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Type Faster, Create Faster - Introducing Slash Commands

Jul 28, 2025

Dev Team

Ever noticed how the fastest creators barely touch their mouse? They live in keyboard shortcuts, command palettes, and quick actions. If you’re tired of hunting through menus for basic tasks, slash commands are about to become your new best friend.

Type / in InkyCut’s chat, and watch a whole world of instant actions unfold. No more clicking through menus. No more interrupting your creative flow. Just pure, streamlined efficiency.

What Are Slash Commands?

Slash commands are your direct line to InkyCut’s most common actions. Start typing / in the chat input, and you’ll see an intelligent autocomplete dropdown that learns what you want before you finish typing.

Think of them as keyboard shortcuts for the chat era—but smarter.

The Magic of Smart Autocomplete

Here’s where it gets interesting. Our autocomplete doesn’t just match exact text. It’s built with fuzzy matching that understands what you’re trying to do:

Type /res → suggests /reset
Type /rst → also suggests /reset (with highlighted matching letters)
Type /sh → suggests /share

The system learns your patterns and gets you there faster, whether you’re a precise typer or someone who likes to abbreviate everything.

Every Command at Your Fingertips

🔄 `/reset` - Fresh Start

Sometimes you need to clear the slate completely. This command resets your entire project to default state—files, chat history, everything. Perfect for starting over or clearing a test project.

/reset

📤 `/import` - Bring Projects In

Got a project file you want to work with? Skip the menu navigation.

/import

Opens the import dialog instantly, ready for drag-and-drop or file selection.

💾 `/export` - Save Your Work

Export with surgical precision. Choose your format, even export directly without the dialog:

/export --format json --yes
/export --format mp4
/export -f webm

The --yes flag bypasses the dialog entirely and downloads immediately. Perfect for quick backups.

🔗 `/share` - Instant Collaboration

Share your project with end-to-end encryption in seconds:

/share --yes

This creates an encrypted shareable link and returns the URL directly in chat. No dialog, no extra clicks—just pure efficiency.

Once the autocomplete appears, your hands never need to leave the keyboard:

Arrow Up/Down: Navigate through commands
Enter: Select and auto-complete the command
Escape: Close the dropdown
Keep typing: Filter results in real-time

It’s the kind of interaction that feels natural after about 30 seconds and becomes indispensable after 30 minutes.

Visual Feedback That Guides You

The autocomplete dropdown isn’t just functional—it’s informative:

Command highlighting: See exactly which characters match your input
Full descriptions: Understand what each command does without guessing
Usage examples: See the full syntax with available options
Selection highlighting: Always know which command you’re about to select

Built for Speed, Designed for Flow

Every design decision prioritizes flow state:

Upward expansion: Dropdown appears above input so it never blocks your view
Instant filtering: Results update as you type, no lag
Smart positioning: Works in any screen size or layout
Error handling: Clear feedback when commands fail or options are invalid

Why This Matters for Creators

When you’re in the zone, every interruption costs creative momentum. Slash commands eliminate those micro-frustrations:

No hunting through menus while your idea is hot
No breaking focus to remember where a feature lives
No context switching between mouse and keyboard
No waiting for dialogs when you know exactly what you want

Getting Started

Ready to speed up your workflow? Just:

Open InkyCut’s chat interface
Type / to see all available commands
Start typing to filter (try /rst for reset)
Use arrow keys to navigate or click to select
Hit Enter to execute

Within minutes, you’ll discover your own shortcuts and patterns. Within days, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without them.

What’s Next?

This is just the foundation. We’re already working on:

Custom commands: Define your own project-specific shortcuts
Command history: Quick access to recently used commands
Parameter memory: Remember your preferred export formats and options
Advanced options: More powerful arguments for complex workflows

The goal is simple: every action you do more than once should be one keystroke away.

Ready to experience the speed? Open InkyCut, type /, and discover how much faster creation can be when your tools get out of your way.

Have ideas for new slash commands? Let us know what would make your workflow even smoother.