Slash Commands
Claude Code registers ~100 slash commands in src/commands.ts. They span 5 categories: core user-facing, platform-restricted, hidden, feature-flag gated, and Anthropic-internal only.
~100 total commands 5 categories 3 command types
i Command types
Each command has a type: local (runs locally, no model call),
local-jsx (renders an interactive React/Ink UI), or
prompt (injects a prompt into the conversation and calls the model).
Skills invoked via
/skill-name are a fourth category handled separately by SkillTool.
Category 1: Core user commands (~45)
Always visible in /help and typeahead. Available in all environments.
| Command | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| /clear reset, new | local | Wipes conversation history. Unlike /compact, no summary is preserved. |
| /compact | local | Clears history but keeps a summary. Accepts custom summarization instructions. |
| /model | local-jsx | Changes the AI model. Shows an interactive selector if no model is specified. |
| /config settings | local-jsx | Opens the interactive configuration panel. |
| /memory | local-jsx | Opens the CLAUDE.md memory file editor. |
| /diff | local-jsx | Visual diff of uncommitted changes and per-turn diffs. |
| /cost | local | Token usage and cost breakdown. Hidden for claude.ai subscribers. |
| /resume continue | local-jsx | Reopens a previous conversation by ID or search term. |
| /vim | local | Toggles Vim keybindings for the input editor. |
| /theme | local-jsx | Opens an interactive theme selector. |
| /doctor | local-jsx | Runs diagnostics on installation, config, API, hooks, and MCP servers. |
| /export | local-jsx | Exports the conversation to a file (markdown, JSON) or clipboard. |
| /mcp | local-jsx | Manages MCP servers: enable/disable individual servers or show all statuses. |
| /context | local-jsx | Visualizes context window usage as a colored grid. |
| /plan | local-jsx | Enters plan mode or views the current session plan. |
| /permissions allowed-tools | local-jsx | Interactive UI for managing tool allow/deny rules. |
| /help | local-jsx | Shows all available commands, shortcuts, and usage information. |
| /init | prompt | Analyzes the codebase and creates a CLAUDE.md file. Also creates skills and hooks with NEW_INIT flag. |
| /review | prompt | Reviews a PR using gh pr diff and gh pr view. Looks for bugs and security issues. |
| /pr-comments | prompt | Fetches and formats comments from a GitHub PR using the gh CLI. |
| /security-review | prompt | Exhaustive security review of changes on the current branch vs origin/HEAD. |
| /branch fork* | local-jsx | Creates a conversation branch at the current point for parallel exploration. |
| /fast | local-jsx | Toggles fast mode (same model, faster output, 6x more expensive). |
| /rename | local-jsx | Renames the current conversation session. |
| /copy | local-jsx | Copies Claude's last response (or Nth-latest) to clipboard. |
| /rewind checkpoint | local | Restores code and conversation state to a previous checkpoint. |
| /hooks | local-jsx | Shows all configured hooks and their trigger events. |
| /skills | local-jsx | Lists all available skills from all sources. |
| /status | local-jsx | Comprehensive status report: version, model, account, API, tool statuses. |
| /tasks bashes | local-jsx | Lists and manages background tasks and running agents. |
| /add-dir | local-jsx | Adds an additional working directory to the session scope. |
| /color | local-jsx | Sets the prompt bar color for the current session. |
| /effort | local-jsx | Controls how much thinking the model applies (low/medium/high/max/auto). |
| /keybindings | local | Opens ~/.claude/keybindings.json for editing. |
| /release-notes | local | Shows release notes for the current version. |
| /stats | local-jsx | Shows usage statistics and activity history. |
| /btw | local-jsx | Ask a quick side question without interrupting the main conversation flow. |
| /exit quit | local-jsx | Exits Claude Code. |
| /agents | local-jsx | Manages custom agent configurations. |
| /plugin plugins, marketplace | local-jsx | Manages plugins from the Claude Code marketplace. |
| /ide | local-jsx | Shows IDE integration status (VS Code, JetBrains) and manages connections. |
| /feedback bug | local-jsx | Submits feedback or bug reports. |
| /insights | prompt | Generates an analytical report of your Claude Code usage sessions. |
| /statusline | prompt | Configures the shell status line via the statusline-setup agent. |
| /stickers | local | Opens a page to order physical Claude Code stickers. |
* /fork alias only active when FORK_SUBAGENT flag is inactive
Category 2: Platform-restricted (~15)
Only available on specific platforms (claude.ai or Anthropic console).
