Claude Code Cheat Sheet: Essential Commands & Patterns at a Glance

Claude Code ships with hundreds of commands, shortcuts, and configuration patterns. You can hunt through docs, or you can print this one-page reference and pin it next to your monitor.

What you get:

A single printable PDF cheat sheet covering:

Slash Commands

• @ commands: @codebase, @docs, @git, @problems, @terminal
• / commands: /fix, /explain, /memory, /help, /compact
• Search and navigation shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Navigation: prev/next edit, accept/reject, interrupt
• Context management: clear, compact, copy
• Multi-line and special input patterns

Hook Configuration Patterns

• damage-control.py: blocking destructive commands
• verify-completion.py: evidence-based task verification
• Session initialization and memory flush hooks
• Installation paths and activation triggers

MCP Server Setup

• Server configuration syntax (stdio vs HTTP)
• Tool naming and schema definition
• Error handling patterns
• Health check commands

Memory System Quick-Start

• MEMORY.md structure and indexing
• CLAUDE.md integration
• 4 memory types: user, feedback, project, reference
• Auto-load mechanisms

Format: Single-page PDF, designed for printing (US Letter and A4). High contrast, monospace fonts, clear section headers. Pin it, tape it, keep it reachable.

Who this is for:

• New Claude Code users who want a reference while learning
• Power users who need command reminders without breaking flow
• Team leads distributing onboarding materials
• Anyone who prefers physical reference over tab-switching

Who this is NOT for:

• If you already have every command memorized, you don't need this
• This is a reference, not a tutorial (see the CLAUDE.md Template Pack for walkthroughs)
• No interactive elements, no videos, just text you can print

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