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npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill command-guideManual — clone the repo and drop the folder into your agent's skills directory:
git clone https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills.gitcp -r claude-skills/engineering/skills/command-guide ~/.claude/skills/Claude Code Command Selection Guide
This skill helps you choose the most appropriate command, agent, or skill for different scenarios.
Quick Decision Flowchart
graph TD
A[User Request] --> B{Request Type?}
B -->|New Feature| C[/plan]
B -->|Bug Fix| D[/tdd or build-error-resolver]
B -->|Code Review| E[/code-review or code-reviewer agent]
B -->|Testing| F[/e2e or tdd-guide agent]
B -->|Context Too Long| G[/compact]
B -->|Documentation| H[/docs or docs-lookup agent]
B -->|Looping Task| I[/loop]
B -->|Security Review| J[security-reviewer agent]
C --> K[planner agent]
D --> L{Build Failed?}
L -->|Yes| M[build-error-resolver]
L -->|No| N[tdd-guide]
E --> O[code-reviewer]
F --> P[e2e-runner]
1. Built-in Slash Commands
Session Management Commands
| Command | Use Case | Example |
|---------|----------|---------|
| /compact | Context too long (>150K tokens), slow response, task phase transition | /compact or auto-trigger |
| /clear | Start fresh conversation, clear history | /clear |
| /loop | Periodic task execution, automated looping work | /loop 5m check build status |
| /help | View help, learn commands | /help |
| /fast | Need faster response (Opus 4.6 only) | /fast |
| /model | Switch model | /model sonnet |
Development Workflow Commands
| Command | Use Case | Activation Timing |
|---------|----------|-------------------|
| /plan | Start new feature, architecture refactor, complex tasks | Enter Plan Mode |
| /tdd | Write tests, TDD development workflow | When test guidance needed |
| /e2e | E2E testing, critical user flow verification | When browser testing needed |
| /code-review | Code quality review | After writing code |
| /build-fix | Build failure, type errors | When build fails |
| /learn | Extract patterns from session, learning | Before session ends |
| /skill-create | Create new skill from git history | When repeating patterns found |
Documentation & Query Commands
| Command | Use Case | Example |
|---------|----------|---------|
| /docs | Update project documentation | /docs |
| /update-codemaps | Update code maps | /update-codemaps |
| /remember | Save memory to memory system | /remember user prefers concise output |
| /tasks | View task list | /tasks |
---
2. Agents Selection
Development Workflow Agents
| Agent | Trigger Condition | Purpose |
|-------|-------------------|---------|
| planner | Complex feature request, architectural decision | Create implementation plan |
| architect | System design, tech stack selection | Architecture analysis and decisions |
| tdd-guide | New feature, bug fix | TDD workflow guidance |
| code-reviewer | Invoke immediately after writing code | Code quality review |
| security-reviewer | Handling auth, API, sensitive data | Security vulnerability detection |
Problem Solving Agents
| Agent | Trigger Condition | Purpose |
|-------|-------------------|---------|
| build-error-resolver | Invoke immediately when build fails | Fix build/type errors |
| e2e-runner | Critical user flows, before PR | E2E test execution |
| refactor-cleaner | Code maintenance, dead code cleanup | Dead code detection and cleanup |
| doc-updater | Update docs, codemaps | Documentation sync |
Research & Exploration Agents
| Agent | Trigger Condition | Purpose |
|-------|-------------------|---------|
| Explore | Codebase exploration, file finding | Quick codebase exploration |
| general-purpose | Complex multi-step tasks | General task handling |
| docs-lookup | Query library/framework docs | Get latest API documentation |
---
3. Skills Selection
Workflow Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| tdd-workflow | Developing new feature/fixing bug | Complete TDD workflow guidance |
