Type / in the composer to see commands. Pick one from the list, or keep typing the name. Commands with extra text after them (a title, a URL, a prompt) need that extra text.
A shorter everyday list lives on Working with Grok.
Chat and window
These run in the Workbench itself — they do not send a new job to Grok, except where noted.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/new /clear /clean | Start a new chat in this project |
/rewind /undo | Rewind files and later messages |
/plan | Switch to Plan mode |
/ask | Switch to Ask mode |
/always-approve /auto | Switch to Auto (tools approved without asking) |
/copy | Copy the latest reply |
/export | Copy the conversation as Markdown |
/rename /title | Rename this chat — add the new title after the command |
/delete | Delete this chat (asks first) |
/model /m | Set the model — add the model id, or opens Settings if you omit it |
/settings /config /preferences /prefs | Open Settings |
/theme /t | Open appearance settings |
/docs /howto /guides | Open the Grok Build docs in your browser |
/usage /cost | Open your xAI usage page |
/login | Sign-in help |
/logout | Sign-out help |
/quit /exit | Quit Grok Build Workbench |
/view-plan /show-plan /plan-view | Show the current plan |
/session-info /status /info | Show session details |
Ask Grok to do something
These send a prepared request into the chat. Grok then does the work.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/commit | Inspect the diff, write a commit message, and commit. Does not push. |
/review | Review uncommitted changes. Does not edit files unless you ask. |
/compact | Compress conversation history. Keeps decisions, paths, and unfinished work. |
/transcribe /yt /youtube | Transcribe a YouTube video — add a URL or video id |
/imagine | Generate an image — add what you want pictured |
/imagine-video | Generate a video — add what you want animated |
/remember | Save a note to memory — add the fact to keep |
/memory /mem | Show or manage memory for this project |
/flush | Save important facts from this session into memory now |
/dream | Consolidate memory — merge session notes into topics |
/btw | Ask a side question without dropping the main task |
/loop | Run a prompt on a repeating interval — add the interval and the prompt |
/goal | Set or manage an autonomous goal |
/deep-research | Start a research workflow — add the question |
/workflow | Launch or control a workflow |
/workflows | List active and recent workflow runs |
/feedback | Send feedback about the Workbench or Grok Build |
/doctor | Diagnose this session (auth, model, folder). Suggests fixes. Does not edit files. |
Grok Build terminal only
These names show up because they exist in the Grok Build terminal. They do not run in the Workbench. If you pick one, the app says so instead of failing silently.
| Command | What it would do in the terminal |
|---|---|
/context | Show context-window use |
/resume | Reload a previous session |
/dashboard /agents-dashboard /sessions | Agent dashboard |
/fork | Branch this session |
/edit-prompt | Edit the draft in an external editor |
/home /welcome | Return to the welcome screen |
/effort | Set reasoning effort |
/multiline /ml | Toggle multiline Enter |
/history | Search prompt history |
/compact-mode | Toggle compact display |
/vim-mode | Toggle vim scrollback keys |
/minimal | Switch to the minimal terminal UI |
/fullscreen /full | Switch to the fullscreen terminal UI |
/hooks | Manage hooks |
/plugins | Manage plugins |
/marketplace | Open the plugin marketplace |
/skills | Manage skills |
/mcps | Manage MCP servers |
/tutorial /tour /onboarding | Open the onboarding tutorial |
/import-claude | Import Claude settings |
/config-agents /agents | Manage agent definitions |
/personas | Manage personas |
/privacy | Coding data and training |
/timestamps | Toggle message timestamps |
/release-notes /changelog | View release notes |