Claude 50+ Shortcuts & Hacks

Complete reference of Claude slash commands for privacy, research, coding, creative writing, and structured analysis.

20 commands  •  Last updated: October 14, 2026

#001Claude Shortcuts
/ghost
Privacy-focused prompt cue
Use a privacy-focused workflow for sensitive work. Note: this is a prompt convention, not a universal built-in command.
Type /ghost + your request
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#002Claude Shortcuts
/council
COUNCIL MODE
Ask for multiple independent perspectives, then compare the viewpoints before choosing a direction.
Type /council + your request
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#003Claude Shortcuts
/research
RESEARCH MODE
Use web research when available and synthesize current information with clear source context.
Type /research + your request
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#004Claude Shortcuts
/focus
FOCUS MODE
Keep the task centered on the most relevant context and avoid unnecessary digressions.
Type /focus + your request
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#005Claude Shortcuts
/brief
BRIEF MODE
Give a shorter, punchier answer with only the information needed to complete the request.
Type /brief + your request
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#006Claude Shortcuts
/code
CODE MODE
Prioritize implementation-ready code, correctness, and concise technical explanation.
Type /code + your request
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#007Claude Shortcuts
/creative
CREATIVE MODE
Explore more imaginative ideas, variations, storytelling, and creative directions.
Type /creative + your request
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#008Claude Shortcuts
/deep
DEEP ANALYSIS MODE
Spend more effort comparing assumptions, trade-offs, edge cases, and complex reasoning.
Type /deep + your request
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#009Claude Shortcuts
/nocite
NO CITATIONS MODE
When citations are not needed, keep the response focused on the requested content without citation formatting.
Type /nocite + your request
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#010Claude Shortcuts
/format:json
SPECIFY OUTPUT FORMAT
Return the answer as valid JSON. Other useful variants include /format:markdown and /format:csv.
Type /format:json + your request
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#011Claude Shortcuts
/length:short
SET RESPONSE LENGTH
Ask for a short response. You can adapt the same pattern with /length:medium or /length:long.
Type /length:short + your request
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#012Claude Shortcuts
/audience:tech
TARGET AUDIENCE SETTING
Set the audience level, such as technical, executive, or beginner, so the explanation matches the reader.
Type /audience:tech + your request
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#013Claude Shortcuts
/cache
REUSE PREVIOUS CONTEXT
Reuse relevant information already available in the conversation instead of asking for the same details again.
Type /cache + your request
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#014Claude Shortcuts
/batch:10
BATCH MODE
Process multiple items together in one structured response. Replace 10 with the number of items you need.
Type /batch:10 + your request
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#015Claude Shortcuts
/summary
AUTO-SUMMARY MODE
Summarize the main response into a compact recap, especially useful for long outputs.
Type /summary + your request
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#016Claude Shortcuts
/template
USE TEMPLATE MODE
Fill a reusable response structure such as JSON, markdown, a report, or another template you provide.
Type /template + your request
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#017Claude Shortcuts
/noexplain
SKIP EXTRA EXPLANATIONS
Return the requested output with minimal explanation when you already understand the reasoning.
Type /noexplain + your request
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#018Claude Shortcuts
/stream
STREAMING MODE
Prefer an immediate streaming-style response when the interface supports it.
Type /stream + your request
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#019Claude Shortcuts
/compare:A,B,C
STRUCTURED COMPARISON
Compare A, B, and C using the same criteria and present the differences in a clear structure.
Type /compare:A,B,C + your request
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#020Claude Shortcuts
/list:bullets
OPTIMIZE LIST OUTPUT
Return information as bullet points. You can also request numbered or prose lists.
Type /list:bullets + your request
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