| verification-loop | After feature completion, before PR | Comprehensive verification (build/test/lint/security) |
| strategic-compact | Long session, context pressure | Guide when to manually /compact |
Architecture & Pattern Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| frontend-patterns | Frontend development | React/Next.js/Vue best practices |
| backend-patterns | Backend development | API/service architecture patterns |
| api-design | API design | RESTful/API design standards |
| mcp-server-patterns | MCP server development | MCP configuration and patterns |
Testing Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| e2e-testing | E2E testing needs | Playwright test generation |
| security-review | Security review needs | OWASP Top 10 detection |
Research Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| deep-research | Need deep research | Multi-round search and research |
| exa-search | Need web search | Web content search |
| documentation-lookup | Query library docs | Context7 documentation query |
---
4. Scenario Decision Matrix
By Task Phase
| Phase | Recommended Tool Combination | Reason |
|-------|------------------------------|--------|
| Requirements Analysis | planner + Explore | Plan first, explore later |
| Architecture Design | architect + api-design skill | Professional architecture guidance |
| Pre-Development | tdd-guide + tdd-workflow skill | Test first |
| During Development | Direct edit + quick iteration | Stay in flow |
| Post-Development | code-reviewer + verification-loop | Quality gate |
| Testing Phase | e2e-runner + e2e-testing skill | Complete test coverage |
| Before PR | security-reviewer + verification-loop | Final verification |
| Build Failure | build-error-resolver | Focused fix |
By Problem Type
| Problem | Invoke Immediately | Note |
|---------|--------------------|------|
| Build failure | build-error-resolver | Minimal changes, quick fix |
| Type error | build-error-resolver | TypeScript specialist |
| Bug fix | tdd-guide | Write test then fix |
| Security vulnerability | security-reviewer | OWASP detection |
| Poor code quality | code-reviewer | Immediate review |
| Missing documentation | doc-updater | Auto update |
| Dead code | refactor-cleaner | Safe cleanup |
By Development Type
| Development Type | Skills Combination |
|------------------|--------------------|
| Frontend feature | frontend-patterns + tdd-workflow |
| Backend API | backend-patterns + api-design + tdd-workflow |
| MCP server | mcp-server-patterns + tdd-workflow |
| Database | database-reviewer agent |
| Security feature | security-reviewer + security-review skill |
---
5. Parallel Execution Strategy
Parallelizable Scenarios
Recommended: Launch multiple independent tasks simultaneously
Scenario: Preparing PR after code completion
- Agent 1: code-reviewer (code quality)
- Agent 2: security-reviewer (security review)
- Agent 3: e2e-runner (E2E tests)
Scenario: Large refactor analysis
- Agent 1: architect (architecture analysis)
- Agent 2: Explore (code exploration)
- Agent 3: refactor-cleaner (dead code detection)
Sequential Execution Required
Cannot parallelize: Dependencies exist
Scenario: Fixing build error
- Sequence: build-error-resolver -> test verification -> code-reviewer
Scenario: New feature development
- Sequence: planner -> tdd-guide (write tests) -> implementation -> code-reviewer
---
6. Auto-Trigger Rules
Invoke Without User Request
| Situation | Auto Action |
|-----------|-------------|
| Code written/modified | Immediately invoke code-reviewer |
| Build fails | Immediately invoke build-error-resolver |
| Complex feature request | Immediately invoke planner |
| Handling auth/sensitive data | Immediately invoke security-reviewer |
| New feature/bug fix | Immediately invoke tdd-guide |
| Architectural decision | Immediately invoke architect |
---
7. Context Management Timing
| Indicator | Trigger /compact |
|-----------|-------------------|
| Token > 150K | Immediately compact |
| Slow response | Suggest compact |
| Task phase switch | Compact at boundary |
| Major milestone completed | Compact then continue |
