Can I use arguments with my custom slash commands?

Yes, you can use the `$ARGUMENTS` variable to capture the entire input string or `$1`, `$2`, etc., to reference specific positional arguments passed during invocation.

How do I allow a command to execute terminal tasks?

You must specify the permitted tools in the command's frontmatter using the `allowed-tools` field, such as `allowed-tools: ["Bash", "Read"]`.

Where should I store my custom command files?

Project-specific commands should be placed in the `.claude/commands/` directory of your repository, while personal global commands are stored in `~/.claude/commands/`.

What is the difference between a Command and a Skill?

Commands are best for simple, single-file prompts where you want explicit control via a `/` trigger. Skills are better suited for complex workflows requiring multiple files and automated discovery by the AI.

Custom Slash Commands

Name: Custom Slash Commands
Author: hgeldenhuys

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Developer Tools

Automates repetitive workflows and prompts by creating custom slash command shortcuts for Claude Code.

This skill provides a robust framework for defining and managing custom slash commands within Claude Code, enabling developers to transform frequent prompts, terminal scripts, and complex multi-step workflows into simple, reusable shortcuts. By utilizing project-specific or global user configurations, teams can standardize operations like code reviews, deployment triggers, and documentation tasks while maintaining granular control over tool permissions, argument handling, and execution context.

Key Features

01Configure lifecycle hooks for pre-tool and post-tool execution logic

02Support for positional ($1, $2) and string-based ($ARGUMENTS) dynamic inputs

03Integrate live bash execution outputs directly into command prompts

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05Apply model-specific overrides to optimize for speed or reasoning depth per command

06Define project-wide or global user-level command shortcuts using Markdown files

Use Cases

01Building team-specific scaffolding and frontend component generators

02Creating quick-reference diagnostic tools using integrated bash status checks

03Automating standardized git commit messages and pull request reviews

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hgeldenhuys/claude-code-sdk custom-slash-commands

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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