Claude Code Commands - Meta Reference

This skill provides the definitive reference for creating Claude Code slash commands. Use this when building new commands or improving existing command patterns.

2026 note: Custom slash commands have been merged into skills. Prefer .claude/skills/<name>/SKILL.md for new work; .claude/commands/<name>.md remains supported for legacy single-file commands.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Create a new slash command for repeated workflows
• Add $ARGUMENTS handling to commands
• Invoke agents from commands
• Include file context or bash output in commands
• Organize commands for team sharing

Quick Reference

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