Configuration & Usage
Native Commands
The commands that ship in the box: built-in and bundled skills. Prefixes, shortcuts, and background processes.
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Claude Code uses special prefixes to differentiate input types and ships with dozens of native commands — the ones available without installing anything. Mastering commands and shortcuts will drastically speed up your workflow.
Special prefixes
| Prefix | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
/ | Slash commands (Claude Code actions) | /help, /config, /model |
! | Execute bash command directly | !git status, !npm test |
@ | Mention file as context | @src/app.ts explain this file |
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