Walkthrough

Slash Commands

The built-ins worth memorizing: /init, /clear, /resume, /memory, /compact.

Slash commands are first-class shortcuts in Claude Code. Each one fires a specific behavior — write a memory file, clear context, summarize the session. Knowing them is the difference between fighting the chat and steering it.

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Try /init
Generates or updates CLAUDE.md by reading your repo. Use it once per project, then prune the output.
```
/init
```
VerifyA CLAUDE.md is written or updated at the project root.
Use /clear when context drifts
/clear wipes the conversation but keeps your project memory. Run it when you switch tasks — fresh context produces sharper plans.
```
/clear
```
VerifyThe chat starts a new session; CLAUDE.md is still loaded.
Resume a long session with /resume
If you closed Claude Code and want to pick up where you left off, /resume loads the previous session.
```
/resume
```
VerifyThe agent restates the goal of the prior session before you continue.
Compact when you must keep going
/compact summarizes the conversation so far so context doesn't blow up. Less destructive than /clear when you need continuity.
```
/compact
```
VerifyThe session continues with a much smaller context window than before.

Check your understanding

Q1. What's the difference between /clear and /compact?

· Tick off the 4 step(s) above.

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Slash Commands

Try /init

Use /clear when context drifts

Resume a long session with /resume

Compact when you must keep going