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Your next useful commandQuick reference

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G/planChatGPT · Desktop Cx/diffCodex · CLI Cl/contextClaude Code · CLI Ge/memoryGemini CLI · CLI Cu/askCursor · CLI Co/testsGitHub Copilot · VS Code

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GChatGPTDesktop CxCodexCLI ClClaude CodeCLI GeGemini CLICLI CuCursorCLI CoGitHub CopilotVS Code

8 guides to explore

CoGitHub CopilotCommand reference
IDE workflows3 min read

GitHub Copilot slash commands in VS Code

The commands in GitHub’s VS Code cheat sheet, practical prompts for fixing code and writing tests, and how to check commands supplied by extensions.

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GeGemini CLICommand reference
Coding agents5 min read

Gemini CLI slash commands: context, tools, and sessions

The documented Gemini CLI command families and their subcommands, with a practical way to inspect project context before changing code.

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CuCursorCommand reference
IDE workflows4 min read

Cursor slash commands: ask, plan, and inspect

A complete snapshot of the documented Cursor CLI command families, including aliases, with a small workflow for investigating a UI bug.

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CxCodexCommand reference
Coding agents4 min read

Codex slash commands: a terminal field guide

The documented Codex CLI menu, grouped by task, plus a practical plan, inspect, and review loop for a real code change.

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ClClaude CodeCommand reference
Coding agents5 min read

Claude Code slash commands: the command map

Navigate Claude Code’s documented commands, aliases, bundled skills, and retired entries without confusing the terminal with Claude web chat.

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GChatGPTCommand reference
Chat assistants3 min read

ChatGPT slash commands: know your composer

A complete snapshot of the documented desktop command menu, with a clear distinction between ChatGPT web, desktop actions, and custom shortcuts.

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✳Across toolsWorked workflow
Practical workflows3 min read

AI changes need a verification loop

Turn a broad AI request into a small, observable change: define the behavior, inspect the diff, test the boundary, and record the evidence.

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✳Across toolsWorked workflow
Prompting & context3 min read

A useful AI handoff fits on one page

A practical context brief for moving a task between conversations or tools without losing decisions, evidence, and the next useful step.

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Useful today. Kept honest tomorrow.

Each reference identifies the app it covers and links to the official documentation. Commands evolve; your installed app’s menu is the final check.

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