What is a Claude Code slash command?

A slash command is a custom, file-based prompt that you can trigger in the Claude Code interface to perform specific, repetitive tasks using the '/' prefix.

How do arguments work in custom slash commands?

You can use $ARGUMENTS to capture the entire input string or positional variables like $1, $2, and $3 to map specific words to different parts of your prompt.

Where should I save my custom Claude commands?

Store them in .claude/commands/ for project-specific use or in ~/.claude/commands/ for personal commands that work across all your local projects.

Can I execute terminal commands within a slash command?

Yes, by using the '!' prefix in your command file, you can run bash commands (like git status or npm test) to provide Claude with live context before it processes your prompt.

What is the difference between a Skill and a Slash Command?

Slash commands are explicit, single-file prompts you call manually. Skills are more complex, multi-file capabilities that Claude can discover and use automatically based on the conversation context.

Claude Command Creator

Name: Claude Command Creator
Author: jpoutrin

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Developer Tools

Generates custom Claude Code slash commands with automated YAML frontmatter, argument handling, and tool configurations.

About

The Create Command skill provides a structured framework for extending Claude Code's functionality through custom slash commands. It automates the creation of markdown-based command files, ensuring proper YAML frontmatter configuration for descriptions, argument hints, and tool permissions. Whether defining project-specific shortcuts in .claude/commands/ or personal utilities in ~/.claude/commands/, this skill handles complex patterns like positional arguments, bash command execution via the '!' prefix, and file referencing, enabling developers to build sophisticated, repeatable AI workflows tailored to their specific development needs.

Key Features

Support for positional ($1, $2) and global ($ARGUMENTS) argument placeholders
Advanced file referencing capabilities using the @ prefix
Multi-tier storage support for project-specific or global personal commands
2 GitHub stars
Automated YAML frontmatter generation for command metadata and discovery
Pre-flight bash command execution for real-time context injection

Use Cases

Creating personal shortcuts for repetitive documentation or testing tasks across multiple repositories
Standardizing team-wide git commit and code review processes via project commands
Automating complex environment deployments involving Docker and Kubernetes directly from Claude

About

Key Features

Support for positional ($1, $2) and global ($ARGUMENTS) argument placeholders
Advanced file referencing capabilities using the @ prefix
Multi-tier storage support for project-specific or global personal commands
2 GitHub stars
Automated YAML frontmatter generation for command metadata and discovery
Pre-flight bash command execution for real-time context injection

Use Cases

Creating personal shortcuts for repetitive documentation or testing tasks across multiple repositories
Standardizing team-wide git commit and code review processes via project commands
Automating complex environment deployments involving Docker and Kubernetes directly from Claude