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Claude Code includes a comprehensive set of built-in commands for managing your session, configuration, and workflow.

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Session Management

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/clear

Clear the current conversation and start fresh. 
/clear
This resets the conversation history but preserves your configuration and settings. Cached skills are also reset.

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/resume

Resume a previous conversation. 
# Show interactive session picker
/resume

# Resume specific session by ID
/resume abc123

# Resume by custom title
/resume "My Feature Work"

# Resume from specific PR
/resume --from-pr 123
/resume --from-pr https://github.com/owner/repo/pull/456
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--from-pr
number | string
Resume the session linked to a specific GitHub PR number or URL
Sessions are automatically linked to PRs when created via gh pr create.

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/fork

Create a new conversation branch from the current point. 
/fork
This creates a copy of the conversation up to the current point, allowing you to explore different approaches without affecting the original session.

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/rename

Rename the current session. 
# Auto-generate name from context
/rename

# Set custom name
/rename "Feature: User Authentication"
By default, /rename updates the terminal tab title. Custom titles persist across session resume.

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Configuration

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/config

Open the interactive configuration menu. 
/config
Features:
  • Search settings with real-time filtering (type to search)
  • Toggle boolean settings
  • Edit values inline
  • See current values and defaults
  • Access documentation links

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/model

Change the active AI model. 
/model
Shows available models with:
  • Human-readable labels (e.g., “Sonnet 4.5”)
  • Current selection indicator
  • Upgrade hints for newer versions
  • Pricing information (Anthropic API users only)
  • Support for extended thinking and effort levels
Available Models:
  • Claude Sonnet 4.6 (latest)
  • Claude Opus 4.6
  • Claude Sonnet 4.5
  • Claude Haiku 4
Model availability depends on your plan and API provider (Anthropic, Bedrock, Vertex, or Foundry).

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/theme

Change the terminal color theme. 
/theme
Choose from available themes:
  • Light themes
  • Dark themes
  • High contrast themes

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/keybindings

Configure custom keyboard shortcuts. 
/keybindings
Create custom keybindings with:
  • Context-specific actions
  • Chord sequences (e.g., Ctrl+K Ctrl+S)
  • Per-context configuration
  • Standard and custom actions
Learn more at Keybindings Documentation.

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Context & Memory

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/memory

Manage auto-memory for the current session. 
/memory
Claude automatically saves useful context to memory. Use this command to:
  • View saved memories
  • Edit or remove entries
  • Search memory contents
  • Configure memory scope (user/project/local)
Auto-memory is shared across git worktrees of the same repository.

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/compact

Manually trigger conversation compaction. 
/compact
Compaction reduces token usage by summarizing earlier parts of the conversation while preserving important context. When compaction happens:
  • Automatically at ~65% context usage (configurable)
  • Manually via /compact
  • Before blocking at ~98% context

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/context

Display current context window usage. 
/context
Shows:
  • Total tokens used
  • Percentage of context window
  • Tokens remaining
  • Breakdown by category (messages, tools, skills)
  • Warning when approaching limit

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Development Tools

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/commit

Create a git commit with AI-generated message. 
/commit
Process:
  1. Analyzes git status and git diff
  2. Reviews recent commit messages for style
  3. Drafts appropriate commit message
  4. Stages relevant files
  5. Creates commit
Does not commit files that likely contain secrets (.env, credentials.json, etc.).

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/sandbox

Configure bash command sandboxing. 
/sandbox
Manage bash sandbox settings:
  • Enable/disable sandboxing
  • Configure network restrictions
  • Set excluded commands
  • View dependency status
Sandbox features:
  • Network isolation
  • Filesystem restrictions
  • Process isolation
  • Unix socket controls
Learn more at Sandbox Documentation.

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/mcp

Manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. 
# List all MCP servers
/mcp list

# Get server details
/mcp get <server-name>

# Add new server
/mcp add <server-name>

# Enable/disable server
/mcp enable <server-name>
/mcp disable <server-name>

# Reconnect server
/mcp reconnect <server-name>
Claude Code supports stdio, HTTP, and SSE transport types for MCP servers.

