{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/chatgpt-users-can-employ-slash-commands-like-explainlikeim5-to-simplif","json":"https://digestai.news/story/chatgpt-users-can-employ-slash-commands-like-explainlikeim5-to-simplif.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/chatgpt-users-can-employ-slash-commands-like-explainlikeim5-to-simplif.md","slug":"chatgpt-users-can-employ-slash-commands-like-explainlikeim5-to-simplif","headline":"ChatGPT users can employ slash commands like /explainlikeim5 to simplify prompts","summary":"The guide explains that ChatGPT accepts short slash commands (e.g., /explainlikeim5) as informal instructions rather than official features. By prefixing a query with a command, users can ask the model to answer in a specific style—such as a child‑level explanation, a brief summary, or a step‑by‑step walk‑through. The article lists seven useful shortcuts: /explainlikeim5, /tldr, /stepbystep, /compare, /proscons, /factcheck and /brainstorm.\n\nIt also shows that commands can be combined, for example \"/explainlikeim5 /stepbystep\" to get a simple, ordered explanation, or adding \"/table\" to request a tabular comparison. Users are encouraged to invent their own commands, like \"/nomercy\" for harsh critiques, because the model simply interprets the text after the slash. The piece promises a later “Slash Command Dictionary” with templates for work, study, writing, research, shopping, travel, brainstorming and programming, and explains how to create custom shortcuts for even more efficient prompting.","keyPoints":["Slash commands let users ask ChatGPT for specific response styles, such as simple explanations or summaries.","Seven built‑in shortcuts (/explainlikeim5, /tldr, /stepbystep, /compare, /proscons, /factcheck, /brainstorm) are highlighted.","Commands can be chained or custom‑made, enabling tailored prompts without lengthy wording."],"whyItMatters":"These shortcuts let marketers and small businesses craft concise prompts, saving time and improving response relevance when using ChatGPT for content, research, or brainstorming.","category":{"slug":"marketing","name":"Marketing & Small Business","url":"https://digestai.news/category/marketing"},"entities":{"companies":["OpenAI"],"models":[],"people":[]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-09-21T02:59:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T02:59:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"note.com","title":"Making ChatGPT Your Personal AI: How to Use \"/XX\" Shortcuts","url":"https://note.com/prime_camel1450/n/na2cb595dd289?hl=en","publishedAt":"2026-09-21T02:59:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":null,"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"ChatGPT users can employ slash commands like /explainlikeim5 to simplify prompts\", 21 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/chatgpt-users-can-employ-slash-commands-like-explainlikeim5-to-simplif","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"ChatGPT users can employ slash commands like /explainlikeim5 to simplify prompts","datePublished":"2026-09-21T02:59:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/chatgpt-users-can-employ-slash-commands-like-explainlikeim5-to-simplif"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}