1. Claude Code CLI

1. Claude Code CLI

Official docs: https://code.claude.com/docs

The full-featured CLI for working with Claude Code directly in your terminal. Edit files, run commands, and manage your entire project from the command line.

Installation

irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

Windows CMD

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd

Windows requires Git for Windows. Install it first if you don't have it.

macOS / Linux / WSL

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Homebrew (macOS/Linux)

brew install claude-code

How to Use Claude Code

There are two ways to run Claude Code:

Method Description
CLI (Terminal) Run claude in your terminal. This is the pro approach -- full control, all features.
VS Code / Cursor Extension Install the Claude Code extension from the marketplace. More packaged, easier to start with.

The CLI is the power-user tool. The extension is a convenience wrapper around it.

Getting Started

cd your-project
claude
  • Type / to see all available commands
  • /init -- Analyzes your codebase and creates a CLAUDE.md file
  • /context -- Shows how much context window Claude has used
  • You can also just type instructions and press Enter
  • Once the context window is starting to apporach the autocompact section, do a "/compact" yourself. this will free up space. When you compact you loose some specific information
  • Type "/status" to see Claude information and more stuff like config, and usage.

Tips:

  • Claude will prompt you to press 1 (yes), 2 (yes to all), or 3 (no) for changes
  • It's not recommended to let Claude write its own CLAUDE.md from scratch -- let it generate a draft, then review and refine it yourself

Built-in Commands

Full reference: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/interactive-mode#built-in-commands

Session Management

Command Purpose
/clear Clear conversation history and free up context. Aliases: /reset, /new
/compact [instructions] Compact conversation with optional focus instructions
/context Visualize current context usage as a colored grid
/copy Copy last response to clipboard. Shows picker for code blocks
/export [filename] Export conversation as plain text
/fork [name] Create a fork of the current conversation at this point
/rename [name] Rename the current session. Auto-generates if no name given
/resume [session] Resume a conversation by ID or name. Alias: /continue
/rewind Rewind conversation and/or code to a previous point. Alias: /checkpoint

Project & Config

Command Purpose
/init Initialize project with CLAUDE.md guide
/config Open Settings interface. Alias: /settings
/add-dir <path> Add a new working directory to the current session
/memory Edit CLAUDE.md memory files, enable/disable auto-memory
/permissions View or update permissions. Alias: /allowed-tools
/hooks Manage hook configurations for tool events
/keybindings Open or create your keybindings configuration file
/skills List available skills
/plugin Manage Claude Code plugins
/reload-plugins Reload all active plugins to apply pending changes

Model & Usage

Command Purpose
/model [model] Select or change the AI model. Use arrows to adjust effort level
/fast [on|off] Toggle fast mode on or off
/cost Show token usage statistics
/usage Show plan usage limits and rate limit status
/extra-usage Configure extra usage when rate limits are hit
/output-style [style] Switch between Standard, Explanatory, or Learning output styles

Code Review & Git

Command Purpose
/diff Interactive diff viewer for uncommitted changes and per-turn diffs
/review Review a PR for quality, correctness, security, and test coverage. Requires gh CLI
/pr-comments [PR] Fetch and display comments from a GitHub PR. Requires gh CLI
/security-review Analyze pending changes for security vulnerabilities
/plan Enter plan mode directly from the prompt

Integrations

Command Purpose
/agents Manage agent configurations
/mcp Manage MCP server connections and OAuth authentication
/ide Manage IDE integrations and show status
/chrome Configure Claude in Chrome settings
/desktop Continue session in Claude Code Desktop app. Alias: /app
/remote-control Make session available for remote control from claude.ai. Alias: /rc
/remote-env Configure the default remote environment for teleport sessions
/install-github-app Set up Claude GitHub Actions app for a repository
/install-slack-app Install the Claude Slack app via OAuth flow

Account & Misc

Command Purpose
/login Sign in to your Anthropic account
/logout Sign out from your Anthropic account
/doctor Diagnose and verify your Claude Code installation
/status Show version, model, account, and connectivity
/stats Visualize daily usage, session history, streaks, and model preferences
/insights Generate a report analyzing your Claude Code sessions
/feedback [report] Submit feedback about Claude Code. Alias: /bug
/privacy-settings View and update privacy settings (Pro and Max only)
/release-notes View the full changelog
/upgrade Open the upgrade page to switch to a higher plan
/sandbox Toggle sandbox mode (supported platforms only)
/terminal-setup Configure terminal keybindings (Shift+Enter, etc.)
/theme Change color theme (light, dark, colorblind-accessible, ANSI)
/vim Toggle between Vim and Normal editing modes
/stickers Order Claude Code stickers
/mobile Show QR code for Claude mobile app. Aliases: /ios, /android
/passes Share a free week of Claude Code with friends
/exit Exit the CLI. Alias: /quit
/help Show help and available commands