cli-masterylisted

# Commands, Shortcuts, and CLI Mastery ## Purpose Provide a complete reference for Claude Code keyboard shortcuts, slash commands, CLI flags, and power user workflows. Master the interaction model to work faster and manage context effectively. ## When to Use - Looking up a keyboard shortcut or slash command - Switching between permission modes (Normal, Auto-Accept, Plan) - Using Plan Mode vs Extended Thinking (critical distinction) - Finding CLI flags for headless or automated execution - Optimizing workflow with context resets, parallel sessions, or worktrees - Using special prefixes (!, #, @, &) for quick actions ## Examples **Example 1: Mode confusion** ``` User: "How do I enter Plan Mode?" Claude: [Uses cli-mastery] Plan Mode: Press Shift+Tab TWICE (double Shift+Tab) or type /plan. This is NOT the same as Extended Thinking (single Tab or Alt+T). - Plan Mode: Claude creates a plan, gets approval, then executes. Uses Opus for planning, Sonnet for coding. - Extended Thinking: Claude reasons silently before responding. Toggle with Tab or Alt+T. ``` **Example 2: CLI flags for automation** ``` User: "How do I pipe a file into Claude Code?" Claude: [Uses cli-mastery] cat build.log | claude -p "Analyze these logs for errors" Key flags: - -p "prompt": Headless mode (execute and exit) - --output-format json: Structured output for parsing - --max-turns 5: Prevent infinite loops - --model opus: Force a specific model ``` **Example 3: Context management** ``` User: "My sessio