Master Cheatsheet

Quick lookup while you work. Open a linked lesson when you want the full story.

Reference—open while you work

This page is a lookup wall, not a tutorial. If a line is confusing, open the linked lesson or the Glossary.

Everyday launch

cd path/to/project
grok                 # open interactive Grok here
grok -c              # continue last session in this folder
grok --version
grok update
grok login
grok logout

While learning — safe defaults

Stay in permission ask mode
Put verification in every real task
Use @ when you know the file
Prefer small slices over mega-prompts
Write AGENTS.md early

Keys (plain English)

Enter     send message
Tab       switch history ↔ typing box
Esc       cancel work / close menus (careful with double-Esc)
Ctrl+N    new session
Ctrl+O    toggle always-approve (keep off at first)
Shift+Tab cycle Normal / Plan / Always-approve
Ctrl+P    command palette
@         attach file
/         slash commands

Slash commands you will actually use early

/help  /new  /resume  /rename  /quit
/compact keep <notes>
/context  /session-info
/plan  /view-plan
/settings  /docs  /doctor  /tutorial

Full encyclopedia: Slash Commands lesson (filter box included). There is no /yolo slash—use /always-approve or grok --yolo (CLI flag).

Session

/new /resume /compact /context /session-info /fork /rewind /rename /copy /export /find /jump /recap /share /quit /home

Modes

/model /effort /always-approve /auto (gated) /plan /view-plan /multiline /vim-mode /minimal /fullscreen /compact-mode

Memory

/remember (always) · /memory /flush /dream (need memory enabled)

Extensions

/skills /plugins /marketplace /hooks /mcps /config-agents /personas

Automation & multi-session

/loop /goal (gated) /deep-research /workflow /workflows /dashboard (/sessions) /tasks /queue

Help & account

/help /docs /tutorial /doctor /theme /settings /timestamps /btw /login /logout /usage /privacy /feedback /import-claude /release-notes /debug /announcements /transcript /expand (minimal)

Hidden / fun

/gboom — easter-egg mini overlay (graphics terminal). Not a learning path. See Slash Commands → Hidden.

Version truth

Reconciled for Grok 0.2.112. If something here disagrees with your install, trust in-app /docs, /release-notes, and ~/.grok/docs/user-guide/. Inventory file: data/slash-commands-inventory.json.

Multi-session & automation quick map

Need	Reach for
Many sessions overview	`/dashboard` · `grok dashboard` (when available)
Recurring check	`/loop 10m …`
Long shell job	Background · `Ctrl+B` · tasks pane
Multi-hour migration	`/goal`
Scripted one-shot	`grok -p` + output format + max-turns
External app tools	MCP · `/mcps` · `grok mcp …`
OS write limits	`--sandbox workspace\|read-only\|strict`

Deep lessons: Dashboard · Loops & goals · Headless · Permissions vs sandbox · MCP.