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Best practices for Claude Code Claude Code CLI · in the page best-practices …mmarization * For questions that don't need to stay in context, use [`/btw`](/docs/en/interactive-mode#side-questions-with-%2Fbtw). The answer never enters conversation history, so you can check a det… Claude Code changelog Claude Code CLI · in the page changelog …dback dialog instead of a retired survey link * \[VSCode] Made the `/btw` side-question panel resizable by dragging its boundary, in both side-docked and stacked layouts * \[VSCode] Added session… Commands Claude Code CLI · in the page commands …s filling the window and `/compact` summarizes it to free space. Use `/btw` for a side question that shouldn't add to the conversation history. **Run work in parallel.** Claude delegates side tasks t… Desktop application Claude Code CLI · in the page desktop …d+;** on macOS or **Ctrl+;** on Windows to open a side chat, or type `/btw` in the prompt box. The side chat can read everything in the main thread up to that point. When you're done, close the side c… Interactive mode Claude Code CLI · in the page interactive-mode …, or set `language` to a dictionary you have. ## Side questions with /btw Use `/btw` to ask a question about your current work without adding to the conversation history. ``` /btw what was the name… Create custom subagents Claude Code CLI · in the page sub-agents …. For a question about something already in your conversation, use [`/btw`](/docs/en/interactive-mode#side-questions-with-%2Fbtw) instead of a subagent. It sees your full context but has no tool acce… Use Claude Code in VS Code Claude Code CLI · in the page vs-code …. Requires Claude Code v2.1.229 or later. * **Side questions**: type `/btw` followed by a question, or pick it from the command menu, to ask about your session [without adding to the conversation](/do… Week 23 · June 1–5, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w23 …oll-speed</code>, following the editor's rebrand</div> <div><code>/btw</code> gains a <code>c to copy</code> shortcut that copies the raw markdown answer to the clipboard</div> </div> </div> [F…