ChatGPT 500+ Shortcuts & Hacks

Complete reference of ChatGPT slash commands for General & Thinking, Reasoning, Explanations & Decisions.

50 commands  •  Last updated: October 14, 2026

#001General & Thinking
/explain
Explain the topic in simple language. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /explain + your request
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#002General & Thinking
/eli5
Explain it like I'm five. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /eli5 + your request
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#003General & Thinking
/deepdive
Give a deep explanation of the topic. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /deepdive + your request
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#004General & Thinking
/quickbrief
Give a quick summary. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /quickbrief + your request
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#005General & Thinking
/keypoints
Extract the most important points. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /keypoints + your request
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#006General & Thinking
/breakdown
Break a complex topic into parts. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /breakdown + your request
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#007General & Thinking
/stepbystep
Explain step by step. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /stepbystep + your request
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#008General & Thinking
/analogy
Explain using an easy analogy. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /analogy + your request
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#009General & Thinking
/example
Explain with practical examples. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /example + your request
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#010General & Thinking
/counterexample
Show useful counterexamples. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /counterexample + your request
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#011General & Thinking
/proscons
List advantages and disadvantages. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /proscons + your request
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#012General & Thinking
/compare
Compare two or more options. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /compare + your request
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#013General & Thinking
/difference
Explain the difference between items. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /difference + your request
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#014General & Thinking
/similarities
Find similarities between items. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /similarities + your request
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#015General & Thinking
/why
Explain why something happens. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /why + your request
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#016General & Thinking
/how
Explain how something works. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /how + your request
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#017General & Thinking
/whatif
Explore a hypothetical situation. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /whatif + your request
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#018General & Thinking
/assumptions
Identify hidden assumptions. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /assumptions + your request
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#019General & Thinking
/factcheck
Check claims for accuracy. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /factcheck + your request
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#020General & Thinking
/critique
Critically evaluate the content. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /critique + your request
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#021General & Thinking
/challenge
Challenge the idea with objections. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /challenge + your request
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#022General & Thinking
/devilsadvocate
Argue against the idea. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /devilsadvocate + your request
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#023General & Thinking
/logiccheck
Check the reasoning for errors. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /logiccheck + your request
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#024General & Thinking
/reasoning
Give a structured reasoning approach. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /reasoning + your request
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#025General & Thinking
/simplify
Make the explanation easier. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /simplify + your request
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#026General & Thinking
/advanced
Give an advanced explanation. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /advanced + your request
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#027General & Thinking
/beginner
Explain for a complete beginner. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /beginner + your request
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#028General & Thinking
/expert
Answer at expert level. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /expert + your request
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#029General & Thinking
/context
Add important background context. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /context + your request
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#030General & Thinking
/clarify
Make unclear information clearer. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /clarify + your request
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#031General & Thinking
/refine
Improve the existing answer. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /refine + your request
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#032General & Thinking
/expand
Expand the answer with more detail. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /expand + your request
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#033General & Thinking
/shorten
Make the answer shorter. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /shorten + your request
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#034General & Thinking
/tldr
Give a very short summary. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /tldr + your request
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#035General & Thinking
/outline
Create a structured outline. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /outline + your request
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#036General & Thinking
/checklist
Convert information into a checklist. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /checklist + your request
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#037General & Thinking
/matrix
Organize options into a decision matrix. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /matrix + your request
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#038General & Thinking
/rank
Rank the options. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /rank + your request
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#039General & Thinking
/score
Score the options using criteria. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /score + your request
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#040General & Thinking
/recommend
Recommend the best option. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /recommend + your request
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#041General & Thinking
/bestchoice
Select the strongest choice. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /bestchoice + your request
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#042General & Thinking
/decision
Help make a decision. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /decision + your request
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#043General & Thinking
/risks
Identify potential risks. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /risks + your request
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#044General & Thinking
/opportunities
Find opportunities. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /opportunities + your request
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#045General & Thinking
/blindspots
Identify overlooked issues. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /blindspots + your request
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#046General & Thinking
/redflags
Find warning signs. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /redflags + your request
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#047General & Thinking
/greenflags
Find positive indicators. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /greenflags + your request
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#048General & Thinking
/summary
Summarize the content. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /summary + your request
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#049General & Thinking
/actionitems
Extract actionable tasks. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /actionitems + your request
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#050General & Thinking
/nextsteps
Suggest the next steps. Apply it to the provided request or image while keeping the result clear, natural, and consistent with the original intent.
Type /nextsteps + your request
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