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Slash Commands That Actually WorkMaster the Art of Looking Productive

Learn every command that matters. By the end of this, you'll be slashing through tasks like a productivity ninja with commitment issues.

The Essential Commands

/tt create

The bread and butter of task creation. Your gateway to organized chaos.

/tt create "Design new homepage"

Basic task creation. Simple, clean, gets the job done.

/tt create "Fix login bug" assign @sarah priority high due friday

The full package: task, assignee, priority, and deadline. This is the way.

/tt create "Research competitor pricing" project marketing tags research,analysis

Advanced mode: specify project and add tags for better organization.

/tt list

See what's on your plate without having a mental breakdown.

/tt list

Shows all your tasks. Prepare for existential dread.

/tt list @sarah

See what Sarah's up to. Perfect for gentle micromanaging.

/tt list status:todo priority:high

Filter like a pro. Only high-priority todos because you're focused.

/tt complete

The most satisfying command in existence. Pure dopamine delivery.

/tt complete #TASK-123

Mark task complete. Cue the confetti in your brain.

/tt complete #TASK-123 "Deployed to production successfully"

Complete with a note. Future you will thank present you.

/tt update

Change your mind without admitting you were wrong.

/tt update #TASK-123 priority urgent

Oops, this became urgent. It happens to the best of us.

/tt update #TASK-123 assign @john due tomorrow

Reassign and update deadline. Delegation at its finest.

/tt ai

Let the robots do the thinking. Welcome to the future.

/tt ai suggest "We need to improve our user onboarding"

AI breaks down complex goals into actionable tasks. It's like having a very smart intern.

/tt ai analyze project:website

Get AI insights on project progress and potential issues. Big brain energy.

/tt stats

Numbers that make you feel either really good or really bad about yourself.

/tt stats

Your personal productivity dashboard. Handle with care.

/tt stats team

Team performance metrics. Use for motivation, not shame.

Shortcuts for the Impatient

Because typing is hard and time is money. These shortcuts will save your fingers and your sanity.

/task=
/tt create

Quick task creation for the impatient

/mytasks=
/tt list @me

Your personal task list shortcut

@username=
assign @username

Quick assignment in any command

p:high=
priority high

Priority shortcuts: p:low, p:medium, p:high, p:urgent

due:friday=
due friday

Natural language dates work like magic

Pro Tips That'll Blow Your Mind

Chain Commands Like a Boss

You can combine multiple parameters in one command. Don't be shy, go wild:

/tt create "Launch marketing campaign" assign @sarah priority high due "next friday" project marketing tags campaign,launch

Natural Language Dates

Our date parser is smarter than your average bear. These all work:

tomorrow, next week, friday, dec 25, in 3 days, end of month

Bulk Operations

Update multiple tasks at once. Because efficiency is sexy:

/tt update #TASK-123,#TASK-124,#TASK-125 priority urgent

Smart Search

Find tasks with natural language. The AI actually pays attention:

/tt list contains:"login bug" or assignee:@sarah

🎯 Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Task Management

  • /tt create "task name"
  • /tt list [filters]
  • /tt complete #TASK-ID
  • /tt update #TASK-ID [changes]

Smart Features

  • /tt ai suggest "goal"
  • /tt stats [team]
  • /tt search "query"
  • /tt help

Command Line Warrior Status: Achieved ⚡

You now possess the power to bend TasksforSlack to your will. Use this knowledge responsibly... or don't, we're not your boss.