Claude Code Command Development FAQs

Question 1

How do I pass arguments to a custom slash command?

Accepted Answer

You can use '$ARGUMENTS' to capture the entire input string or positional variables like '$1', '$2', and '$3' to reference specific arguments provided by the user.

Question 2

Where should I store my custom Claude Code commands?

Accepted Answer

Project-specific commands should be stored in '.claude/commands/', while global personal commands that work across all projects belong in '~/.claude/commands/'.

Question 3

Can Claude Code commands execute shell scripts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use the syntax '!`command`' within a command file to execute bash commands and provide the output as context for Claude.

Question 4

What is the purpose of YAML frontmatter in commands?

Accepted Answer

Frontmatter allows you to configure command metadata like descriptions for autocomplete, restricted tool access (allowed-tools), and specific model selection (e.g., haiku vs sonnet).

Question 5

How do I reference specific files within a command prompt?

Accepted Answer

You can use the '@' symbol followed by a file path (e.g., '@src/main.ts') to automatically include that file's content in the context when the command runs.

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