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A guide to slash commands in the GitHub Copilot app
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If you’ve used slash commands in the GitHub Copilot CLI, you already know how powerful a quick / can be.
Key facts
- If you’re coming from the CLI, here’s the key difference: CLI slash commands are designed around a terminal-first workflow
- Jacklyn is a Content Writer at GitHub and a technical writer with a love for good storytelling
- If you’ve used slash commands in the GitHub Copilot CLI, you already know how powerful a quick /
- This makes sense, because the CLI lives inside your terminal where there’s no visual interface
Summary
Slash commands are text shortcuts you type directly into the GitHub Copilot app’s chat composer. If you’re coming from the CLI, here’s the key difference: CLI slash commands are designed around a terminal-first workflow. The app, on the other hand, provides a visual interface for managing context. Slash commands may look like simple shortcuts, but they can change how you interact with Copilot.