5 Claude Code Terminal Commands You Might Be Missing
A senior dev who's been using Claude Code in the terminal for 6+ months shares five commands that significantly improved their daily workflow. These aren't flashy features, but practical friction-removers.
1. Customize your statusline with /statusline
Adds a persistent status bar at the bottom of your terminal. You can ask Claude to display model name, git branch, context usage percentage, or anything else you need at a glance.
2. Run shell commands with !
Prefix any command with ! to execute it directly from the chat. The output stays in the conversation, so you can follow up without copy-pasting. Use Ctrl+B while a ! command is running to send long-running commands to the background.
3. Mention files with @
Type @ + filename to trigger path autocomplete. This is much faster than letting Claude search your repo for the right file.
4. Expand working context with /add-dir
Add another directory to the session. Perfect for projects split across multiple repos — you can work with both simultaneously.
5. Start a side conversation with /btw
Ask a quick question without interrupting Claude's current task. For longer side discussions, use /branch to spin off a new session.
These commands may seem simple, but the author found they removed a lot of friction from daily use.
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