Where are custom Claude Code commands stored?

Commands are stored as Markdown files within the .claude/commands/ directory of your project.

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

Slash Commands are manually invoked by the user using a forward slash, whereas Skills are automatically activated based on the conversation context.

How do I access arguments passed to a slash command?

You can access parameters using positional variables like $1 and $2 for specific inputs, or $ARGUMENTS to capture the entire input string.

Can I execute shell commands from within a custom slash command?

Yes, you can use the '!' prefix in the command body to execute bash scripts or CLI tools directly through Claude Code.

What is required in the command's YAML frontmatter?

At minimum, a command requires a 'name' (matching the filename in kebab-case) and a brief 'description' of its action.

Write Command

Name: Write Command
Author: wayne930242

bywayne930242

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Productivity & Workflow

Streamlines the creation of custom Claude Code slash commands with standardized YAML frontmatter and argument handling.

About

The write-command skill provides a structured framework for developing and refining custom slash commands within the Claude Code environment. By enforcing best practices for metadata configuration, positional arguments, and imperative instruction sets, it enables developers to transform repetitive manual tasks into reusable, on-demand workflows. This skill is essential for anyone looking to extend Claude Code's capabilities through precise, manually-triggered actions like project scaffolding, automated testing, or custom deployment triggers.

Key Features

Standardized YAML frontmatter generation for metadata and argument definitions
Support for positional parameters ($1, $2) and full argument string handling
Template-driven command creation for consistent documentation and formatting
Integration guidelines for bash execution and file referencing within commands
Automated validation checklist to ensure command compatibility and performance
7 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating custom project scaffolding commands to generate boilerplate code on demand
Building domain-specific code review or linting triggers tailored to internal standards
Automating complex multi-step CLI workflows into a single, manually invoked slash command

About

Key Features

Standardized YAML frontmatter generation for metadata and argument definitions
Support for positional parameters ($1, $2) and full argument string handling
Template-driven command creation for consistent documentation and formatting
Integration guidelines for bash execution and file referencing within commands
Automated validation checklist to ensure command compatibility and performance
7 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating custom project scaffolding commands to generate boilerplate code on demand
Building domain-specific code review or linting triggers tailored to internal standards
Automating complex multi-step CLI workflows into a single, manually invoked slash command