Overview
Slash commands are an advanced feature that allows power users to quickly access specific flows, settings, and information. They work like command shortcuts - just type a forward slash / followed by a command name.
How to Use
- Open the dashboard agent
- Type
/followed by a command name - Press enter to execute
Example:
/help
Available Commands
/help
Aliases: /?
Lists all available slash commands with descriptions and usage examples.
Usage:
/help
/introductions or /intro
Replays the introduction flow where you can update your preferred name and get a personalized welcome to HomeGuild.
Usage:
/introductions
/intro
When to use:
- You want to update your preferred name
- You'd like to see the introduction flow again
- You're helping a new team member get familiar with the system
/setup
Starts or resumes the setup wizard to configure essential HomeGuild features.
Usage:
/setup
/setup document
/setup profile
/setup hours
/setup scheduling
Subcommands:
- document - Jump to document settings
- profile - Jump to pro profile settings
- hours - Jump to operating hours
- scheduling - Jump to scheduling preferences
When to use:
- Setting up HomeGuild for the first time
- You skipped setup and want to complete it now
- You want to jump to a specific setup section
/setup-document
Opens the document settings screen directly in the secondary pane.
Usage:
/setup-document
What it configures:
- Estimate templates
- Invoice templates
- Contract templates
- Company letterhead and branding
/setup-profile
Opens your pro profile settings screen directly.
Usage:
/setup-profile
What it configures:
- Business name and information
- Contact details
- Business logo
- Service categories
- License and insurance information
/setup-hours
Opens your operating hours settings.
Usage:
/setup-hours
What it configures:
- Business hours for each day of the week
- Holiday schedules
- Blocked time periods
/setup-scheduling
Opens your scheduling preferences.
Usage:
/setup-scheduling
What it configures:
- Default appointment duration
- Buffer time between appointments
- Scheduling rules and preferences
- Calendar sync settings
/trial
Aliases: /subscription, /billing
Shows your current trial status and subscription information.
Usage:
/trial
/subscription
/billing
What it shows:
- Days remaining in trial (if applicable)
- Current subscription plan
- Available subscription options
- Link to manage your subscription
When to use:
- Check how much trial time you have left
- View subscription options
- Get information about upgrading
/welcome or /daily-report
Aliases: /daily
Manually triggers your daily business analytics report.
Usage:
/welcome
/daily-report
/daily
What it provides:
- Quick synopsis of your business
- Today's schedule overview
- Important items requiring attention
- Revenue updates
- Recent activity
When to use:
- You want to see your business overview
- Starting your work day
- Need a quick status update
- Your automatic welcome prompt is disabled
Tips & Best Practices
Quick Access
Slash commands are the fastest way to access specific features without navigating through menus.
Command Discovery
Use /help anytime to see all available commands and their usage.
Case Insensitive
Commands are case-insensitive, so /HELP, /Help, and /help all work the same.
Aliases
Many commands have shorter aliases for convenience:
/introinstead of/introductions/dailyinstead of/daily-report/subscriptioninstead of/trial
Unknown Commands
If you type an unknown command, HomeGuild will suggest using /help to see available options.
Not a Replacement
Slash commands are shortcuts, not replacements for conversational interactions. You can still ask questions naturally like "show me my trial status" without using /trial.
Future Commands
More slash commands will be added over time as new features are developed. Check /help periodically to discover new commands.
Troubleshooting
Q: My slash command didn't work
- Make sure you included the forward slash
/at the beginning - Check spelling of the command
- Try
/helpto see the exact command syntax
Q: Can I use slash commands in other agents (customer, schedule, etc.)?
- Currently slash commands are only available in the dashboard agent
- Other agents may add slash command support in the future
Q: Can I create custom slash commands?
- Custom slash commands are not currently supported
- Contact support if you have suggestions for new commands
Technical Details
Command Format
/command [arguments]
- Commands start with forward slash
/ - Command name follows immediately (no space after slash)
- Arguments are separated by spaces
- Case-insensitive matching
Command Parsing
Commands are parsed client-side before being sent to the server for execution. This provides immediate feedback for unknown commands.
Screen Navigation
Commands that open settings screens (like /setup-profile) display the screen in the secondary navigation pane, allowing you to make changes without losing your agent conversation.
Last updated: October 2024