/BUILT-IN-COMMANDS

Built-in Commands

Commands baked into Claude Code that execute fixed logic directly. Type `/` at the prompt to see them all, or type `/` followed by any letters to filter. Unlike [bundled skills](^Prompt-driven workflows like /simplify and /batch that use Claude's tools to orchestrate work. See the bundled skills section), built-in commands run immediately without agentic orchestration.

Not every command is visible to every user. Some depend on your platform, plan, or environment. For example, `/desktop` only appears on macOS and Windows, `/upgrade` is only available on Pro and Max plans, and `/terminal-setup` is hidden when your terminal already supports its keybindings.

In the tables below, `<arg>` means required and `[arg]` means optional.

Session Management

Control your conversation lifecycle, context, and history.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/clear` | Clear conversation history and free up context. Aliases: `/reset`, `/new` | | `/compact [instructions]` | Compress conversation to reclaim context, with optional focus instructions | | `/context` | Visualize current context usage as a coloured grid with optimization suggestions | | `/exit` | Exit the CLI. Alias: `/quit` | | `/fork [name]` | Create a fork of the current conversation at this point | | `/rename [name]` | Rename the current session. Without a name, auto-generates one from history | | `/resume [session]` | Resume a conversation by ID or name, or open the session picker. Alias: `/continue` | | `/rewind` | Rewind conversation and code to a previous point, or summarise from a message. Alias: `/checkpoint` |

Getting Information

View status, costs, diagnostics, and session data.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/btw <question>` | Ask a quick side question without adding to conversation history | | `/copy` | Copy the last response to clipboard. Shows a picker when code blocks are present | | `/cost` | Show token usage statistics for the current session | | `/diff` | Interactive diff viewer for uncommitted changes and per-turn diffs | | `/doctor` | Diagnose and verify your Claude Code installation and settings | | `/export [filename]` | Export conversation as plain text. With a filename, writes directly to file | | `/help` | Show help and available commands | | `/insights` | Generate a report analysing your sessions: project areas, patterns, friction points | | `/release-notes` | View the full changelog, most recent version first | | `/stats` | Visualise daily usage, session history, streaks, and model preferences | | `/status` | Show version, model, account, and connectivity info | | `/usage` | Show plan usage limits and rate limit status |

Configuration

Adjust settings, permissions, themes, and editor modes.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/config` | Open the settings interface for theme, model, output style, and preferences. Alias: `/settings` | | `/fast [on\|off]` | Toggle fast mode on or off | | `/keybindings` | Open or create your keybindings configuration file | | `/model [model]` | Select or change the AI model. Use left/right arrows to adjust effort level | | `/permissions` | View or update tool permissions. Alias: `/allowed-tools` | | `/plan` | Enter plan mode directly from the prompt | | `/sandbox` | Toggle sandbox mode (supported platforms only) | | `/statusline` | Configure the status line display | | `/terminal-setup` | Configure terminal keybindings for Shift+Enter and other shortcuts | | `/theme` | Change the colour theme. Includes light, dark, colourblind, and ANSI variants | | `/vim` | Toggle between Vim and Normal editing modes |

Project Setup

Initialise projects, manage directories, and configure memory.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/add-dir <path>` | Add a new working directory to the current session | | `/init` | Analyse your codebase and generate a starter `CLAUDE.md` | | `/memory` | Edit `CLAUDE.md` files, toggle auto-memory, and view memory entries |

Claude Code Ecosystem

Manage skills, agents, hooks, plugins, and MCP servers.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/agents` | Manage agent configurations | | `/hooks` | Manage hook configurations for tool events | | `/mcp` | Manage MCP server connections and OAuth authentication | | `/plugin` | Manage Claude Code plugins | | `/reload-plugins` | Reload all active plugins to apply changes without restarting | | `/skills` | List available skills |

Integrations

Connect Claude Code to external apps and services.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/chrome` | Configure Claude in Chrome settings | | `/desktop` | Continue the session in the Claude Code Desktop app. macOS and Windows only. Alias: `/app` | | `/ide` | Manage IDE integrations and show status | | `/install-github-app` | Set up Claude GitHub Actions for a repository | | `/install-slack-app` | Install the Claude Slack app via OAuth | | `/mobile` | Show QR code to download the Claude mobile app. Aliases: `/ios`, `/android` | | `/pr-comments [PR]` | Fetch comments from a GitHub pull request. Auto-detects the current branch's PR | | `/remote-control` | Make this session available for remote control from claude.ai. Alias: `/rc` | | `/remote-env` | Configure the default remote environment for teleport sessions | | `/security-review` | Analyse pending changes on the current branch for security vulnerabilities |

Account

Manage authentication, plans, and feedback.

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/extra-usage` | Configure extra usage when rate limits are hit | | `/feedback [report]` | Submit feedback about Claude Code. Alias: `/bug` | | `/login` | Sign in to your Anthropic account | | `/logout` | Sign out from your Anthropic account | | `/passes` | Share a free week of Claude Code with friends (eligible accounts only) | | `/privacy-settings` | View and update privacy settings (Pro and Max plans only) | | `/upgrade` | Open the upgrade page for a higher plan tier |

Background Tasks

| Command | Purpose | |---|---| | `/tasks` | List and manage backgrou