| Command | Platform | Description |
|---|---|---|
| /usage | claude-ai | Shows current plan usage and limits. |
| /upgrade | claude-ai | Upgrade flow for Max plan (disabled for enterprise). |
| /desktop | claude-ai | Hands off the current session to Claude Desktop (macOS/Windows). |
| /mobile | any | Shows QR code to download the Claude mobile app. |
| /chrome | claude-ai | Configures Claude in Chrome browser extension. |
| /login | any | OAuth login flow for Anthropic account. |
| /logout | any | Signs out of the current Anthropic account. |
| /install-github-app | claude-ai, console | Sets up Claude as a GitHub Actions workflow for a repo. |
| /install-slack-app | claude-ai | Installs the Claude app in Slack. |
| /extra-usage | any | Configures overage usage when rate limits are hit. |
| /privacy-settings | any | Privacy settings management (consumer subscribers only). |
| /passes | any | Generates referral passes for free weeks of Claude Code. |
| /session | remote only | Shows URL and QR code for the current remote session. |
| /remote-env | claude-ai | Configures the default remote environment for teleport sessions. |
| /sandbox | sandboxable | Configures sandbox mode for command execution. |
Category 3: Hidden commands (4)
These commands exist but are not shown in /help or typeahead.
/output-style
hidden
Deprecated. Redirects to /config.
/heapdump
hidden
Dumps the JavaScript heap to ~/Desktop. Internal debugging tool.
/rate-limit-options
hidden
Automatically triggered when rate limits are hit. Shows recovery options. claude.ai only.
/thinkback-play
hidden
Plays the thinkback animation. Gated by tengu_thinkback feature flag.
Category 4: Feature-flag gated (~15)
Only appear when specific feature flags are enabled at build time.
| Feature flag | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PROACTIVE / KAIROS | /proactive | Toggle proactive / autonomous mode |
| KAIROS / KAIROS_BRIEF | /brief | Toggle brief output mode |
| KAIROS | /assistant | Assistant mode command |
| BRIDGE_MODE | /bridge | IDE bridge mode |
| VOICE_MODE | /voice | Toggle voice input mode |
| HISTORY_SNIP | /force-snip | Force history snip |
| WORKFLOW_SCRIPTS | /workflows | Manage workflow scripts |
| CCR_REMOTE_SETUP | /web-setup | Setup Claude Code on the web |
| KAIROS_GITHUB_WEBHOOKS | /subscribe-pr | Subscribe to PR webhooks |
| ULTRAPLAN | /ultraplan | Ultra planning mode |
| FORK_SUBAGENT | /fork | Fork sub-agent (replaces /branch alias) |
| BUDDY | /buddy | Buddy companion |
| tengu_thinkback | /think-back | 2025 Year in Review |
| tengu_ultrareview | /ultrareview | Deep bug-finding review (~10-20 min) |
Category 5: Anthropic-internal (~22)
Only enabled when process.env.USER_TYPE === 'ant'.
In external builds, they are stubbed as disabled and hidden.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| /files | List all files currently in context |
| /tag | Toggle a searchable tag on the current session |
| /version | Print the version this session is running |
| /commit | Create git commits with proper attribution |
| /commit-push-pr | Full flow: commit, push, and create PR |
| /issue | Report a model-related issue |
| /share | Upload full session transcript for product bugs |
| /init-verifiers | Create verifier skill(s) for automated verification |
| /bridge-kick | Inject bridge failures for recovery testing |
| /backfill-sessions | Backfill session data |
| /break-cache | Force cache invalidation |
| /bughunter | Bug hunting tool |
| /good-claude | Good Claude reward |
| /ctx_viz | Context visualization (internal) |
| /mock-limits | Mock rate limits for testing |
| /onboarding | Onboarding flow |
| /summary | Session summary |
| /teleport | Teleport to remote environment |
| /reset-limits | Reset rate limits |
| /ant-trace | Anthropic tracing |
| /perf-issue | Performance issue reporting |
| /env | Environment inspection |
Summary
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Core user commands | ~45 |
| Platform-restricted | ~15 |
| Hidden | 4 |
| Feature-flag gated | ~15 |
| Anthropic-internal | ~22 |
| Total | ~100 |
Additionally, the system dynamically loads skill commands from /.claude/skills/,
plugin commands, MCP commands, and workflow commands (if WORKFLOW_SCRIPTS is active).
→ Three commands most users don't know about
/btw lets you ask a side question without affecting the main conversation.
/rewind restores code and conversation state to a previous checkpoint.
/branch forks the conversation so you can explore two approaches from the same point without losing either.