Slash Commands Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

Overview:
If Slashit’s slash commands /summarize /translate etc. aren’t responding, don’t worry. This article walks you through common issues and simple solutions to get you back on track fast.

Common Reasons Slash Commands May Not Work

  1. App Not Running in Background
    Ensure Slashit is open and running in your menu bar or taskbar. If not, launch the app manually from your Applications folder.

  2. Keyboard Shortcut Conflicts
    Other apps may conflict with Slashit’s hotkeys. Check in Slashit > Preferences > Shortcuts and customize the triggers if needed.

  3. Paused Mode Is Enabled
    If you’ve turned on Pause Mode, commands won’t trigger. Tap the menu bar icon and uncheck Pause.

  4. Slash Command Format Error
    Make sure you're using a correct format or correct command spelling, you set like /rewrittte or rewrite/

  5. Outdated Version
    Update Slashit to the latest version to avoid bugs. Go to Slashit > Check for Updates.

  6. Connectivity Issues (For AI Features)
    AI-powered slash commands require an internet connection. Confirm you're online and try again.

Still Not Working? Try This Exact Fix

If you’ve tried the steps above and Slash commands still aren’t responding, follow this restart process that solves the issue for most users:

  1. Logout from your Slashit App

  2. Quit the app completely from the taskbar or menu bar

  3. Reopen Slashit from your Applications or Start Menu

  4. Log back in using your account credentials

After this reset cycle, slash commands typically start working again immediately.

💡 Tip: Use Clipboard History (Shift+Cmd+V) if you need to recover recently typed commands.

If the above process doesn't help?

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Mahmudul Hasan

3 months ago

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