Core Features
Custom Commands
/Commands are Z Code's custom shortcuts that allow you to save complex or frequently used prompts as reusable commands. Type / in the chat input to bring up the command list, then select or type a command name to invoke it instantly, significantly improving efficiency for repetitive tasks.
Command Types
Z Code supports three types of commands:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| User Commands | User-defined custom commands, stored in the ~/.claude/commands/ directory |
| Plugin Commands | Commands provided by installed plugins, invoked as plugin-name:command-name |
| Built-in | System built-in commands (e.g., /init, /compact, /pr-comments) |
In the Agents Settings > Commands panel, you can view and manage all registered commands:
Creating Custom Commands
Click + Add New Command in the commands panel to open the command editor. Each command consists of the following fields:
Field Details
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Required | Unique identifier for the command, invoked by typing /name (e.g., /commit) |
| Description | Optional | Brief description shown in the command list to help quickly understand the command's purpose |
| Hint | Optional | Defines supported parameter formats and options (e.g., [--no-verify] [--style=simple|full]) |
| Prompt | Required | Full instructions sent to the AI when the command is executed, supports Markdown format |
Command Configuration File
Commands are stored as .md files in the ~/.claude/commands/ directory, where the filename serves as the command name. Each file uses YAML frontmatter for metadata, with the body containing the prompt content:
---
argument-hint: [--no-verify] [--style=simple|full]
description: Create well-formatted commits with conventional commit messages
---
# Claude Command: Commit
This command helps you create well-formatted commits
following the Conventional Commits specification.
## Usage
Basic usage: /commit
With options: /commit --style=full feat
Frontmatter Field Mapping
| File Field | UI Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
Filename (without .md) | Name | e.g., commit.md maps to command /commit |
description | Description | Brief description of the command |
argument-hint | Hint | Parameter format hints |
| Body content | Prompt | Full instructions sent to the AI |
Built-in Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/init | Initialize CLAUDE.md file with codebase documentation |
/compact | Clear conversation history while preserving summary context. Optional: /compact [summarization instructions] |
/pr-comments | Fetch comments from GitHub Pull Requests |
Tips
- Type
/in the chat input to bring up the command list with fuzzy search support - Commands support parameter passing — parameters are appended to the prompt and sent to the AI together
- Encapsulate frequently used complex prompts as commands to avoid repetitive typing
- Click Open Folder to directly open the commands directory for manual editing