Most people use AI like a simple search engine or a basic chatbot. But underneath the hood of tools like Claude lies a vast engine of capabilities waiting to be unlocked.
Whether you are trying to write undetectable copy, build full-stack applications, or run complex strategic analyses, you don't need to write paragraph-long prompts every time. By utilizing specific keyword commands and slash shortcuts, you can instantly shift your AI into the exact mode you need.
Here is the ultimate cheat sheet of power commands to transform how you use Claude.
Stop settling for robotic, generic text. Use these commands to force the AI to adopt specific tones, trim the fluff, or match your exact voice.
| Command | What it Does |
| /ghost | Rewrites text so it's impossible to tell AI wrote it |
| /mirror | Matches your exact writing style from a sample you give it |
| /raw | Strips all formatting and gives a clean plain response |
| /voice | Locks in a specific tone and keeps it the entire conversation |
| /punch | Makes every sentence hit harder and more direct |
| /flow | Restructures text so it reads smoother from start to finish |
| /trim | Cuts the fluff without losing any meaning |
| /hook | Rewrites the opening line to grab attention instantly |
| /rephrase | Says the same thing in a completely different way |
| /polish | Makes rough text sound professional without changing the meaning |
Turn ideas into tangible assets. These commands push Claude to generate visual workspaces, code, and project blueprints.
| Command | What it Does |
| ARTIFACTS | Generates a full interactive project you can use immediately |
| /buildme | Creates a complete working app or tool from a description |
| DASHBOARD | Builds a live data dashboard you can interact with |
| PROTOTYPE | Generates a working prototype from just an idea |
| CANVAS | Opens a visual workspace for designing layouts and diagrams |
| /render | Turns a description into a visual output inside the chat |
| BLUEPRINT | Creates a full project plan with files and structure |
| WIREFRAME | Designs a basic layout for a website or app screen |
| /livecode | Writes and runs code in real time so you can see it work |
| GENERATOR | Builds a reusable tool that creates outputs on demand |
Bypass surface-level answers. Force the AI to show its work, find blind spots, and tackle problems from multiple angles.
| Command | What it Does |
| OODA | Analyzes a situation through observe, orient, decide, and act |
| /deepthink | Forces Claude to reason through every layer before answering |
| L99 | Pushes the response to the highest possible level of depth |
| CHAINLOGIC | Walks through each reasoning step so you can follow the logic |
| /blindspots | Finds what you're missing that you didn't think to ask about |
| OVERTHINK | Deliberately over-analyzes to catch details everyone else misses |
| /unpack | Breaks a complex idea into every piece that makes it work |
| INVERT | Solves the problem by thinking about it completely backwards |
| /layered | Gives the answer at surface level, mid level, and expert level |
| XRAY | Sees through the obvious answer to find what's really going on |
Turn Claude into your personal tutor, mentor, or crash-course instructor.
| Command | What it Does |
| /teachme | Turns the response into a lesson instead of just an answer |
| GAPFINDER | Identifies exactly what you don't know about a topic |
| /eli5 | Explains it so simply a five-year-old would get it |
| MASTERCLASS | Teaches a topic like a world-class expert would |
| /drill | Creates practice exercises so you actually learn it |
| SPEEDRUN | Teaches you the fastest possible path to understanding something |
| /mentor | Gives advice like a personal mentor who knows your situation |
| LEVELUP | Figures out your current level and teaches you the next one |
| CRASHCOURSE | Gives you everything you need to know in five minutes |
| BOOTCAMP | Builds a full learning plan from beginner to advanced |
Run high-level business frameworks, stress-test your ideas, and find the highest-leverage actions.
| Command | What it Does |
| /redteam | Tears your idea apart to find every weakness |
| PARETO | Finds the 20% of actions that drive 80% of results |
| /swot | Runs a full strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats analysis |
| WARGAME | Simulates how competitors or opponents would respond |
| /premortem | Imagines your plan already failed and figures out why |
| LEVERAGE | Finds the one move you can make that changes everything else |
| /audit | Reviews your work and flags every issue it can find |
| BOTTLENECK | Identifies the one thing slowing everything down |
| /scenario | Plays out multiple futures so you can plan for each one |
| BLINDSPOT | Surfaces the risks and angles you haven't considered yet |
Generate viral hooks, polarizing takes, and stories designed for maximum engagement.
