500 ChatGPT Slash Commands for Content, Code & Productivity
A bookmarkable library of 500 copy-paste ChatGPT slash commands across content, code, marketing, and productivity, plus how to save and reuse them.
ChatGPT slash commands are short, reusable prompt shortcuts , like /outline or /debug , that trigger a predefined instruction so you never retype long prompts. ChatGPT has no universal built-in slash menu, but Custom GPTs, custom instructions, or a text-expander app recreate the system. Below: how it works, plus a 500-command copy-paste library by category.
TL;DR:
- Slash commands are saved prompt shortcuts you trigger with a "/" prefix instead of retyping instructions.
- Implement them with a text expander (fastest), Custom GPT conversation starters, or custom instructions.
- This library contains 500 commands across 6 categories: content writing, image prompting, coding, productivity, marketing, and creative thinking.
- Replace anything in [brackets] with your own input before running a command.
- Chain commands into pipelines , for example,
/ideas→/outline→/draft→/tighten.
What are ChatGPT slash commands?
The "/" convention comes from chat apps like Discord and Slack, developer tools, and command palettes: type a slash, pick a command, and the software executes a canned action. Applied to ChatGPT, a slash command is simply an agreement with yourself , /summarize always means "summarize the following text in 5 bullets," so your fingers type 10 characters instead of a paragraph of instructions.
Because the shortcut expands into a full prompt, the quality of a slash command depends entirely on the prompt behind it. The best commands are specific (they name the output format), parameterized (they take inputs in brackets, like /rewrite-formal [text]), and repeatable (you use them weekly, not once). The 500 commands below follow this pattern: short trigger, clear job, bracketed inputs.
How to set up and use slash commands
| Method | Cost | Best for | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text expander (Espanso, TextExpander, Raycast) | Free–paid | Power users; works in every app, not just ChatGPT | Setup per device |
| Custom GPT conversation starters | Plus required | One-click workflows inside a specialized GPT | Only inside that GPT |
| Custom instructions | Free | Global style rules and 2–3 favorite shortcuts | Limited space; not a real trigger system |
| Cheat-sheet document | Free | Beginners; zero setup | Manual copy-paste every time |
- Pick one method to start. If you use ChatGPT daily, install a text expander , it pays for itself within a week. Casual users should start with a cheat-sheet doc and upgrade later.
- Create your first five commands. Do not import all 500. Choose the five tasks you repeat most (for most people:
/summarize,/rewrite,/reply-draft,/ideas,/explain) and wire those up first. - Write the expansion, not just the trigger. The snippet behind
/outlineshould be a complete instruction: "Create a detailed article outline for [topic]: hook, 5 H2 sections with 3 bullets each, FAQ section, conclusion. Audience: [audience]." The trigger is short; the payload is thorough. - Use a consistent naming scheme. Verb-first names (
/draft-*,/rewrite-*,/fix-*) group naturally and are easier to remember than clever names. - Chain commands into pipelines. Save multi-step sequences as single snippets ,
/blog-postcan expand to "run /ideas, then /outline on the winner, then /draft, then /tighten" , turning four prompts into one shortcut.
The 500-command library
Commands are grouped into 6 categories with subcategory counts. Copy any command, replace the [bracketed] placeholders, and paste it into ChatGPT. Bookmark this page , it is designed as a permanent reference.
