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| '''Sub-Agents''' || Automatic OR explicit || Separate context window per agent || You need specialized AI for specific task types with focused tools/prompts | | '''Sub-Agents''' || Automatic OR explicit || Separate context window per agent || You need specialized AI for specific task types with focused tools/prompts | ||
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| '''Slash Commands''' || '''Explicit''' (`/command`) || Adds to current conversation || You repeat the same prompt frequently and want quick access | | '''Slash Commands''' || '''Explicit''' (`/command`) || Adds to current conversation || You repeat the same prompt frequently and want quick access | ||
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| '''Skills''' || '''Automatic''' (Claude decides) || Progressive disclosure (loads files as needed) || Complex multi-file capability that Claude should discover automatically | | '''Skills''' || '''Automatic''' (Claude decides) || Progressive disclosure (loads files as needed) || Complex multi-file capability that Claude should discover automatically | ||
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| '''CLAUDE.md''' || Automatic (loaded at startup) || Always in context || Persistent memory, preferences, conventions across sessions | | '''CLAUDE.md''' || Automatic (loaded at startup) || Always in context || Persistent memory, preferences, conventions across sessions | ||
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| '''Output Styles''' || Manual (`/output-style`) || Replaces system prompt || Change Claude's overall personality/behavior for entire session | | '''Output Styles''' || Manual (`/output-style`) || Replaces system prompt || Change Claude's overall personality/behavior for entire session | ||
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Revision as of 09:11, 21 October 2025
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Keyboard / UI
shift-tab # normal- / auto-accept- / planning-Mode ctrl-R # detailed output esc-esc # jump to previous message ctrl-esc # quick launch from ide (not working!)
/commands (built-in)
/clear # Clear conversation history /ide /cost # Show costs of current session /agents # Manage agents @filename.txt # @file mention # always write unit tests # Add to memory !ls # Run bash commands /init # initialize CLAUDE.md /output-style # Default, Explanatory, Learning
/commands (custom)
/command1 [argument] # .claude/commands/command1.md (project command)
/command2 [argument] # ~/.claude/commands/command2.md (user command)
# commands in subfolders
/frontend:test # .claude/commands/frontend/test.md
# arguments
/fix-issue 123 # $ARGUMENTS <- 123
/commands (mcp)
/mcp # list mcp servers /mcp__github__list_prs
Memory file (CLAUDE.md)
IMPORTANT # emphasis @README.md # link to files
thinking
think think more, think a lot, think harder, think longer ultrathink
CLI
claude --dangerously-skip-permissions claude [options] [command] [prompt] claude -p # print response and exit claude -p "Whats my age again?"
Mechanisms
| Feature | Invocation | Context | Use When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Agents | Automatic OR explicit | Separate context window per agent | You need specialized AI for specific task types with focused tools/prompts |
| Slash Commands | Explicit (`/command`) | Adds to current conversation | You repeat the same prompt frequently and want quick access |
| Skills | Automatic (Claude decides) | Progressive disclosure (loads files as needed) | Complex multi-file capability that Claude should discover automatically |
| CLAUDE.md | Automatic (loaded at startup) | Always in context | Persistent memory, preferences, conventions across sessions |
| Output Styles | Manual (`/output-style`) | Replaces system prompt | Change Claude's overall personality/behavior for entire session |