myclaude/agents/development-essentials/DEVELOPMENT-COMMANDS.md

Development Commands Reference

Direct slash commands for daily coding tasks without workflow overhead

🎯 Overview

Development Essentials provides focused slash commands for common development tasks. Use these when you need direct implementation without the full workflow structure.

📋 Available Commands

/code - Direct Implementation

Implement features, add functionality, or write code directly.

Usage:

/code "Add input validation for email fields"
/code "Implement pagination for user list API"
/code "Create database migration for orders table"

Agent: code

Best for:

• Clear, well-defined tasks
• Quick implementations
• Following existing patterns
• Adding straightforward features

/debug - Systematic Debugging

Analyze and fix bugs with structured debugging approach.

Usage:

/debug "Login fails with 500 error on invalid credentials"
/debug "Memory leak in background worker process"
/debug "Race condition in order processing"

Agent: debug

Approach:

1. Reproduce the issue
2. Analyze root cause
3. Propose solution
4. Implement fix
5. Verify resolution

/test - Testing Strategy

Create tests, improve test coverage, or test existing code.

Usage:

/test "Add unit tests for authentication service"
/test "Create integration tests for payment flow"
/test "Test edge cases for date parser"

Agent: develop (testing mode)

Covers:

• Unit tests
• Integration tests
• Edge cases
• Error scenarios
• Test data setup

/optimize - Performance Tuning

Improve performance, reduce resource usage, or optimize algorithms.

Usage:

/optimize "Reduce database queries in dashboard endpoint"
/optimize "Speed up report generation process"
/optimize "Improve memory usage in data processing pipeline"

Agent: develop (optimization mode)

Focus areas:

• Algorithm efficiency
• Database query optimization
• Caching strategies
• Resource utilization
• Load time reduction

/bugfix - Bug Resolution

Fix specific bugs with focused approach.

Usage:

/bugfix "Users can't reset password with special characters"
/bugfix "Session expires too quickly on mobile"
/bugfix "File upload fails for large files"

Agent: bugfix

Process:

1. Understand the bug
2. Locate problematic code
3. Implement fix
4. Add regression tests
5. Verify fix

/refactor - Code Improvement

Improve code structure, readability, or maintainability without changing behavior.

Usage:

/refactor "Extract user validation logic into separate module"
/refactor "Simplify nested conditionals in order processing"
/refactor "Remove code duplication in API handlers"

Agent: develop (refactor mode)

Goals:

• Improve readability
• Reduce complexity
• Eliminate duplication
• Enhance maintainability
• Follow best practices

/review - Code Validation

Review code for quality, security, and best practices.

Usage:

/review "Check authentication implementation for security issues"
/review "Validate API error handling patterns"
/review "Assess database schema design"

Agent: Independent reviewer

Review criteria:

• Code quality
• Security vulnerabilities
• Performance issues
• Best practices compliance
• Maintainability

/ask - Technical Consultation

Get technical advice, design patterns, or implementation guidance.

Usage:

/ask "Best approach for real-time notifications in React"
/ask "How to handle database migrations in production"
/ask "Design pattern for plugin system"

Agent: Technical consultant

Provides:

• Architecture guidance
• Technology recommendations
• Design patterns
• Best practices
• Trade-off analysis

/docs - Documentation

Generate or improve documentation.

Usage:

/docs "Create API documentation for user endpoints"
/docs "Add JSDoc comments to utility functions"
/docs "Write README for authentication module"

Agent: Documentation writer

Creates:

• Code comments
• API documentation
• README files
• Usage examples
• Architecture docs

/think - Advanced Analysis

Deep reasoning and analysis for complex problems.

Usage:

/think "Analyze scalability bottlenecks in current architecture"
/think "Evaluate different approaches for data synchronization"
/think "Design migration strategy from monolith to microservices"

Agent: gpt5 (deep reasoning)

Best for:

• Complex architectural decisions
• Multi-faceted problems
• Trade-off analysis
• Strategic planning
• System design

🔄 Command Workflows

Simple Feature Development

# 1. Ask for guidance
/ask "Best way to implement rate limiting in Express"

# 2. Implement the feature
/code "Add rate limiting middleware to API routes"

# 3. Add tests
/test "Create tests for rate limiting behavior"

# 4. Review implementation
/review "Validate rate limiting implementation"

Bug Investigation and Fix

# 1. Debug the issue
/debug "API returns 500 on concurrent requests"

# 2. Fix the bug
/bugfix "Add mutex lock to prevent race condition"

# 3. Add regression tests
/test "Test concurrent request handling"

Code Quality Improvement

# 1. Review current code
/review "Analyze user service for improvements"

# 2. Refactor based on findings
/refactor "Simplify user validation logic"

# 3. Optimize performance
/optimize "Cache frequently accessed user data"

# 4. Update documentation
/docs "Document user service API"

🎯 When to Use What

Use Direct Commands When:

• Task is clear and well-defined
• No complex planning needed
• Fast iteration is priority
• Working within existing patterns

Use Requirements Workflow When:

• Feature has unclear requirements
• Need documented specifications
• Multiple implementation approaches possible
• Quality gates desired

Use BMAD Workflow When:

• Complex business requirements
• Architecture design needed
• Sprint planning required
• Multiple stakeholders involved

💡 Best Practices

1. Be Specific: Provide clear, detailed descriptions

   • ❌ /code "fix the bug"
   • ✅ /code "Fix null pointer exception in user login when email is missing"

2. One Task Per Command: Keep commands focused

   • ❌ /code "Add feature X, fix bug Y, refactor module Z"
   • ✅ /code "Add email validation to registration form"

3. Provide Context: Include relevant details

   • ✅ /debug "Login API returns 401 after password change, only on Safari"

4. Use Appropriate Command: Match command to task type

   • Use /bugfix for bugs, not /code
   • Use /refactor for restructuring, not /optimize
   • Use /think for complex analysis, not /ask

5. Chain Commands: Break complex tasks into steps

   /ask "How to implement OAuth2"
   /code "Implement OAuth2 authorization flow"
   /test "Add OAuth2 integration tests"
   /review "Validate OAuth2 security"
   /docs "Document OAuth2 setup process"
   

🔌 Agent Configuration

All commands use specialized agents configured in:

• agents/development-essentials/agents/
• Agent prompt templates
• Tool access permissions
• Output formatting

📚 Related Documentation

• BMAD Workflow - Full agile methodology
• Requirements Workflow - Lightweight workflow
• Quick Start Guide - Get started quickly
• Plugin System - Installation and configuration

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Development Essentials - Direct commands for productive coding without workflow overhead.