| Command | What it Does |
| /viral | Rewrites content so it's optimized to get shared |
| HOOKS10 | Generates ten opening hooks for any topic |
| /storysell | Turns a boring message into a story people want to read |
| REMIX | Takes two unrelated ideas and smashes them into something new |
| /angles | Gives you ten completely different ways to approach one topic |
| CLIFFHANGER | Writes an ending that makes people desperate for more |
| /captionme | Writes social media captions that actually get engagement |
| POLARIZE | Makes your take bold enough that people have to respond |
| /banger | Turns a flat line into something people screenshot and share |
| THUMBNAIL | Writes a title or headline designed to get clicks |
Write cleaner code, set up full architectures, and debug faster.
| Command | What it Does |
| /debug | Finds the bug in your code and explains what went wrong |
| REFACTOR | Cleans up messy code without changing what it does |
| /shipit | Takes rough code and makes it production ready |
| ARCHITECT | Designs the full system structure before writing any code |
| /convert | Rewrites code from one language into another |
| AUTOMATE | Turns a manual process into a script that runs itself |
| /testit | Writes tests for your code so you know it actually works |
| SCAFFOLD | Sets up the entire file structure for a new project |
| /optimize | Makes code faster without breaking anything |
| APIBUILD | Creates a full API from a plain English description |
Pull data, verify facts, and build comprehensive dossiers like a seasoned investigator.
| Command | What it Does |
| /deepdive | Goes far beyond the surface on any topic |
| FACTCHECK | Verifies claims and flags anything that might be wrong |
| /sources | Backs up every statement with where the information came from |
| COMPARE | Puts two or more options side by side with a clear winner |
| /investigate | Researches a topic like a journalist chasing a story |
| TRENDSCAN | Identifies what's happening right now in any space |
| /extract | Pulls the exact information you need from a long document |
| TIMELINE | Maps out the full history of a topic in order |
| /digest | Reads everything and gives you only what matters |
| DOSSIER | Compiles a full briefing on any topic, person, or company |
Control the AI's behavior at a system level, chain prompts together, and unlock maximum context.
| Command | What it Does |
| /godmode | Unlocks the most detailed and comprehensive response possible |
| /autoprompt | Takes your rough idea and builds the perfect prompt for it |
| MEGAPROMPT | Generates a long detailed prompt that gets exactly what you want |
| /chain | Runs multiple prompts in sequence, each building on the last |
| /system | Writes a custom system prompt that changes how Claude behaves |
| PERSONA | Makes Claude respond as a specific type of expert |
| /memory | Tells Claude to remember specific details for the whole conversation |
| CONTEXT | Loads background information so every response is more relevant |
| /rolelock | Locks Claude into a specific character for the rest of the chat |
| PROMPTFIX | Takes a bad prompt and rewrites it so it actually works |
Unlock specialized personas, remove default caution, and get raw, unfiltered expertise.
| Command | What it Does |
| /nofilter | Gives the most direct and unfiltered honest opinion possible |
| BEASTMODE | Pushes the output quality to the absolute maximum |
| /therapist | Talks through a situation with you like a trained therapist would |
| CEOMODE | Responds like a CEO making high-stakes business decisions |
| /negotiate | Writes a negotiation script designed to get you the best deal |
| FOUNDER | Gives startup and business advice from a founder's perspective |
| /closer | Writes sales copy or messages designed to close the deal |
| OPERATOR | Handles a task end to end without needing more input |
| /unlocked | Removes the default caution and gives the real answer |
| SENTINEL | Reviews everything for errors, risks, and missed details |
Using these triggers is simple. They work seamlessly with Claude.ai, Claude Code, and the Claude API.
Slash commands: Type the command at the very start of your message.
Example:
/ghost Rewrite this paragraph so it sounds human-written.UPPERCASE commands: Type the keyword first, followed by your query.
Example:
PARETO What should I focus on for my startup?A software engineer curious about everything in the world of Javascript 🚀