| Debugging ends -> new task | Clear debug traces |
Best Practices:
- Compact after research, before implementation (preserve plan)
- Compact after milestone completion (clear intermediate state)
- Don't compact mid-implementation (lose variables/paths)
---
8. Command Cheat Sheet
Development Workflow:
/plan -> Enter planning mode (complex tasks)
/tdd -> TDD workflow
/e2e -> E2E testing
/code-review -> Code review
/build-fix -> Fix build
Session Management:
/compact -> Compact context
/clear -> Clear session
/loop -> Looping task
/fast -> Fast mode
Documentation & Memory:
/docs -> Update docs
/remember -> Save memory
/tasks -> View tasks
Help:
/help -> View all commands
---
9. Usage Examples
Example 1: New Feature Development
User: Add user authentication feature
Workflow:
- /plan -> planner agent creates plan
- tdd-guide -> write tests
- Implementation -> edit code
- code-reviewer -> code review
- security-reviewer -> security review (auth sensitive)
- e2e-runner -> E2E tests
- /compact -> compact after milestone completion
Example 2: Build Failure
User: npm run build failed
Workflow:
- build-error-resolver -> analyze error, minimal fix
- Verify build success
- code-reviewer -> check fix quality
Example 3: Code Refactoring
User: Refactor authentication module
Workflow:
- architect -> architecture analysis
- planner -> implementation plan
- refactor-cleaner -> dead code detection
- tdd-guide -> ensure test coverage
- Implementation -> refactor code
- verification-loop -> comprehensive verification
---
Core Principles:
- Plan first, implement later - Use
/planfor complex tasks - Test first - Use
tdd-guidefor new features - Review immediately after coding - Use
code-reviewerwhen code complete - Fix build immediately when failed - Use
build-error-resolver - Review sensitive code - Use
security-reviewerfor auth/API - Verify comprehensively before PR - Use
verification-loop
SKILL.md source
---
name: command-guide
description: >
---
# Claude Code Command Selection Guide
This skill helps you choose the most appropriate command, agent, or skill for different scenarios.
## Quick Decision Flowchart
```mermaid
graph TD
A[User Request] --> B{Request Type?}
B -->|New Feature| C[/plan]
B -->|Bug Fix| D[/tdd or build-error-resolver]
B -->|Code Review| E[/code-review or code-reviewer agent]
B -->|Testing| F[/e2e or tdd-guide agent]
B -->|Context Too Long| G[/compact]
B -->|Documentation| H[/docs or docs-lookup agent]
B -->|Looping Task| I[/loop]
B -->|Security Review| J[security-reviewer agent]
C --> K[planner agent]
D --> L{Build Failed?}
L -->|Yes| M[build-error-resolver]
L -->|No| N[tdd-guide]
E --> O[code-reviewer]
F --> P[e2e-runner]
```
## 1. Built-in Slash Commands
### Session Management Commands
| Command | Use Case | Example |
|---------|----------|---------|
| `/compact` | Context too long (>150K tokens), slow response, task phase transition | `/compact` or auto-trigger |
| `/clear` | Start fresh conversation, clear history | `/clear` |
| `/loop` | Periodic task execution, automated looping work | `/loop 5m check build status` |
| `/help` | View help, learn commands | `/help` |
| `/fast` | Need faster response (Opus 4.6 only) | `/fast` |
| `/model` | Switch model | `/model sonnet` |
### Development Workflow Commands
| Command | Use Case | Activation Timing |
|---------|----------|-------------------|
| `/plan` | Start new feature, architecture refactor, complex tasks | **Enter Plan Mode** |
| `/tdd` | Write tests, TDD development workflow | When test guidance needed |
| `/e2e` | E2E testing, critical user flow verification | When browser testing needed |
| `/code-review` | Code quality review | After writing code |
| `/build-fix` | Build failure, type errors | When build fails |
| `/learn` | Extract patterns from session, learning | Before session ends |
| `/skill-create` | Create new skill from git history | When repeating patterns found |
### Documentation & Query Commands
| Command | Use Case | Example |
|---------|----------|---------|
| `/docs` | Update project documentation | `/docs` |
