A practical guide to lesser-known Claude Code terminal features that improve daily developer workflows. Covers the ! shell command prefix for running commands in-context, @ file mentions for injecting file content, /statusline for a persistent terminal dashboard, multi-directory context expansion, token usage tracking with /cost, context visualization, and context management via /compact, rewind (Escape×2), and /clear. Also covers /btw for side conversations without interrupting ongoing tasks and /simplify for automated post-session refactoring. The author recommends using Claude Opus for the /simplify command and advises proactive context management rather than waiting for automatic compaction.
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Run Shell CommandsFile MentionsCustomize The StatuslineExpand Your Working ContextKnow What You’re SpendingVisualize Your Context WindowCompact, Rewind and ClearBy the way…SimplifyConclusion338 Impressions