# /btw — Claude Code Built-in Command ## What It Does Asks Claude a **side question** without adding the question or answer to the main conversation context. The working thread is preserved exactly as it was. ## Usage ``` /btw <question> ``` ## Examples ``` /btw what's the syntax for a TypeScript satisfies operator? /btw what HTTP status code should I return for "resource not found"? /btw how do I check if a port is in use on macOS? /btw what's the difference between Map and WeakMap? ``` ## Why It's Useful Without `/btw`, asking a side question adds it to the conversation history. Claude then factors that question into its next response, potentially shifting focus away from your main task. With `/btw`, the answer appears and the conversation continues exactly where it left off — like asking a colleague a quick question without stopping the meeting. ## Best For - Language/API syntax lookups - Quick conversion formulas - Git command reminders - "What's that called again?" questions