Terminal Integration

Claude Code in Action

Integrate Claude Code directly into your development workflow. Learn the essential slash commands, keyboard shortcuts, and configuration files to master terminal-based AI pair programming.

Slash Commands

/initInitialization

Initializes Claude Code in the current directory, generating a .claudecode file for project context.

/compactContext

Compacts the current conversation to save on context window and token usage. Useful for long sessions.

/clearContext

Clears the terminal output and conversation history, resetting the context window for a new task.

/bugSystem

Reports a bug or issue directly to the Anthropic team with your recent conversation context.

/helpSystem

Displays available commands, shortcuts, and general information about using Claude Code.

/costSystem

Shows the token usage and estimated cost of the current Claude Code session.

/loginSystem

Authenticates your terminal with your Anthropic account.

/logoutSystem

Logs out from your Anthropic account in the current terminal.

/terminal-setupSystem

Configures terminal-specific settings for Claude Code, optimizing rendering and shortcuts.

/prTools

Automatically analyzes your recent changes, writes a PR description, and pushes it to a new branch.

/reviewTools

Reviews your uncommitted code changes and provides constructive AI feedback.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action	Description
`Enter`	Send Message	Sends the current message to Claude.
`ShiftEnter`	New Line	Inserts a new line in the input box without sending.
`Esc`	Stop Action	Stops Claude's current generation or action.
`EscEsc`	Rewind Menu	Opens history to rewind, undo changes, or revert to checkpoints.
`CtrlC`	Interrupt	Cancels current input. Pressing twice exits Claude Code.
`CtrlD`	Exit	Exits the Claude Code session.
`CtrlL`	Clear Terminal	Clears the terminal screen while keeping the conversation history.
`CtrlV`	Paste Image	Pastes images, screenshots, or diagrams directly into the terminal.
`CtrlG`	Open Editor	Opens the current prompt in your default text editor for easier editing.
`CtrlB`	Background Task	Backgrounds running tasks like bash commands or agents.
`↑`	Previous Message	Navigates up through your command history.
`↓`	Next Message	Navigates down through your command history.
`CtrlR`	Reverse Search	Reverse searches through your command history.
`Tab`	Autocomplete	Autocompletes commands and file paths.
`ShiftTab`	Switch Mode	Cycles through permission modes (Normal, Auto-Accept/YOLO, Plan).
`CtrlO`	Toggle Verbose	Toggles verbose mode to display Claude's internal reasoning.
`Option→/←`	Jump Word	Jumps through words in the prompt. (Ctrl + Arrow on Windows)
`CtrlA`	Jump to Start	Jumps to the beginning of the line.
`CtrlE`	Jump to End	Jumps to the end of the line.
`CtrlW`	Delete Word	Deletes the preceding word.
`CtrlU`	Delete Line	Deletes the entire line.
`CtrlK`	Delete to End	Deletes text from the cursor to the end of the line.

Custom Instructions

Help Claude understand your project by providing persistent instructions.

Project Guidelines

Create a .claudecode file in the root of your project to set persistent rules, tech stack details, and coding standards for Claude to follow across all sessions.

.claudecode

# .claudecode
You are an expert Next.js developer.
Our tech stack:
- Next.js 14 App Router
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript strict mode
- React Server Components by default

Rules:
- Never use 'any'. Always type parameters.
- Avoid modifying core configuration unless instructed.
- Always include loading and error states for network calls.

Testing Standards

You can append specific testing requirements to ensure Claude writes tests that match your standard.

.claudecode

Testing Rules:
- All new components must have a co-located .test.tsx file using Vitest.
- Include data-testid attributes for interactable elements.
- Mock all network requests using MSW.