1. Content writing (96 commands)
Ideation & angles (16)
/ideas [topic]/angles [topic]/contrarian [topic]/trends [industry]/questions [topic]/myths [topic]/hot-takes [topic]/listicle [topic]/beginner-guide [topic]/advanced-guide [topic]/comparison-ideas [niche]/case-study-angles [topic]/seasonal [topic]/newsjack [topic]/audience-pain [audience]/content-pillars [niche]
Outlines & structure (14)
/outline [topic]/outline-seo [keyword]/toc [topic]/structure-compare [A] [B]/structure-howto [topic]/hook-options [topic]/intro-draft [topic]/conclusion-draft [topic]/subheads [draft]/flow-check [outline]/expand-section [heading]/brief [keyword]/angle-pick [options]/outline-reverse [draft]
Drafting (20)
/draft [outline]/draft-intro [topic]/draft-section [heading]/draft-500 [topic]/draft-1000 [topic]/draft-casual [topic]/draft-formal [topic]/draft-story [topic]/draft-data [topic]/draft-persuasive [topic]/continue [text]/expand [paragraph]/examples-add [text]/analogy [concept]/story-open [topic]/stat-lead [topic]/quote-find [topic]/draft-faq [topic]/draft-tldr [article]/draft-meta [article]
Editing & rewriting (20)
/tighten [text]/rewrite [text]/rewrite-simple [text]/rewrite-formal [text]/rewrite-casual [text]/rewrite-persuasive [text]/grammar [text]/clarity [text]/tone-shift [tone] [text]/shorten [text]/lengthen [text]/paraphrase [text]/active-voice [text]/jargon-cut [text]/flow-fix [text]/redundant-cut [text]/proofread [text]/grade-level [level] [text]/humanize [text]/final-polish [text]
SEO & optimization (14)
/keywords [topic]/keyword-cluster [keyword]/title-tags [topic]/meta-desc [topic]/slug [title]/headers [keyword]/intent [keyword]/serp-gaps [keyword]/faq-schema [topic]/internal-links [article]/alt-text [image description]/snippet-hook [topic]/content-refresh [text]/cannibal-check [keywords]
Repurposing & distribution (12)
/repurpose-thread [article]/repurpose-linkedin [article]/repurpose-newsletter [article]/repurpose-script [article]/repurpose-carousel [article]/repurpose-summary [article]/quote-cards [article]/repurpose-faq [article]/distro-plan [article]/teaser [article]/crosspost [article]/update-old [article]
2. Image prompting (60 commands)
Style & aesthetics (18)
/photo-real [subject]/cinematic [subject]/minimalist [subject]/flat-illustration [subject]/watercolor [subject]/pixel-art [subject]/3d-render [subject]/anime [subject]/vintage-poster [subject]/cyberpunk [subject]/editorial [subject]/isometric [subject]/line-art [subject]/oil-painting [subject]/double-exposure [subject]/grainy-film [subject]/neon [subject]/storybook [subject]
Composition & lighting (16)
/rule-thirds [subject]/symmetry [subject]/closeup [subject]/wide-shot [subject]/aerial [subject]/golden-hour [subject]/blue-hour [subject]/studio-light [subject]/rim-light [subject]/softbox [subject]/dramatic-shadow [subject]/bokeh [subject]/long-exposure [subject]/macro [subject]/low-angle [subject]/negative-space [subject]
Subjects & branding (14)
/hero-image [product]/logo-concept [brand]/mascot [brand]/icon-set [theme]/banner [topic]/thumbnail [video title]/infographic [data]/mockup [product]/character-sheet [character]/brand-palette [mood]/pattern [theme]/avatar [persona]/cover-art [title]/ad-creative [product]
Iterate & fix (12)
/variation [prompt]/upscale-detail [prompt]/fix-hands [prompt]/fix-text [prompt]/change-bg [prompt] [background]/change-style [prompt] [style]/zoom-out [prompt]/add-element [prompt] [element]/remove-element [prompt]/color-grade [prompt] [mood]/aspect-16x9 [prompt]/aspect-square [prompt]
3. Coding (100 commands)
Debugging (20)
/debug [code]/trace [error]/explain-error [error message]/fix-bug [code]/repro-steps [bug]/edge-cases [function]/log-add [code]/stack-read [stack trace]/null-check [code]/race-check [code]/memory-leak [code]/perf-bottleneck [code]/flaky-test [test]/type-error [code]/async-bug [code]/off-by-one [code]/regression-hunt [code]/minimal-repro [code]/debug-plan [bug description]/root-cause [symptoms]
Code generation (24)
/function [description]/class [description]/api-endpoint [description]/crud [model]/component [description]/hook [description]/script [task]/cli [description]/parser [format]/validator [rules]/middleware [purpose]/auth-flow [provider]/db-schema [entities]/migration [change]/seed-data [model]/unit-test [function]/integration-test [flow]/mock [interface]/dockerfile [app]/ci-pipeline [stack]/lambda [task]/cron-job [task]/websocket [use case]/boilerplate [stack]
Refactoring & review (16)
