Slash Command Factory
A comprehensive system for generating production-ready Claude Code slash commands through a simple question-based workflow.
Self-Evolving Skill: This skill improves through use. If instructions are wrong, parameters drifted, or a workaround was needed — fix this file immediately, don't defer. Only update for real, reproducible issues.
When to Use This Skill
- Creating new custom slash commands for Claude Code
- Generating command templates from presets
- Validating slash command YAML frontmatter syntax
- Organizing commands into proper folder structures
- Converting workflows into reusable slash commands
Overview
This skill helps you create custom slash commands for Claude Code by:
- Asking 5-7 straightforward questions about your command needs
- Generating complete command .md files with proper YAML frontmatter
- Providing 10 powerful preset commands for common use cases
- Validating command format and syntax
- Creating well-organized folder structures
- Offering installation guidance
Output: Complete slash commands ready to use in Claude Code
Command Structure Patterns
Three official patterns from Anthropic documentation:
| Pattern | Name | Best For | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Simple | Straightforward tasks (code review, file updates) | Context -> Task |
| B | Multi-Phase | Complex discovery (audits, system mapping) | Discovery -> Analysis -> Task |
| C | Agent-Style | Specialized roles (experts, orchestrators) | Role -> Process -> Guidelines |
Full templates and when-to-use guidance: Command Patterns
Naming Convention
All slash command files MUST follow kebab-case: [verb]-[noun].md
Rules: Lowercase only, 2-4 words, [a-z0-9-] characters, no underscores/camelCase
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| "Review pull requests" | pr-review.md |
| "Generate API documentation" | api-document.md |
| "Audit security compliance" | security-audit.md |
Full conversion algorithm and examples: Naming Convention
Bash Permission Rules
Critical: Blanket Bash permission is prohibited. Must use subcommand-level specificity.
# WRONG - too broad
allowed-tools: Bash(git:*)
# CORRECT - subcommand-level
allowed-tools: Bash(git add:*), Bash(git commit:*), Bash(git push:*)
# OK - simple commands without subcommand hierarchies
allowed-tools: Bash(cp:*), Bash(mkdir -p:*), Bash(date:*)
| Command Type | Bash Permissions | Example Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Git Commands | git status, git diff, git log, git branch | code-review, commit-assist |
| Discovery | find, tree, ls, du | codebase-analyze, structure-map |
| Analysis | grep, wc, head, tail, cat | search-code, count-lines |
| Data Processing | awk, sed, sort, uniq | parse-data, format-output |
Full patterns and selection guide: Bash Permissions
Two Paths to Generate Commands
Path 1: Quick-Start Presets (30 seconds)
Choose from 10 powerful preset commands:
| # | Command | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | /research-business | Comprehensive market research and competitive analysis |
| 2 | /research-content | Multi-platform content trend analysis and SEO strategy |
| 3 | /medical-translate | Medical terminology to 8th-10th grade (German/English) |
| 4 | /compliance-audit | HIPAA/GDPR/DSGVO compliance validation |
| 5 | /api-build | Complete API integration code with tests |
| 6 | /test-auto | Auto-generate comprehensive test suites |
| 7 | /docs-generate | Automated documentation creation |
| 8 | /knowledge-mine | Extract and structure insights from documents |
| 9 | /workflow-analyze | Analyze and optimize business processes |
| 10 | /batch-agents | Launch and coordinate multiple agents |
Full YAML configs and details: Preset Commands
Path 2: Custom Command (5-7 Questions)
Create a completely custom command by answering questions about:
- Purpose - What should the command do?
- Arguments - Auto-determined; all flags get mandatory short forms (
-b|--branch) - Tools - Which Claude Code tools (Read, Write, Bash, Grep, Task, etc.)
- Agents - Does it need to launch specialized agents?
- Output - Analysis, files, action, or report?
- Model - Default, Sonnet, Haiku, or Opus? (optional)
- Features - Bash execution, file references, context gathering? (optional)
Full question scripts and argument conventions: Question Flow
Generation & Installation
After collecting answers, the skill:
- Generates YAML frontmatter with proper
allowed-tools - Generates command body with purpose-specific instructions
- Creates folder structure under
generated-commands/[command-name]/ - Validates format (YAML, arguments, tools, organization)
- Provides installation instructions
# Install to project
cp generated-commands/[command-name]/[command-name].md .claude/commands/
# Install globally
cp generated-commands/[command-name]/[command-name].md ~/.claude/commands/
Plugin invocation: /plugin-name:command-name [arguments]
Full process, folder structure, and plugin invocation rules: Generation Process
Validation
Every generated command is validated for:
- Valid YAML frontmatter (proper syntax, required fields)
- Correct argument format (
$ARGUMENTS, not$1 $2 $3) - Short forms for all flags (mandatory 1-2 letter shortcuts)
- Bash subcommand-level specificity (no blanket
Bash) - Clean folder organization
If validation fails, you get specific fix instructions.
Full validation checklist, best practices, and troubleshooting: Validation Reference
Quick Reference
Usage
@slash-command-factory
Use the /research-business preset
@slash-command-factory
Create a custom command for analyzing customer feedback
Key Rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arguments | Always $ARGUMENTS (never $1, $2) |
| Flag short forms | Mandatory for all flags (-b|--branch) |
| Bash permissions | Subcommand-level only (Bash(git add:*)) |
| File naming | kebab-case, 2-4 words |
| Output location | ./generated-commands/[command-name]/ |
Ecosystem Integration
Works with: factory-guide, skills-guide, prompts-guide, agents-guide
More examples and integration details: Usage Examples
Post-Execution Reflection
After this skill completes, check before closing:
- Did the command succeed? — If not, fix the instruction or error table that caused the failure.
- Did parameters or output change? — If the underlying tool's interface drifted, update Usage examples and Parameters table to match.
- Was a workaround needed? — If you had to improvise (different flags, extra steps), update this SKILL.md so the next invocation doesn't need the same workaround.
Only update if the issue is real and reproducible — not speculative.