/add-dir<path>

Adds a working directory for file access this session without moving. Partial paths autocomplete with Tab. Most .claude/ config in the added directory isn't discovered, and most network paths can't be added.

Best use

Frontend and backend live side by side: /add-dir ../backend.

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