# Slash commands for the GitHub Copilot app Use slash commands in the GitHub Copilot app to switch modes, run common workflows, and manage sessions without writing a long prompt. Slash commands are shortcuts you can type in the prompt box. Type `/` to open the command picker, then select a command or keep typing to filter. Some slash commands invoke skills, such as `/orchestrate` and `/create-canvas`. Command availability depends on context and can change depending on whether a session has started. > \[!NOTE] > This reference covers GitHub-provided slash commands for the GitHub Copilot app. The command list can change over time. To see the latest commands available in your current context, type `/` in the app. ## Available slash commands Some commands require specific context, such as an active session, session changes, or an open pull request. These requirements are noted in the command descriptions. | Slash command | What it does | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `/af` | Finds installable MCP servers, tools, skills, and agents by searching Agent Finder. This slash command is a built-in skill. See [About Model Context Protocol (MCP)](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/concepts/context/mcp#agent-finder). | | `/agent` | Selects a custom agent for the session. See [About custom agents](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/concepts/agents/cloud-agent/about-custom-agents). | | `/allow-all-tools` or `/yolo` | **Requires an active session.** Turns tool auto-approval on or shows its current state. | | `/attach-files` | Opens a file picker and attaches files to your message. | | `/attach-folder` | Opens a folder picker and attaches a folder to your message. | | `/autopilot [PROMPT]` | Switches to **Autopilot** mode and optionally starts execution with a prompt. See [Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/how-tos/github-copilot-app/agent-sessions#choosing-a-session-mode). | | `/chronicle` | Opens session history and analysis features. See [Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/how-tos/github-copilot-app/agent-sessions#using-chronicle-with-app-sessions). | | `/chronicle cost-tips` | Shows suggestions to reduce token usage and cost. | | `/chronicle improve` | Suggests improvements for your instructions file. | | `/chronicle reindex` | Rebuilds the chronicle session index. | | `/chronicle search` | Searches session history by keyword or topic. | | `/chronicle standup` | Summarizes your work from the last day. | | `/chronicle tips` | Returns personalized workflow tips. | | `/clear` or `/reset` | **Requires an active session.** Clears the current transcript and starts a fresh session. | | `/collect-debug-logs` | **Requires an active session.** Creates a debug log archive or uploads one as a secret gist. | | `/compact` | **Requires an active session.** Summarizes earlier parts of the conversation to reduce token pressure in the session. | | `/context` | Shows the current session's context usage details. | | `/create-canvas [PROMPT]` | Invokes the canvas-authoring skill. This slash command is a built-in skill. | | `/debug` | **Requires an active session.** Copies session debug JSON to your clipboard. | | `/export-gist` | **Requires an active session.** Exports the transcript to a secret gist. | | `/fleet [PROMPT]` | **Requires an active session.** Launches multiple agents in parallel for one task. | | `/fork` | **Requires an active session.** Forks the current session at the latest turn. | | `/inbox` | Renders an interactive inbox widget. If no work items are available, the widget is empty. | | `/init` | **Requires a repository.** Generates or improves repository instructions. | | `/interactive [PROMPT]` | Switches to **Interactive** mode and optionally starts with a prompt. See [Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/how-tos/github-copilot-app/agent-sessions#choosing-a-session-mode). | | `/merge-to-parent` | **Requires a forked session.** Merges a forked session's work back to its parent. | | `/model` or `/models [MODEL]` | Opens model selection, or selects a model by name/ID. | | `/orchestrate [PROMPT]` | Coordinates work across sessions or repositories. This slash command is a built-in skill. | | `/plan [PROMPT]` | Switches to **Plan** mode and optionally starts with a prompt. See [Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/how-tos/github-copilot-app/agent-sessions#choosing-a-session-mode). | | `/pr-fix-checks` | **Requires an open pull request with failing checks.** Runs a prompt to address failing pull request checks. | | `/pr-merge` | **Requires a mergeable pull request.** Merges the current pull request. | | `/pr-open` | **Requires an active session with changes.** Opens a pull request from current session changes. | | `/pr-resolve-comments` | **Requires an open pull request with unresolved review comments.** Runs a prompt to resolve pull request comments. | | `/remote` | **Requires an active session.** Enables or manages remote control so you can access the current session from GitHub.com in a browser or from GitHub Mobile. Availability depends on your organization or enterprise policy. See [About remote control of GitHub Copilot CLI sessions](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/concepts/agents/copilot-cli/about-remote-control). | | `/rename` | **Requires an active session.** Renames the current chat or session. | | `/research [PROMPT]` | Runs a research workflow and produces a cited report. | | `/reset-allowed-tools` | **Requires an active session.** Clears session-level tool approvals and turns auto-approval off. | | `/restart-session` | **Requires an active session.** Restarts the current session and keeps its history. | | `/review` | **Requires an active session.** Reviews the current session's changes. | | `/rubber-duck [PROMPT]` | Requests critique on your approach or implementation by a model other than the one you have used in the session. See [Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/how-tos/github-copilot-app/agent-sessions#using-the-rubber-duck-agent). | | `/security-review` | **Requires an active session with changes.** Runs a security-focused review against current diffs. See [Working with agent sessions in the GitHub Copilot app](/en/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/how-tos/github-copilot-app/agent-sessions#using-security-review-in-app-sessions). | | `/skills` | Manages skills; use `/skills reload` to reload skills mid-session. | | `/spar [PROMPT]` | Runs adversarial reasoning to challenge your approach. | | `/spawn [PROMPT]` | Creates a focused child session for delegated work. | | `/terminal [COMMAND]` | **Requires an active session.** Opens a new terminal in the right panel and can optionally run a command. | | `/usage` | Opens usage and rate-limit details for your plan. |