| `/update-codemaps` | Update code maps | `/update-codemaps` |
| `/remember` | Save memory to memory system | `/remember user prefers concise output` |
| `/tasks` | View task list | `/tasks` |
---
## 2. Agents Selection
### Development Workflow Agents
| Agent | Trigger Condition | Purpose |
|-------|-------------------|---------|
| `planner` | Complex feature request, architectural decision | Create implementation plan |
| `architect` | System design, tech stack selection | Architecture analysis and decisions |
| `tdd-guide` | New feature, bug fix | TDD workflow guidance |
| `code-reviewer` | **Invoke immediately after writing code** | Code quality review |
| `security-reviewer` | Handling auth, API, sensitive data | Security vulnerability detection |
### Problem Solving Agents
| Agent | Trigger Condition | Purpose |
|-------|-------------------|---------|
| `build-error-resolver` | **Invoke immediately when build fails** | Fix build/type errors |
| `e2e-runner` | Critical user flows, before PR | E2E test execution |
| `refactor-cleaner` | Code maintenance, dead code cleanup | Dead code detection and cleanup |
| `doc-updater` | Update docs, codemaps | Documentation sync |
### Research & Exploration Agents
| Agent | Trigger Condition | Purpose |
|-------|-------------------|---------|
| `Explore` | Codebase exploration, file finding | Quick codebase exploration |
| `general-purpose` | Complex multi-step tasks | General task handling |
| `docs-lookup` | Query library/framework docs | Get latest API documentation |
---
## 3. Skills Selection
### Workflow Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| `tdd-workflow` | Developing new feature/fixing bug | Complete TDD workflow guidance |
| `verification-loop` | After feature completion, before PR | Comprehensive verification (build/test/lint/security) |
| `strategic-compact` | Long session, context pressure | Guide when to manually `/compact` |
### Architecture & Pattern Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| `frontend-patterns` | Frontend development | React/Next.js/Vue best practices |
| `backend-patterns` | Backend development | API/service architecture patterns |
| `api-design` | API design | RESTful/API design standards |
| `mcp-server-patterns` | MCP server development | MCP configuration and patterns |
### Testing Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| `e2e-testing` | E2E testing needs | Playwright test generation |
| `security-review` | Security review needs | OWASP Top 10 detection |
### Research Skills
| Skill | Trigger Timing | Purpose |
|-------|----------------|---------|
| `deep-research` | Need deep research | Multi-round search and research |
| `exa-search` | Need web search | Web content search |
| `documentation-lookup` | Query library docs | Context7 documentation query |
---
## 4. Scenario Decision Matrix
### By Task Phase
| Phase | Recommended Tool Combination | Reason |
|-------|------------------------------|--------|
| **Requirements Analysis** | `planner` + `Explore` | Plan first, explore later |
| **Architecture Design** | `architect` + `api-design` skill | Professional architecture guidance |
| **Pre-Development** | `tdd-guide` + `tdd-workflow` skill | Test first |
| **During Development** | Direct edit + quick iteration | Stay in flow |
| **Post-Development** | `code-reviewer` + `verification-loop` | Quality gate |
| **Testing Phase** | `e2e-runner` + `e2e-testing` skill | Complete test coverage |
| **Before PR** | `security-reviewer` + `verification-loop` | Final verification |
| **Build Failure** | `build-error-resolver` | Focused fix |
### By Problem Type
| Problem | Invoke Immediately | Note |
|---------|--------------------|------|
| Build failure | `build-error-resolver` | Minimal changes, quick fix |
| Type error | `build-error-resolver` | TypeScript specialist |
| Bug fix | `tdd-guide` | Write test then fix |
| Security vulnerability | `security-reviewer` | OWASP detection |
| Poor code quality | `code-reviewer` | Immediate review |
| Missing documentation | `doc-updater` | Auto update |