/refactor [code]/simplify [code]/dry [code]/extract-fn [code]/rename [code]/review [code]/security-review [code]/perf-review [code]/style-fix [code]/comment [code]/docstring [function]/readme [project]/changelog [commits]/deprecate [code]/modernize [code]/split-module [code]
Explaining & learning (16)
/explain [code]/eli5 [concept]/how-it-works [technology]/compare-lang [concept] [lang A] [lang B]/big-o [algorithm]/design-pattern [problem]/antipattern [code]/interview-q [topic]/quiz-me [topic]/roadmap [goal]/cheatsheet [topic]/glossary [topic]/analogy-code [concept]/history-of [technology]/best-practice [task]/gotcha [language]
SQL & data (12)
/sql [question]/join-fix [query]/optimize-sql [query]/schema-review [ddl]/pivot [table]/window-fn [task]/cte [query]/index-advice [query]/explain-plan [query]/pandas [task]/regex [pattern description]/data-clean [dataset description]
DevOps & regex (12)
/deploy-check [app]/env-debug [error]/logs-parse [logs]/k8s-yaml [service]/nginx [use case]/bash [task]/git-fix [situation]/git-msg [diff]/rollback-plan [deploy]/monitor [service]/regex-test [pattern]/cron-expr [schedule description]
4. Productivity (84 commands)
Email triage (16)
/inbox-zero [emails]/triage [email]/reply-draft [email]/reply-polite-no [request]/reply-followup [thread]/summarize-thread [emails]/action-items [email]/email-shorten [draft]/subject-lines [email]/cold-email [target]/intro-email [person]/thank-you [context]/apology-email [situation]/escalate [issue]/unsubscribe-audit [subscriptions]/email-templates [role]
Meetings & notes (14)
/meeting-prep [agenda]/meeting-notes [transcript]/meeting-summary [notes]/decisions-log [transcript]/standup [yesterday] [today]/one-on-one [topics]/retro [sprint]/agenda-build [goal]/followup-email [meeting notes]/minutes [transcript]/parking-lot [discussion]/risks-log [project]/stakeholder-update [project]/skip-meeting [agenda]
Planning & goals (16)
/day-plan [priorities]/week-plan [goals]/timebox [tasks]/prioritize [task list]/eisenhower [tasks]/okr-draft [objective]/goal-breakdown [goal]/habit-plan [habit]/project-plan [project]/milestones [project]/wbs [project]/deadline-plan [deadline] [scope]/capacity-check [tasks] [hours]/energy-map [tasks]/quarter-review [goals]/reset-day [backlog]
Research & summaries (18)
/summarize [text]/summarize-bullets [text]/summarize-eli5 [text]/tldr [article]/key-takeaways [document]/briefing [topic]/compare-sources [topic]/fact-check [claim]/pros-cons [decision]/deep-dive [topic]/landscape [industry]/timeline [event]/who-is [person]/define [term]/translate [text] [language]/extract-data [text]/cite-check [text]/reading-list [topic]
Decisions & problem-solving (12)
/decide [options]/decision-matrix [options] [criteria]/premortem [plan]/five-whys [problem]/swot [idea]/tradeoffs [options]/second-order [decision]/devils-advocate [plan]/opportunity-cost [options]/reversible-check [decision]/gut-check [decision]/commit [decision]
Everyday admin (8)
/todo-clean [list]/expense-summary [expenses]/travel-plan [destination]/packing-list [trip]/gift-ideas [person]/rename-files [pattern]/form-draft [purpose]/checklist [task]
5. Marketing (90 commands)
Copywriting (22)
/headline [topic]/headline-10 [topic]/subhead [headline]/value-prop [product]/tagline [brand]/cta [offer]/hero-copy [product]/benefits [product]/features-benefits [features]/about-page [company]/press-release [news]/slogan [brand]/elevator-pitch [product]/one-liner [product]/brand-voice [samples]/tone-guide [brand]/copy-audit [page]/rewrite-ad [copy]/urgency [offer]/guarantee-copy [offer]/faq-page [product]/testimonial-ask [customer]
Social media (24)
/tweet [idea]/thread [topic]/linkedin-post [idea]/linkedin-story [experience]/instagram-caption [photo]/reel-script [topic]/tiktok-script [topic]/youtube-title [video]/youtube-desc [video]/youtube-hooks [topic]/hashtags [topic]/poll [topic]/carousel [topic]/meme-caption [trend]/comment-reply [comment]/dm-script [goal]/bio [profile]/pinned-post [offer]/content-calendar [niche]/viral-angles [topic]/repurpose-video [script]/social-audit [account]/engagement-plan [account]/launch-posts [product]
Email marketing (16)
/welcome-series [product]/subject-50 [topic]/preview-text [subject]/newsletter [topic]/drip-3 [goal]/abandon-cart [product]/winback [segment]/launch-sequence [product]/webinar-invite [event]/nurture [segment]/announcement [news]/promo-email [offer]/story-email [anecdote]/ps-line [email]/unsubscribe-save [reason]/email-audit [sequence]
Ads & landing pages (14)
/ad-headlines [product]/ad-primary [product]/ad-angles [product]/landing-hero [offer]/landing-sections [offer]/lead-magnet [audience]/tripwire [product]/upsell [offer]/webinar-slide [topic]/sales-page [offer]/objection-faq [offer]/bonus-stack [offer]/scarcity [offer]/ad-audit [campaign]
