Does it support breaking down large tasks?

Yes, the focus state includes a subtasks list, allowing you to break larger objectives into smaller, more manageable steps for better sustained attention.

How does the Focus skill help with ADHD?

It provides external executive function support by documenting your current task and alerting you when you deviate into unrelated tangents, helping you stay on track.

Can I track how long I've been working on a task?

Yes, the skill records your start time and calculates elapsed time compared to your initial estimate whenever you check your status.

What happens if I get distracted or change topics?

The skill includes tangent detection; it will politely note the deviation and suggest using a separate 'tangent' skill to capture the thought for later while redirecting you back to your main goal.

Focus Management & ADHD Support

Name: Focus Management & ADHD Support
Author: maciejjankowski

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages active tasks and provides executive function support to help users stay on track and minimize distractions.

The Focus skill provides a structured framework for maintaining concentration during complex development tasks by tracking the user's current objective in a persistent state file. Designed with executive function support in mind, it allows users to set specific goals with time estimates, calculates elapsed time to maintain awareness, and detects when the conversation drifts into unrelated tangents. By offering gentle redirections and suggesting concrete next steps, it serves as a productivity partner that helps mitigate task-switching and keeps developers aligned with their primary mission.

Key Features

01Intelligent tangent detection and redirection

02Automated concrete first-step suggestions

03Persistent task state tracking via local JSON

04Support for subtask breakdown and management

05Time elapsed calculation against task estimates

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Use Cases

01Preventing context switching and scope creep during development

02Managing ADHD-related focus challenges during long coding sessions

03Tracking time spent and progress on specific technical objectives

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add maciejjankowski/dtc-compass focus

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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