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Plugins

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/plugin

Manage Claude Code plugins. 
# Browse marketplace
/plugin browse

# Install plugin
/plugin install <name>

# Enable/disable plugin
/plugin enable <name>
/plugin disable <name>

# List installed plugins
/plugin list

# Remove plugin
/plugin remove <name>

# Validate plugin
/plugin validate <path>
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--scope
user | project
Install plugin at user or project level. Auto-detected if not specified.

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/skills

View and manage available skills. 
/skills
Shows:
  • Built-in skills
  • Plugin-provided skills
  • Custom skills from .claude/skills/
  • Skill descriptions and permissions

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Tasks & Agents

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/tasks

View and manage background tasks. 
/tasks
Features:
  • View running tasks
  • See task progress
  • View task results
  • Kill tasks (Ctrl+F)
Use Ctrl+B to send long-running operations to background. Use Ctrl+F to kill all background agents.

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/agents

List all configured agents. 
# CLI command (outside session)
claude agents

# Within session
/agents
Shows agents from:
  • Built-in agents
  • Plugin agents
  • Custom agents in .claude/agents/

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Utilities

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/help

Show help and available commands. 
/help
Displays:
  • Available slash commands
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Quick tips
  • Documentation links

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/copy

Copy assistant response to clipboard. 
/copy
Behavior:
  • Shows code block picker when multiple blocks present
  • Can copy individual code blocks
  • Can copy full response
  • “Always copy full response” option available

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/usage

Display current plan usage statistics. 
/usage
Shows (if applicable):
  • Token usage for current billing period
  • Percentage used
  • Reset date
  • Overage information
Available for Anthropic API users. Bedrock/Vertex users see different metrics.

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/extra-usage

Manage extra usage for extended sessions. 
/extra-usage
Enable extended context and faster models for intensive tasks.

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/stats

View session statistics. 
/stats
Date range filtering:
  • Press r to cycle: Last 7 days → Last 30 days → All time
Shows:
  • Session count by date
  • Token usage over time
  • Most used commands
  • Tool usage statistics

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/doctor

Diagnostic information for troubleshooting. 
claude doctor
Provides:
  • Version information
  • Installation method
  • Auto-update channel
  • Available updates
  • Environment details
  • Configuration status

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/debug

Get Claude’s help troubleshooting the current session. 
/debug
Claude analyzes the current session for:
  • Common issues
  • Configuration problems
  • Error patterns
  • Suggested fixes

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/feedback

Submit feedback or report issues. 
/feedback
Opens interactive form for:
  • Bug reports
  • Feature requests
  • General feedback
  • Documentation issues
Generates GitHub issue URL with context.

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Authentication

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/login

Authenticate with Anthropic. 
claude auth login

# Or within session
/login
Supports:
  • OAuth authentication
  • API key authentication
  • Enterprise SSO
  • Manual URL paste fallback

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/logout

Sign out of current account. 
claude auth logout

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/auth status

Check authentication status. 
claude auth status
Shows:
  • Current account
  • Email address
  • Organization
  • Authentication method
  • Token expiration

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Advanced Commands

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/fast

Toggle fast mode for quicker responses. 
/fast
Fast mode:
  • Reduces thinking time
  • Faster response generation
  • Available for Opus 4.6 and Sonnet models
  • Requires extra-usage for some plans
Learn more at Fast Mode Documentation.

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/simplify

Simplify code or explanations. 
/simplify <topic>

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/batch

Batch process multiple items. 
/batch <items>

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/cost

Estimate API cost for current session. 
/cost
Shows approximate cost based on:
  • Input tokens
  • Output tokens
  • Model pricing
  • Cache usage
Cost estimates are approximate. Actual billing may vary based on prompt caching and other factors.

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Worktree Commands

When using git worktree isolation: 
# Start in isolated worktree
claude --worktree
claude -w
Worktree features:
  • Isolated workspace
  • Automatic cleanup
  • Branch-specific context
  • Shared project config
Worktree hooks:
  • WorktreeCreate - Runs when worktree is created
  • WorktreeRemove - Runs when worktree is removed

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Command Execution Notes

Commands are queued and executed in order. Some commands like /model execute immediately without queuing.
Press ESC to cancel the current command. Press Ctrl+C twice within 3 seconds to kill all background agents.
Use Up/Down arrows to navigate command history. History is preserved across sessions.
Use Shift+Enter for multi-line input. Configure with chat:newline keybinding.

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Next Steps

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