# Slash Command

> A command typed with a leading slash to trigger a tool-specific workflow, setting, skill, or mode before the model responds.

- Category: Tools & Protocols
- Stage: Rising
- Also called: /command, Command prompt, User-invoked workflow
- Canonical: https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/slash-command

## Plain English

It is a shortcut that tells the agent what kind of workflow to run.

## Example

A user types `/review` to run a focused code review or `/deploy` to invoke a deployment checklist skill.

## Why it matters

Slash commands are becoming the control surface for repeatable agent workflows that should not rely on vague chat phrasing.

## Related

- [Agent Skill](https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/agent-skill)
- [Goal Mode](https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/goal-mode)
- [Coding Agent](https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/coding-agent)

## Sources

- [OpenAI: Codex CLI](https://developers.openai.com/codex/cli)
- [Claude Code: Skills](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills)