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Slash commands

In the interactive terminal UI (lily with no arguments), type / to bring up the command menu. Slash commands control the session, your account, and how the agent works — everything you can't say to the agent in plain language.

Type /help at any time for the built-in list. This page is the full reference, grouped by what each command is for.

Session & conversation

CommandWhat it does
/helpShow help and keyboard shortcuts.
/clearClear the conversation history.
/compactCompact the context — summarize the conversation to free up room.
/rewindRewind the conversation to an earlier message. /rewind lists messages, /rewind N drops everything after message N, /rewind undo restores them.
/contextShow the full session context snapshot.
/transcriptOpen the current session's transcript file.
/exportSave this conversation to a file.
/quitExit Lily.

/rewind rewinds the conversation, not your files — it doesn't undo edits the agent already made on disk.

Sessions

CommandWhat it does
/resumeOpen the session picker to reopen a past session.
/renameRename the current session.
/saveBookmark the session for easy access.
/unsaveRemove the bookmark.
/forkFork the session into a new window (optionally with a prompt).

Model & reasoning

CommandWhat it does
/modelList or switch Pathvela models.
/reasoning (or /thinking)Show or change how reasoning is displayed (off / full / current).
/planProduce a plan-only response, rendered as a plan card. Add a goal: /plan <goal>.

/plan is a one-shot — it gives you a plan for the current request; it isn't a persistent "planning mode" you switch in and out of.

Working in your project

CommandWhat it does
/diffCycle or set the diff display mode (off / inline / full / pinned / file).
/gitShow git status for the working directory.
/commitMake logical commits from your current changes.
/commit-pushMake commits, then push.
/testVerify a claim or your current changes with layered tests.
/reviewLaunch a one-shot review of your changes.
/fixRecover when the model can't continue.
/improveAutonomously improve the repository.
/refactorRun a safe refactor loop.
/todosShow the session to-do list as a card in the chat.
/btwAsk a side question in the side panel without derailing the main task.
/findSearch the transcript (also Ctrl+F).
/focusToggle a quieter transcript view.

Capabilities

CommandWhat it does
/memoryToggle memory on or off — see Memory.
/skillsShow the loaded skills — see Skills.
/permissionsReview pending permissions in this session — see Permissions & safety.

Appearance & configuration

CommandWhat it does
/themeShow or change the colour theme (auto / light / dark).
/settingsChange settings without restarting.
/configShow or edit configuration.
/composeWrite your prompt in your editor.
/webOpen Work — this session in a browser page served from your computer.
/keysShow your key bindings and any conflicts with your terminal.

Account & usage

CommandWhat it does
/loginAdd or replace your Pathvela API key.
/logoutRemove the saved Pathvela API key.
/accountShow whether Pathvela is connected.
/subscriptionShow your Pathvela plan and credits.
/usageWhere to see your Pathvela usage.
/productivityGenerate a shareable usage report and dashboard image.
/supportEmail Pathvela support with diagnostics prefilled.
/versionShow the current version.

While the agent is running

InputWhat it does
/cancel or /interruptStop the current run.

See also

  • Commands — the command-line commands (lily run, lily key, and the rest).
  • Configuration and Features — memory, skills, permissions, and the other capabilities these commands surface.