Slash Commands

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Slash commands are shortcuts for common actions within your coding agent. Type / followed by a command name to run operations like compacting conversation history, initializing project documentation, or reviewing code changes.

Using Slash Commands

To use a slash command:

1. Type / at the beginning of a new line in the chat input
2. A typeahead menu appears showing available commands
3. Continue typing to filter the list, or use arrow keys to navigate
4. Press Enter or click to select a command
5. Add any arguments after the command name (some commands accept optional parameters)
6. Send the message as normal

<Tip> Some commands accept optional arguments. For example, with Claude Code or Codex, `/compact focus on the authentication changes` will compact the conversation while emphasising the authentication work in the summary. </Tip>

Available Commands by Agent

The available slash commands depend on which coding agent you're using. Vibe Kanban discovers and exposes the same commands you'd have in the agent's native CLI, so the experience matches what you're used to.

<Note> Some built-in commands that require TUI interaction (such as `/model` or `/theme`) are not currently supported in Vibe Kanban. Only non-interactive commands are available. </Note>

Claude Code

Claude Code provides built-in commands, user-defined commands, and skills. For full details, see the built-in commands and skills documentation.

Command	Description
/compact	Clear conversation history but keep a summary in context
/review	Review a pull request
/security-review	Complete a security review of pending changes
/init	Initialize a new CLAUDE.md file with codebase documentation
/pr-comments	Get comments from a GitHub pull request
/context	Visualize current context usage
/cost	Show the total cost and duration of the current session
/release-notes	View release notes

Any custom commands or skills you've installed will also appear in the typeahead.

OpenAI Codex

Codex provides built-in commands. For full details, see the Codex slash commands documentation.

Command	Description
/compact	Summarize the conversation to free tokens
/init	Generate an AGENTS.md scaffold in the current directory
/status	Display session configuration and token usage
/mcp	List configured MCP tools

OpenCode

OpenCode provides built-in commands and custom commands. For full details, see the built-in commands and custom commands documentation.

Command	Description
/compact	Compact the session
/commands	Show all available commands
/models	List available models
/agents	List available agents
/status	Show status information
/mcp	Show MCP server status

Command Discovery

When you select an agent, Vibe Kanban automatically discovers the available slash commands. You'll see "Discovering commands..." in the typeahead while this happens.

Commands are cached per workspace and agent, so subsequent uses are instant.

<Info> If you add new custom commands to your agent's configuration, switch to a different agent and back, or create a new session to refresh the command list. </Info>

Related Documentation

• Chat Interface - Complete guide to the conversation panel
• Sessions - Managing conversation sessions
• Supported Coding Agents - Agent setup and configuration