Commands Overview - Claude Code

Slash commands are user-facing actions invoked with a / prefix in the Claude Code REPL. For example, typing /review triggers an AI-powered code review and /cost displays your current token usage. Commands live in src/commands/ and are registered in src/commands.ts.

Command types

There are three command types, each with different behavior:

Type	Description	Examples
`PromptCommand`	Sends a formatted prompt to the LLM with injected tools	`/review`, `/commit`
`LocalCommand`	Runs in-process, returns plain text	`/cost`, `/version`
`LocalJSXCommand`	Runs in-process, returns React JSX	`/install`, `/doctor`

Command definition pattern

All commands follow this TypeScript shape:

const command = {
  type: 'prompt',
  name: 'my-command',
  description: 'What this command does',
  progressMessage: 'working...',
  allowedTools: ['Bash(git *)', 'FileRead(*)'],
  source: 'builtin',
  async getPromptForCommand(args, context) {
    return [{ type: 'text', text: '...' }]
  },
} satisfies Command

type — one of 'prompt', 'local', or 'local-jsx'
allowedTools — restricts which agent tools the LLM can call when handling this command
getPromptForCommand — constructs the prompt sent to the model (only for PromptCommand)

Command categories

Git & Code Quality

Commands for git workflows, code review, and code quality analysis.

Session & Context

Commands for managing conversation sessions, context, and memory.

Configuration

Commands for settings, permissions, themes, keybindings, and IDE integration.

Diagnostics & Setup

Commands for environment diagnostics, installation, remote setup, and status monitoring.

All categories at a glance

Category	Commands
Git & version control	`/commit`, `/commit-push-pr`, `/branch`, `/diff`, `/pr_comments`, `/rewind`
Code quality	`/review`, `/security-review`, `/advisor`, `/bughunter`
Session management	`/compact`, `/context`, `/resume`, `/session`, `/share`, `/export`, `/summary`, `/clear`
Memory & knowledge	`/memory`, `/add-dir`, `/files`
Tasks & agents	`/tasks`, `/agents`, `/ultraplan`, `/plan`
Settings	`/config`, `/permissions`, `/model`, `/effort`, `/privacy-settings`
Appearance	`/theme`, `/output-style`, `/color`, `/fast`, `/brief`
Input & editing	`/vim`, `/keybindings`
MCP & plugins	`/mcp`, `/plugin`, `/reload-plugins`, `/skills`
Authentication	`/login`, `/logout`, `/oauth-refresh`
IDE & desktop	`/bridge`, `/bridge-kick`, `/ide`, `/desktop`, `/mobile`, `/teleport`
Diagnostics & status	`/doctor`, `/status`, `/stats`, `/cost`, `/version`, `/usage`, `/rate-limit-options`
Installation & setup	`/install`, `/upgrade`, `/init`, `/onboarding`, `/terminalSetup`
Remote & environment	`/remote-env`, `/remote-setup`, `/env`, `/sandbox-toggle`
Misc	`/help`, `/exit`, `/feedback`, `/voice`, `/copy`, `/release-notes`, `/rename`, `/tag`

Tools

Commands

​Command types

​Command definition pattern

​Command categories