Create Slash Commands

<objective> Create effective slash commands for Claude Code that enable users to trigger reusable prompts with `/command-name` syntax. Slash commands expand as prompts in the current conversation, allowing teams to standardize workflows and operations. This skill teaches you to structure commands with XML tags, YAML frontmatter, dynamic context loading, and intelligent argument handling. </objective>

<quick_start>

<workflow> 1. Create `.claude/commands/` directory (project) or use `~/.claude/commands/` (personal) 2. Create `command-name.md` file 3. Add YAML frontmatter (at minimum: `description`) 4. Write command prompt 5. Test with `/command-name [args]` </workflow> <example> **File**: `.claude/commands/optimize.md`

---
description: Analyze this code for performance issues and suggest optimizations
---

Analyze the performance of this code and suggest three specific optimizations:

Usage: /optimize

Claude receives the expanded prompt and analyzes the code in context. </example> </quick_start>

<xml_structure> All generated slash commands should use XML tags in the body (after YAML frontmatter) for clarity and consistency.

<required_tags>

<objective> - What the command does and why it matters

<objective>
What needs to happen and why this matters.
Context about who uses this and what it accomplishes.
</objective>

<process> or <steps> - How to execute the command

<process>
Sequential steps to accomplish the objective:
1. First step
2. Second step
3. Final step
</process>

<success_criteria> - How to know the command succeeded

<success_criteria>
Clear, measurable criteria for successful completion.
</success_criteria>

</required_tags>

<conditional_tags>

<context> - When loading dynamic state or files

<context>
Current state: ! `git status`
Relevant files: @ package.json
</context>

(Note: Remove the space after @ in actual usage)