/focus

What /focus does

This command toggles the focus view, which streamlines the display to show only your last prompt, a one-line tool-call summary with edit diffstats, and the final response. It also summarizes subagents and background tasks.

Syntax

/focus

Quick drill

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

1. Which command toggles a focus view that shows only the last prompt, a tool-call summary, and the final response?

   • Highlights important parts of the code
   • Zooms in on the current conversation
   • Filters conversation history by topic
   • Toggles a streamlined focus view
   Show answer

   /focus: Toggles a streamlined focus view

2. Which command copies the current conversation into a new background session, allowing you to continue working in the original?

   • Creates a new Git branch
   • Duplicates the current project folder
   • Starts a new, empty Claude session
   • Copies conversation to a new background session
   Show answer

   /fork: Copies conversation to a new background session

3. Which command sets a persistent goal for Claude to work towards across multiple turns?

   • Prioritizes a specific task
   • Creates a new project milestone
   • Sets a persistent goal for Claude
   • Displays your daily task list
   Show answer

   /goal: Sets a persistent goal for Claude