Use /cost to Track Token Spending
Check how many tokens you've used and how much the current session has cost — without leaving Claude Code.
/costClaude Code Tips
Practical tips and tricks to get more from Claude Code.
All analysis automation best-practices claude-md cli commands config context control cost model performance piping planning reset scripting setup shortcuts speed strategy terminal tokens workflow
Use /clear to Start Fresh Without Restarting
Wipe the conversation history and get a clean context without killing the Claude Code process.
/clearPress Escape to Interrupt Claude Mid-Response
Stop Claude immediately when it's going in the wrong direction — before it wastes tokens on output you don't need.
EscapeUse /init to bootstrap CLAUDE.md
Let Claude Code scan your project and auto-generate a CLAUDE.md file instead of writing one from scratch.
/initUse claude -p for one-shot scripting
Skip interactive mode and send a prompt directly from the command line using the -p flag.
claude -p "explain this error" < error.logPipe output to Claude for analysis
Send command output directly into Claude via stdin — no copy-paste needed.
npm test 2>&1 | claude -p "explain failures"Use Plan Mode for complex tasks
Ask Claude to plan before coding when a task spans multiple files or steps.
plan before you codeUse --model Flag to Pick Your Claude Model
Choose which Claude model to use at startup — match the model to the task and save money on routine work.
claude --model sonnetStructure CLAUDE.md with 6 Key Sections
The optimal CLAUDE.md structure that gives Claude Code maximum project understanding
# Project Overview
# Tech Stack
# Architecture
# Conventions
# Common Commands
# Known Issues
Use /compact When Responses Get Slow
Free up context window space by compressing your conversation history
/compactUse ! to Run Shell Commands Directly
Skip AI interpretation and execute shell commands instantly by prefixing with !
! npm test