Use these inside Claude Code. Type / to check your installed version’s menu. Availability varies by version, account, and environment. This is a practical quick reference; the linked official reference includes additional commands and arguments.
| Command | Use it for |
|---|---|
/help | Command help |
/init | Project instructions |
/memory | Saved guidance |
/plan | Planning |
/model | Model selection |
/effort | Reasoning depth |
/context | Context inspection |
/compact | Context summary |
/clear | Fresh conversation |
/resume | Earlier sessions |
/branch | Conversation branch |
/fork | Background copy |
/btw | Side question |
/diff | Changed files |
/code-review | Correctness review |
/rewind | Checkpoint recovery |
/permissions | Access rules |
/mcp | Tool connections |
/plugin | Plugin management |
/reload-skills | Refresh skills |
/hooks | Hook configuration |
/doctor | Setup diagnosis |
/debug | Runtime diagnosis |
/goal | Persistent objective |
/loop | Repeated work |
/usage | Usage inspection |
/copy | Response clipboard |
/export | Transcript export |
/rename | Session name |
/exit | Leave terminal |
Official Claude Code command reference
Christopher’s custom command files
These six local command files were found on this machine. They require their own installation; they are not universal Claude commands. A custom name can overlap a newer built-in name.
/design/execute-lead-magnets/landing-page/lead-magnet/qr-remote/web-interface-guidelines
Try a focused session
/plan Add a search field to my resource library. Show the affected files and a verification plan first.Review the plan, then ask Claude to implement it. Use the diff and your browser to verify the result.