/exit

What /exit does

This command exits the Claude Code CLI. If used in an attached background session, it detaches the session, allowing it to continue running independently.

Syntax

/exit

Quick drill

Three cards from the /cards deck. Open each to check your answer.

1. Which command exits the CLI and detaches background sessions, allowing them to continue running?

   • Shuts down all running Claude processes
   • Closes the current conversation tab
   • Pauses the current Claude session
   • Exits the CLI, detaching background sessions
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   /exit: Exits the CLI, detaching background sessions

2. Which command exports the current conversation as plain text to a file or offers to copy it to the clipboard?

   • Saves the current session state
   • Exports the current conversation as text
   • Publishes conversation to a public URL
   • Generates a summary of the conversation
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   /export: Exports the current conversation as text

3. Which command toggles fast mode on or off, even applying the change mid-response?

   • Reduces the model's response length
   • Toggles fast mode on or off
   • Speeds up the entire Claude Code app
   • Prioritizes the current task
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   /fast: Toggles fast mode on or off