| Dead code | `refactor-cleaner` | Safe cleanup |
### By Development Type
| Development Type | Skills Combination |
|------------------|--------------------|
| Frontend feature | `frontend-patterns` + `tdd-workflow` |
| Backend API | `backend-patterns` + `api-design` + `tdd-workflow` |
| MCP server | `mcp-server-patterns` + `tdd-workflow` |
| Database | `database-reviewer` agent |
| Security feature | `security-reviewer` + `security-review` skill |
---
## 5. Parallel Execution Strategy
### Parallelizable Scenarios
Recommended: Launch multiple independent tasks simultaneously
Scenario: Preparing PR after code completion
- Agent 1: code-reviewer (code quality)
- Agent 2: security-reviewer (security review)
- Agent 3: e2e-runner (E2E tests)
Scenario: Large refactor analysis
- Agent 1: architect (architecture analysis)
- Agent 2: Explore (code exploration)
- Agent 3: refactor-cleaner (dead code detection)
### Sequential Execution Required
Cannot parallelize: Dependencies exist
Scenario: Fixing build error
- Sequence: build-error-resolver -> test verification -> code-reviewer
Scenario: New feature development
- Sequence: planner -> tdd-guide (write tests) -> implementation -> code-reviewer
---
## 6. Auto-Trigger Rules
### Invoke Without User Request
| Situation | Auto Action |
|-----------|-------------|
| Code written/modified | **Immediately invoke** `code-reviewer` |
| Build fails | **Immediately invoke** `build-error-resolver` |
| Complex feature request | **Immediately invoke** `planner` |
| Handling auth/sensitive data | **Immediately invoke** `security-reviewer` |
| New feature/bug fix | **Immediately invoke** `tdd-guide` |
| Architectural decision | **Immediately invoke** `architect` |
---
## 7. Context Management Timing
| Indicator | Trigger `/compact` |
|-----------|-------------------|
| Token > 150K | Immediately compact |
| Slow response | Suggest compact |
| Task phase switch | Compact at boundary |
| Major milestone completed | Compact then continue |
| Debugging ends -> new task | Clear debug traces |
**Best Practices**:
- Compact after research, before implementation (preserve plan)
- Compact after milestone completion (clear intermediate state)
- Don't compact mid-implementation (lose variables/paths)
---
## 8. Command Cheat Sheet
```
Development Workflow:
/plan -> Enter planning mode (complex tasks)
/tdd -> TDD workflow
/e2e -> E2E testing
/code-review -> Code review
/build-fix -> Fix build
Session Management:
/compact -> Compact context
/clear -> Clear session
/loop -> Looping task
/fast -> Fast mode
Documentation & Memory:
/docs -> Update docs
/remember -> Save memory
/tasks -> View tasks
Help:
/help -> View all commands
```
---
## 9. Usage Examples
### Example 1: New Feature Development
User: Add user authentication feature
Workflow:
1. /plan -> planner agent creates plan
2. tdd-guide -> write tests
3. Implementation -> edit code
4. code-reviewer -> code review
5. security-reviewer -> security review (auth sensitive)
6. e2e-runner -> E2E tests
7. /compact -> compact after milestone completion
### Example 2: Build Failure
User: npm run build failed
Workflow:
1. build-error-resolver -> analyze error, minimal fix
2. Verify build success
3. code-reviewer -> check fix quality
### Example 3: Code Refactoring
User: Refactor authentication module
Workflow:
1. architect -> architecture analysis
2. planner -> implementation plan
3. refactor-cleaner -> dead code detection
4. tdd-guide -> ensure test coverage
5. Implementation -> refactor code
6. verification-loop -> comprehensive verification
---
**Core Principles**:
1. **Plan first, implement later** - Use `/plan` for complex tasks
2. **Test first** - Use `tdd-guide` for new features
3. **Review immediately after coding** - Use `code-reviewer` when code complete
4. **Fix build immediately when failed** - Use `build-error-resolver`
5. **Review sensitive code** - Use `security-reviewer` for auth/API
6. **Verify comprehensively before PR** - Use `verification-loop`
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