CLI
Slash commands
Every built-in /command in the Faelith CLI and desktop app.
Type / in the composer to open the command picker. The same commands work in the CLI and in the desktop app's Code panes.
Session#
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/help | Lists commands, skills and plugins |
/clear | Starts a fresh conversation and clears the to-do list |
/compact [size] | Summarizes the conversation now; with a size (/compact 300k) sets where auto-compact kicks in for this session only |
/sessions (/resume) | Reopen a previous session in this workspace |
/rename | Rename the current session |
/rewind | Restore files and conversation to an earlier checkpoint |
/export | Write the transcript to Markdown |
/copy | Copy the last assistant message |
/status, /stats, /cost, /token-usage | Session status, statistics, cost estimate and token budget |
/exit | Leave the CLI |
Model and behaviour#
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/model [id] | Show or switch the model (echo, horizon) |
/thinking [level] | Show or set the thinking level |
/mode, /ask, /plan, /parallel, /peak | Switch interaction mode; see Modes and permissions |
/goal <text>, /loop <prompt> | Work until a host-verified goal is met; repeat a prompt after every turn |
/tasks | Show the current to-do list |
/advisor, /bugfinder, /smartshift | Second opinion, post-implementation inspector, automatic mode routing |
| `/subagent inherit | echo |
/permissions [mode] | Show or set the permission mode |
/review | Review the current changes |
See Advisor, Bugfinder, goals and more.
Workspace and tools#
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/init | Create the project's .faelith/ folder |
/add-dir <path> | Grant the agent another directory |
/files, /diff | List project files; toggle side-by-side diffs or open one file's diff |
/worktree, /branch | Create (or delete) a git worktree; create a session branch |
/mcp | Manage MCP servers |
/skills, /agents, /hooks, /memory | List skills, agents, hooks and memory files |
/plugin, /reload-plugins | Manage and reload plugins and skills |
/autolearn | Automatic FAELITH.md learning |
/toolcalls | Minimized or full tool rows |
/sandbox-toggle | Bash sandbox on or off |
/scan | System diagnostics |
/vim, /keybindings | Vim keys; list every shortcut |
/theme | Dark or light |
/settings | Open the interactive settings |
Account#
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/login, /subscription | Sign in with the browser (device flow), or paste a key with /login <key> |
/apikey | Save a Faelith API key |
/logout | Sign out and return to the sign-in screen |
/usage, /limits | 5-hour and weekly meters; show or hide the limit line under the composer |
| `/credits on | off` |
/usage-reset | List or redeem a usage reset grant |
/upgrade | Check for a new CLI version |
/version, /changelog (/release-notes) | Version and release notes |
Skills, plugin commands and MCP prompts add their own / commands.
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