Custom Command Creator FAQs

Question 1

How do I prevent Claude from running a command automatically?

Accepted Answer

Include 'disable-model-invocation: true' in the command's frontmatter. This is highly recommended for destructive operations or commands requiring explicit user confirmation.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the argument-hint field?

Accepted Answer

The argument-hint provides a visual guide for the user, showing exactly what inputs the command expects (e.g., [branch-name] [ticket-id]), which improves clarity and reduces input errors.

Question 3

How do I pass arguments to a custom command?

Accepted Answer

You can use the $ARGUMENTS variable to capture all input, or use positional variables like $1 and $2 to handle specific parameters defined in your command's frontmatter.

Question 4

Where should I store my custom command files?

Accepted Answer

Store project-specific commands in .claude/commands/ to share them via Git, or use ~/.claude/commands/ for personal commands available across all your projects.

Question 5

Can I run shell commands within a slash command?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can execute bash commands by using the !backtick syntax (e.g., !`git status`) provided you have defined the necessary permissions in the 'allowed-tools' section of your frontmatter.

Custom Command Creator

Key Features

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Custom Command Creator

Key Features

Use Cases