Full List of ChatGPT Operators Hidden Shortcuts

Here is a list of slash ( / ) command operators you can use change the intent of your prompt currently supported in ChatGPT. These commands make it easier to perform quick actions in a chat.

How to use it?

Just add the operator at the start of your prompt, use the framework role, task, output to better structure your prompts for ChatGPT.

OperatorWhat it does to your prompt
/helpDisplays a list of available slash commands.
/settingsOpens your ChatGPT settings (theme, personalization, memory, etc.).
/aboutShows info about ChatGPT (model, version, updates).
/clearClears the current conversation.
/newStarts a new chat.
/renameRenames the current chat.
/deleteDeletes the current chat.
/memoryOpens the memory management page (view, edit, or delete what ChatGPT remembers about you).
/forgetClears or removes stored memory about you (if memory is enabled).
/ELI5Explain as if to a 5-year-old.
/TLDLSummarize a long text in a few lines.
/STEP-BY-STEPLay out reasoning steps in order.
/CHECKLISTTurn the answer into a checklist of actions.
/EXEC SUMMARYGive a short executive-style summary.
/ACT ASAnswer in a specific role.
/BRIEFLYReply in one or two concise sentences.
/JARGONUse technical vocabulary appropriately.
/AUDIENCEAdapt tone and detail to a target audience.
/TONEChange the tone (formal, friendly, playful, etc.).
/DEV MODEUse a raw, technical developer style.
/PM MODERespond with a project-management perspective.
/SWOTGive strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
/FORMAT ASEnforce a specific format like table or JSON.
/COMPAREPlace two or more items side by side.
/MULTI-PERSPECTIVEShow several points of view.
/CONTEXT STACKKeep multiple layers of context active.
/BEGIN WITH / END WITHForce the answer to start or end with given text.
/ROLE: TASK: FORMAT:Set role, task, and expected format explicitly.
/SCHEMAGenerate a structured outline or data model.
/REWRITE AS:Rephrase in a requested style.
/REFLECTIVE MODEBriefly reflect on and refine the answer.
/SYSTEMATIC BIAS CHECKPoint out possible biases and gaps.
/DELIBERATE THINKINGSlow down and reason carefully.
/NO AUTOPILOTForbid superficial, templated replies.
/EVAL-SELFCritique the answer and suggest fixes.
/PARALLEL LENSESExamine the topic from several angles at once.
/FIRST PRINCIPLESRebuild the answer from basics.
/CHAIN OF THOUGHTRequest a brief outline of reasoning steps.
/PITFALLSList likely traps, errors, and edge cases.
/METRICS MODEUse measures, KPIs, or formulas.
/GUARDRAILSet strict boundaries not to cross.

💬 Creative & Productivity Tools
/summarize Summarizes a long passage or conversation.
/rewrite Rewrites or improves selected text.
/expand Expands on an idea or adds more detail.
/shorten Makes text more concise.
/translate Translates selected text into a specified language.
/explain Explains a concept in simpler terms.
/tone Adjusts tone (e.g., formal, friendly, persuasive).
/bullet Converts text into bullet points.
/outline Creates an outline from content or ideas.

💻 Developer & Technical Commands
/code Generates or edits code in a selected language.
/debug Reviews code for bugs or errors.
/document Generates documentation for code.
/comment. Adds or improves code comments.
/explain-code Explains what a code snippet does.

🧩 Canvas & File Tools (in ChatGPT Team/Pro)
/canvas Opens or creates a new document/code canvas for collaboration.
/update Updates the current canvas with your latest instructions.
/comment Adds comments or feedback to a canvas.
/export Exports a canvas or document to a file (e.g., PDF, DOCX, TXT).

🎨 Image & Multimedia
/image Generates an image from a text description.
/edit-image Edits an uploaded image.
/describe-image Describes the contents of an image.
/make-chart Creates a chart or graph from data.

🔍 Web & Browsing (Pro feature)
/web Enables or performs a live web search.
/open Opens a specific URL to fetch or summarize content.
/cite Generates citations or references for sources.

⚙️ System / Power User
/mode Switches between modes (e.g., Default, Creative, Analytical, Code).
/version Displays the current ChatGPT model (e.g., GPT-5).
/feedback Sends feedback to OpenAI about the chat.

Example:

ChatGPT using hidden shortcut operators