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i-have-adhd vs Directus
i-have-adhd has 48,794 GitHub stars, 2,838 forks, 73 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Directus has 37,911 stars, 4,951 forks, 402 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. i-have-adhd leads on adoption by 29% (48,794 vs 37,911 stars). i-have-adhd is written in Python under MIT; Directus is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence. i-have-adhd has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, Directus 13%. i-have-adhd was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| i-have-adhd | Directus | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 49K | ★ 38K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Python | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-18 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.8K | ⑂ 5.0K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick i-have-adhd if
- You weight community size — 49K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Python
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Directus if
- You want the Directus feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Directus fits your workflow better
About i-have-adhd
i have adhd is a skill for coding agents, distributed as a Claude Code plugin, that stops the assistant from burying the answer inside preamble, recap, and closers.
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About Directus
Directus is an open source data platform that wraps any SQL database with a REST and GraphQL API layer and a visual management interface. It lives in the developer tools and frameworks ecosystem, specifically targeting teams needing a flexible backend for content management, admin panels, or custom applications without writing boilerplate code.
read the full Directus overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is i-have-adhd or Directus more popular?
i-have-adhd has 48,794 GitHub stars and Directus has 37,911. i-have-adhd has the larger community by that measure.
Are i-have-adhd and Directus free?
Both are open source. i-have-adhd is licensed under MIT, and Directus has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between i-have-adhd and Directus?
i-have-adhd is written in Python and Directus in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, i-have-adhd or Directus?
Choose i-have-adhd if you want the larger community (48,794 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Directus if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.