ADD Framework Plugin for Claude Cowork

The first human cognitive framework integrated into an LLM — now as a Claude Cowork plugin.

This plugin brings the Assess-Decide-Do (ADD) framework to Claude Cowork, enabling Claude to detect your cognitive realm and respond appropriately.

Installation

Option 1: Upload Plugin (Recommended)

1. Download this repository (Code → Download ZIP) or git clone
2. Open Claude Desktop → Cowork tab
3. Click Plugins in the left sidebar
4. Click Upload plugin
5. Select the downloaded plugin folder

Option 2: Clone & Upload

git clone https://github.com/dragosroua/add-framework-cowork-plugin.git

Then upload the folder via Cowork → Plugins → Upload plugin

Commands

Command	Description
/add-framework:assess	Enter ASSESS mode — explore and capture
/add-framework:decide	Enter DECIDE mode — prioritize and commit
/add-framework:do	Enter DO mode — pure execution
/add-framework:status	Check current realm and flow status
/add-framework:balance	Diagnose realm imbalances
/add-framework:add-help	Framework overview and help

Skills

The plugin includes universal ADD skills that Claude uses automatically:

Skill	Purpose
add-core	Core framework awareness
add-assess	Assess realm support
add-decide	Decide realm support
add-do	Do realm support
add-imbalance	Stuck pattern detection
add-realm-detection	Realm detection patterns

Skills are pulled from add-framework-skills — the single source of truth for ADD methodology.

Usage Examples

Feeling Overwhelmed?

/add-framework:assess
> "I have so many things going on..."

Claude helps you capture and organize without pressure.

Need to Prioritize?

/add-framework:decide
> "I know my options. Now I need to choose."

Claude helps you make clear, confident decisions.

Ready to Execute?

/add-framework:do
> "I've committed. Help me get it done."

Claude provides focused execution support.

Stuck in a Pattern?

/add-framework:balance

Claude diagnoses your realm balance and suggests rebalancing.

Architecture

add-framework-cowork-plugin/
├── .claude-plugin/
│   └── plugin.json           # Plugin manifest
├── commands/                  # Cowork-specific commands
│   ├── assess.md
│   ├── decide.md
│   ├── do.md
│   ├── status.md
│   ├── balance.md
│   └── add-help.md
└── skills/                    # Universal ADD skills (from add-framework-skills)
    ├── add-core/
    ├── add-assess/
    ├── add-decide/
    ├── add-do/
    ├── add-imbalance/
    └── add-realm-detection/

Updating Skills

Skills are managed via git subtree from add-framework-skills:

# Update to latest skills
git subtree pull --prefix=skills \
  https://github.com/dragosroua/add-framework-skills.git main --squash

Related Projects

• add-framework-skills — Universal ADD skills (source of truth)
• claude-assess-decide-do-mega-prompt — Full Claude Code integration
• addTaskManager — iOS/macOS app implementing ADD
• Assess - Decide - Do hubpage on dragosroua.com — all related framework posts from 2009 to 2026

License

MIT License

Author

Created by Dragos Roua

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