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Slash commands are the keyboard shortcuts of Claude Code. The built-ins handle plumbing; the custom ones are where teams encode their workflows.
Slash commands are special inputs starting with / that trigger meta-actions instead of going to the model. They control session state (`/clear`, `/compact`), surface help (`/help`), and let teams define custom workflows that anyone can run by name.
| Command | What it does | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| /clear | Resets session context | Starting unrelated work |
| /compact | Summarizes the session, replaces context with summary | Long session, context filling up |
| /init | Creates a starter CLAUDE.md | First time in a project |
| /help | Lists available commands | Forgot a name |
| /status | Shows current session state | Sanity check |
Custom commands let your team encode 'the way we do X' as a runnable name. They live in your project (typically under a `.claude/` folder) and become available as `/name`. Anyone with the repo gets the workflow for free.
The big idea: slash commands turn 'how we work' into a one-keystroke entry point. Master /compact, then build the few customs your team actually runs.
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What is the core idea behind "Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom"?
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A learner studying Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom would need to understand which concept?
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Which statement is accurate regarding Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom?
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What is the key insight about "/compact is the daily move" in the context of Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom?
What is the key insight about "Don't make commands you don't use" in the context of Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom?
What is the key insight about "From the community" in the context of Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom?
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom?
What does working with Slash Commands: Built-Ins And Custom typically involve?
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