Shortcuts
Create slash shortcuts for repeatable prompts and instructions
Shortcuts reduce repetitive prompting by turning common instructions into slash commands. They are one of the fastest ways to standardize operator behavior without over-automating.
Shortcut scope
- Global shortcuts: available broadly
- Bot-scoped shortcuts: available only within specific bot contexts
Use bot-scoped shortcuts for specialized workflows and global shortcuts for universal operations.
Shortcut fields
Each shortcut defines:
- Slash name (
/name) - Description
- Prompt template
- Optional input hint
- Icon
Authoring workflow
From Shortcuts or Settings > Shortcuts:
- Create from blank or duplicate a starter
- Write the smallest useful template
- Add input hints when user-provided context is expected
- Test with realistic prompts
- Iterate for clarity and consistency
Runtime behavior
- If input is required, Claw prompts for it
- If no input is required, execution starts immediately
Design guidance
- Keep slash names short, clear, and unique
- Make descriptions outcome-oriented
- Avoid templates that are too broad
- Use bot-scoped variants when output needs domain context
High-value shortcut categories
- Review and triage
- Status/report formatting
- Decision summaries
- Repeated code/content transforms