Custom Commands
Create powerful slash commands with templates, dynamic arguments, and shell integration.
⚡ Quick Start
Custom commands appear as slash commands in the TUI. Type /yourcommand
to execute them.
- Store in
~/.config/abov3/command/
as.md
files - Or configure in
~/.config/abov3/abov3.json
- Project-specific commands in
.abov3/command/
Creating Commands
Method 1: Markdown Files
Create ~/.config/abov3/command/test.md
:
---
description: Run tests with coverage
agent: build
model: anthropic/claude-3-sonnet
---
Run the full test suite with coverage reporting.
Show any failing tests and suggest fixes.
$ARGUMENTS
Use in TUI: /test unit tests for auth module
Method 2: JSON Configuration
Add to ~/.config/abov3/abov3.json
:
{
"command": {
"review": {
"template": "Review this code for best practices:\n$ARGUMENTS",
"description": "Code review assistant",
"agent": "plan",
"model": "anthropic/claude-3-opus"
},
"optimize": {
"template": "Optimize this code for performance:\n$ARGUMENTS",
"description": "Performance optimizer"
}
}
}
Command Configuration Options
Option | Type | Required | Description |
---|---|---|---|
template |
string | ✅ Yes | The prompt template sent to the AI |
description |
string | ❌ No | Brief explanation shown in help |
agent |
string | ❌ No | Specific agent to use (build, plan, etc.) |
model |
string | ❌ No | Override default model |
subtask |
boolean | ❌ No | Force execution as subagent |
Template Features
Dynamic Variables
$ARGUMENTS
Placeholder for user-provided arguments
---
template: |
Debug this error:
$ARGUMENTS
---
Usage: /debug TypeError: Cannot read property 'x' of undefined
Shell Command Integration
`command` - Shell Output
Execute shell commands and include output in prompt
---
template: |
Analyze the current git status:
`git status`
Recent commits:
`git log --oneline -5`
$ARGUMENTS
---
File Content Inclusion
@filename - File Contents
Include file contents directly in the prompt
---
template: |
Review this configuration:
@package.json
Check for:
$ARGUMENTS
---
Example Commands
/deploy
---
description: Deploy application to production
agent: build
model: anthropic/claude-3-opus
---
Deploy the application following these steps:
1. Run tests: `npm test`
2. Build: `npm run build`
3. Check deployment config: @deploy.config.js
$ARGUMENTS
Ensure all tests pass before deployment.
/security
---
description: Security audit for current project
agent: plan
temperature: 0.3
---
Perform a security audit on:
`find . -name "*.js" -o -name "*.ts" | head -20`
Check for:
- Exposed credentials
- SQL injection vulnerabilities
- XSS risks
- Insecure dependencies: `npm audit`
$ARGUMENTS
/refactor
---
description: Suggest refactoring improvements
agent: plan
model: anthropic/claude-3-sonnet
---
Analyze this code for refactoring opportunities:
$ARGUMENTS
Consider:
- Design patterns
- Code duplication
- Performance improvements
- Readability enhancements
- Modern JavaScript/TypeScript features
/todo
---
description: Generate TODO list from code comments
subtask: true
---
Find all TODO comments in the codebase:
`grep -r "TODO\|FIXME\|HACK" --include="*.js" --include="*.ts"`
Organize them by:
1. Priority (FIXME > TODO > HACK)
2. File location
3. Estimated effort
$ARGUMENTS
Advanced Patterns
Conditional Logic
---
template: |
Check environment: `echo $NODE_ENV`
If production:
- Verify backups
- Check monitoring
If development:
- Enable debug mode
- Skip optimizations
$ARGUMENTS
---
Multi-File Analysis
---
template: |
Analyze the API structure:
Routes: @src/routes/index.js
Controllers: @src/controllers/index.js
Models: @src/models/index.js
Suggest improvements for: $ARGUMENTS
---
Interactive Workflows
---
description: Create new feature
agent: build
---
Create a new feature: $ARGUMENTS
Steps:
1. Create feature branch
2. Generate boilerplate: `ls src/templates/`
3. Write tests first (TDD)
4. Implement the feature
5. Update documentation
Ask me questions if you need clarification.
Best Practices
📝 Naming Conventions
- Use lowercase for command names
- Use hyphens for multi-word commands:
code-review.md
- Keep names short and memorable
🎯 Template Design
- Be specific about expected output format
- Include context from shell commands and files
- Use
$ARGUMENTS
for flexibility - Specify agent and model for consistency
⚡ Performance Tips
- Cache expensive shell commands when possible
- Limit file inclusions to relevant sections
- Use
subtask: true
for quick operations - Choose appropriate models for task complexity
Command Discovery
In TUI
- Type
/
to see all available commands - Use
/help
to see command descriptions - Tab completion works for command names
Command Locations
Commands are loaded in this priority order:
.abov3/command/
- Project-specific~/.config/abov3/command/
- User globalabov3.json
- Configuration file- Built-in commands