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| 1 | +# Slash Commands Guide |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## What are Slash Commands? |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +Slash commands are quick shortcuts that help you communicate more effectively with the AI. Simply type a forward slash `/` in the chat input, and a menu of available commands will appear. These commands tell the AI exactly what kind of help you need. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## How to Use Slash Commands |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +1. **Type `/` in the chat input** - A dropdown menu will instantly appear |
| 10 | +2. **Start typing** - The menu filters to show matching commands (e.g., type `/ed` to find `/edit`) |
| 11 | +3. **Select a command** using: |
| 12 | + - **Arrow keys (↑/↓)** to navigate, then press **Enter** to select |
| 13 | + - **Click** on any command with your mouse |
| 14 | +4. **Add details** - After selecting a command, type what you want the AI to do |
| 15 | +5. **Press Enter** to send your message |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Available Commands |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### 🔨 Code Commands |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +#### ✏️ `/edit` |
| 22 | +**What it does:** Asks the AI to modify or change your code |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +**When to use it:** |
| 25 | +- You want to update existing code |
| 26 | +- You need to change how something works |
| 27 | +- You want to add new features to your code |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +**Example:** |
| 30 | +``` |
| 31 | +/edit add error handling to the login function |
| 32 | +``` |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +--- |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +#### 🔧 `/fix` |
| 37 | +**What it does:** Tells the AI to find and repair bugs or errors in your code |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +**When to use it:** |
| 40 | +- Your code isn't working as expected |
| 41 | +- You're getting error messages |
| 42 | +- Something is broken and needs repair |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +**Example:** |
| 45 | +``` |
| 46 | +/fix the submit button is not responding when clicked |
| 47 | +``` |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +--- |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +#### ✅ `/apply` |
| 52 | +**What it does:** Instructs the AI to implement changes or suggestions |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +**When to use it:** |
| 55 | +- You want to apply recommended improvements |
| 56 | +- You're ready to implement a discussed solution |
| 57 | +- You want to accept and use AI suggestions |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +**Example:** |
| 60 | +``` |
| 61 | +/apply the performance improvements you suggested earlier |
| 62 | +``` |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +--- |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +#### 💡 `/explain` |
| 67 | +**What it does:** Asks the AI to break down and clarify how code works |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +**When to use it:** |
| 70 | +- You don't understand what code does |
| 71 | +- You need to learn how something works |
| 72 | +- You want to understand complex logic |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +**Example:** |
| 75 | +``` |
| 76 | +/explain what this authentication middleware does |
| 77 | +``` |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +--- |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +#### ♻️ `/refactor` |
| 82 | +**What it does:** Requests the AI to reorganize and improve code structure without changing functionality |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +**When to use it:** |
| 85 | +- Your code works but is messy |
| 86 | +- You want cleaner, more maintainable code |
| 87 | +- You need better organization |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +**Example:** |
| 90 | +``` |
| 91 | +/refactor this component to use modern React hooks |
| 92 | +``` |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +--- |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +#### ⚡ `/optimize` |
| 97 | +**What it does:** Asks the AI to improve code performance and efficiency |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +**When to use it:** |
| 100 | +- Your code is slow |
| 101 | +- You want better performance |
| 102 | +- You need to reduce loading times |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +**Example:** |
| 105 | +``` |
| 106 | +/optimize this database query that's taking too long |
| 107 | +``` |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | +--- |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +### 🧪 Testing Commands |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +#### 🧪 `/test` |
| 114 | +**What it does:** Requests the AI to create tests for your code |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +**When to use it:** |
| 117 | +- You need unit tests |
| 118 | +- You want to ensure code reliability |
| 119 | +- You're practicing test-driven development |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +**Example:** |
| 122 | +``` |