Analytics & strategy (14)
/kpi-set [goal]/funnel-audit [funnel]/cac-think [business]/positioning [product]/icp [product]/messaging-house [brand]/competitor-teardown [competitor]/gap-analysis [market]/campaign-retro [campaign]/channel-pick [audience]/budget-split [budget]/experiment-plan [hypothesis]/north-star [product]/growth-loops [product]
6. Creative thinking (70 commands)
Brainstorming (18)
/brainstorm [topic]/brainstorm-20 [topic]/crazy-ideas [problem]/scamper [idea]/reverse [goal]/combine [A] [B]/analogy-storm [problem]/what-if [scenario]/constraints [idea] [constraint]/steal-like [industry]/rename-storm [product]/tagline-storm [brand]/feature-storm [product]/niche-down [market]/blue-ocean [industry]/idea-score [ideas]/kill-ideas [list]/one-more [ideas]
Roleplay & perspective (14)
/as-expert [field] [question]/as-skeptic [plan]/as-customer [product]/as-investor [pitch]/as-beginner [topic]/as-historian [event]/as-coach [goal]/as-editor [draft]/as-lawyer [idea]/as-designer [product]/as-comedian [topic]/as-philosopher [question]/as-ceo [decision]/as-teacher [topic]
Fiction & storytelling (14)
/story-idea [genre]/plot-twist [story]/character [role]/dialogue [scene]/worldbuild [setting]/opening-line [genre]/chapter-outline [story]/villain [story]/backstory [character]/scene-rewrite [scene]/pacing-fix [chapter]/theme-weave [theme]/ending-options [story]/title-fiction [story]
Learning anything (14)
/learn-plan [skill]/explain-deep [concept]/socratic [topic]/flashcards [topic]/mnemonic [list]/analogy-learn [concept]/mistakes [skill]/first-principles [topic]/mental-model [situation]/book-summary [title]/course-outline [skill]/practice-drills [skill]/jargon-buster [field]/exam-prep [topic]
Fun & utility (10)
/riddle [theme]/trivia [topic]/party-game [group]/toast [occasion]/roast-light [topic]/compliment [person]/excuse-polite [situation]/motivate [goal]/journal-prompt [mood]/dream-decode [dream]
Sources
- OpenAI Help Center , documentation on custom instructions, GPTs, and prompting: help.openai.com
- OpenAI , official announcements and guides for GPTs and ChatGPT features: openai.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does ChatGPT have built-in slash commands?
Not as a universal system. ChatGPT has no native '/' menu like Discord or Slack. 'Slash commands' in the ChatGPT world means a personal system of short prompt shortcuts you trigger with a '/' prefix , implemented through Custom GPT conversation starters, custom instructions, or a text-expander app. This library is designed to work with all three methods.
Q: What is the difference between slash commands and custom instructions?
Custom instructions set permanent background context: who you are and how ChatGPT should generally behave. Slash commands are saved prompt shortcuts you trigger with a "/" prefix for repeatable workflows. Use custom instructions for your role and preferences, and slash commands for specific tasks like /outline or /debug.
Q: How do I save slash commands for reuse?
The fastest method is a text expander such as Espanso (free), TextExpander, or Raycast snippets: typing '/outline' auto-expands into the full prompt. Alternatively, add your most-used commands to a Custom GPT's conversation starters, or keep a cheat-sheet document and paste from it. All three approaches are explained in the setup section above.
Q: Can I use slash commands with the free version of ChatGPT?
Yes. The text-expander and copy-paste methods work on the free tier because the 'command' is just a shortcut for a prompt you could type manually. Custom GPTs require a Plus subscription, but they are optional , nothing in this library depends on paid features.
Q: Do slash commands work inside Custom GPTs?
Yes, and this is their most powerful home. Add your favorite commands as conversation starters or bake them into the GPT's instructions with trigger phrases, and the GPT will execute that workflow whenever you type the shortcut. This turns a generic assistant into a specialized tool for writing, coding, or marketing.
Q: How do I chain multiple slash commands together?
Run them in sequence, feeding each output into the next: '/ideas AI newsletters' → pick one → '/outline [idea]' → '/draft [outline]' → '/tighten [draft]'. For frequent chains, save the whole sequence as one text-expander snippet or a single Custom GPT instruction so one shortcut runs the entire pipeline.
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