Claude Code Cheat Sheet

A cheat sheet based on Claude Code v2.1.81 (updated 2026-03-23): shortcuts, slash commands, MCP, workflows and environment variables in one sheet. Search online for instant answers, or download the PDF to read anytime.

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⌨️Keyboard Shortcuts

26 entries

General control

Mode switching

Input

Input prefixes

Session picker

🔌MCP Servers

12 entries

Add servers (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Scopes (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Manage (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

⚡Slash Commands

38 entries

Session (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Config (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Tools

Special (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

📁Memory & Files

9 entries

CLAUDE.md locations

Rules & imports

Auto memory

🧠Workflows & Tips

28 entries

Plan mode

Thinking & effort

Git Worktrees

Voice mode

Context management

Session power moves

SDK / headless

Scheduling & remote

⚙️Configuration & Environment

16 entries

Config files

Key settings

Key environment variables

🔧Skills & Agents

25 entries

Built-in skills

Custom skill locations

Skill frontmatter

Built-in agents

Agent frontmatter

🖥️CLI Subcommands

26 entries

Core start (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Account & install (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Background sessions (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Maintenance & diagnostics (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

🚩CLI Flags

57 entries

Basics (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Permissions & safety (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Permission mode values

Headless / scripting (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

System prompts (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Model & context (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Tool control (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

Integrations & misc (click the on the right to expand usage examples)

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FAQ

What does this Claude Code cheat sheet cover?

It covers 9 sections with 237+ entries: keyboard shortcuts, MCP servers, slash commands, memory & files (CLAUDE.md), workflows & tips, configuration & environment variables, skills & agents, CLI subcommands, and CLI flags.

How do I quickly find a shortcut or command?

Use the search box at the top of the page to filter in real time by name, description or file path; click any entry to copy it in one click.

How do I download or view the cheat sheet online?

Click the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page to save it locally, or browse the PDF directly in the preview area at the bottom — no download needed.

Where should CLAUDE.md be placed?

./CLAUDE.md is project-level (team-shared), ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md is personal (applies to all projects), and /etc/claude-code/ is organization-managed; you can also import other files within CLAUDE.md using the @path/to/file syntax.

How do I run Claude Code in headless mode?

claude -p "query" runs non-interactively; --output-format json emits structured results; cat file | claude -p accepts piped input; --max-budget-usd sets a cost cap.

Is the cheat sheet paid, or does it require registration?

No. The cheat sheet is a free resource — just click to download, no sign-up or login required, and no personal information is collected.

Which version is the cheat sheet based on? Will it be updated?

The core content is based on the official Claude Code v2.1.81 cheat sheet (2026-03-23); the CLI subcommands and flags sections were verified against the official cli-reference docs as of 2026-09. Claude Code iterates quickly, so this site periodically syncs new official content and updates the online data and PDF.

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