| 123 | +/test create tests for the user registration function |
| 124 | +``` |
| 125 | + |
| 126 | +--- |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | +### 📚 Documentation Commands |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +#### 📝 `/document` |
| 131 | +**What it does:** Asks the AI to generate documentation for your code |
| 132 | + |
| 133 | +**When to use it:** |
| 134 | +- You need comments in your code |
| 135 | +- You want to create API documentation |
| 136 | +- You need to explain code to others |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +**Example:** |
| 139 | +``` |
| 140 | +/document add JSDoc comments to all functions in this file |
| 141 | +``` |
| 142 | + |
| 143 | +--- |
| 144 | + |
| 145 | +### 🔍 Review Commands |
| 146 | + |
| 147 | +#### 👀 `/review` |
| 148 | +**What it does:** Requests the AI to examine code for potential issues, bugs, and improvements |
| 149 | + |
| 150 | +**When to use it:** |
| 151 | +- You want a second opinion on your code |
| 152 | +- You need to catch potential problems |
| 153 | +- You want suggestions for improvement |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +**Example:** |
| 156 | +``` |
| 157 | +/review check this code for security vulnerabilities |
| 158 | +``` |
| 159 | + |
| 160 | +--- |
| 161 | + |
| 162 | +### ℹ️ Help Commands |
| 163 | + |
| 164 | +#### ❓ `/help` |
| 165 | +**What it does:** Shows information about available commands |
| 166 | + |
| 167 | +**When to use it:** |
| 168 | +- You forget what commands are available |
| 169 | +- You need a reminder of what each command does |
| 170 | +- You're new to using slash commands |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +**Example:** |
| 173 | +``` |
| 174 | +/help |
| 175 | +``` |
| 176 | + |
| 177 | +--- |
| 178 | + |
| 179 | +## Tips for Using Slash Commands |
| 180 | + |
| 181 | +### ✨ **Be Specific** |
| 182 | +Instead of: `/fix my code` |
| 183 | +Try: `/fix the login button throws an error when password is empty` |
| 184 | + |
| 185 | +### ✨ **Combine with Context** |
| 186 | +You can provide additional details after the command to get better results: |
| 187 | +``` |
| 188 | +/optimize the product search function - it's taking 3+ seconds to load |
| 189 | +``` |
| 190 | + |
| 191 | +### ✨ **Use the Right Command** |
| 192 | +- Use `/fix` for bugs and errors |
| 193 | +- Use `/edit` for changes and modifications |
| 194 | +- Use `/refactor` for code cleanup |
| 195 | +- Use `/optimize` for performance issues |
| 196 | + |
| 197 | +### ✨ **Keyboard Shortcuts** |
| 198 | +- **↑** (Up Arrow) - Move up in command list |
| 199 | +- **↓** (Down Arrow) - Move down in command list |
| 200 | +- **Enter** - Select highlighted command |
| 201 | +- **Esc** - Close command menu |
| 202 | + |
| 203 | +### ✨ **Quick Filtering** |
| 204 | +Type part of a command to filter instantly: |
| 205 | +- `/fi` → shows `/fix` |
| 206 | +- `/ed` → shows `/edit` |
| 207 | +- `/te` → shows `/test` |
| 208 | + |
| 209 | +--- |
| 210 | + |
| 211 | +## Common Use Cases |
| 212 | + |
| 213 | +### 🐛 **I have a bug** |
| 214 | +``` |
| 215 | +/fix the shopping cart total is calculating incorrectly |
| 216 | +``` |
| 217 | + |
| 218 | +### 🎨 **I want to improve my code** |
| 219 | +``` |
| 220 | +/refactor this messy function to be more readable |
| 221 | +``` |
| 222 | + |
| 223 | +### 🚀 **My app is slow** |
| 224 | +``` |
| 225 | +/optimize the image loading on the homepage |
| 226 | +``` |
| 227 | + |
| 228 | +### 🤔 **I don't understand something** |
| 229 | +``` |
| 230 | +/explain how this async function works |
| 231 | +``` |
| 232 | + |
| 233 | +### 📖 **I need documentation** |
| 234 | +``` |
| 235 | +/document create README instructions for this project |
| 236 | +``` |
| 237 | + |
| 238 | +### ✅ **I need tests** |
| 239 | +``` |
| 240 | +/test write unit tests for the payment processing logic |
| 241 | +``` |
| 242 | + |
| 243 | +### 🔍 **I want a code review** |
| 244 | +``` |
| 245 | +/review check this function for potential bugs |
| 246 | +``` |
| 247 | + |
| 248 | +--- |
| 249 | + |
| 250 | +## Frequently Asked Questions |
| 251 | + |
| 252 | +**Q: Do I have to use slash commands?** |
| 253 | +A: No! Slash commands are optional shortcuts. You can still chat normally with the AI. |
| 254 | + |
| 255 | +**Q: Can I use multiple commands at once?** |
| 256 | +A: It's best to use one command per message for clearest results. |
| 257 | + |
| 258 | +**Q: What if I make a typo in a command?** |
| 259 | +A: The AI will try to understand your intent, but it's best to use the dropdown menu to ensure accuracy. |
| 260 | + |
| 261 | +**Q: Can I suggest new commands?** |
| 262 | +A: Yes! Feature requests are welcome through the project's GitHub issues. |
| 263 | + |
| 264 | +**Q: Do commands work on mobile?** |
| 265 | +A: Yes! You can type `/` and tap commands on mobile devices. |
| 266 | + |
| 267 | +--- |
| 268 | + |
| 269 | +## Need More Help? |
| 270 | + |
| 271 | +If you're having trouble with slash commands or need additional assistance: |
| 272 | + |
| 273 | +1. Use `/help` in the chat |
| 274 | +2. Visit the project documentation |
| 275 | +3. Check the GitHub repository for examples |
| 276 | +4. Ask in the community Discord |
| 277 | + |
| 278 | +Happy coding! 🚀 |
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