Slash Commands
Slash commands give you instant answers without waiting for the AI. Type a command starting with / in the management chat and get formatted results immediately — no AI processing, no token usage, no waiting.
Available Commands
| Command | Example | What it does |
|---|---|---|
/properties | /properties | List all your properties with rent, beds/baths, and status |
/properties active | /properties active | Filter by status: active, draft, archived, rented, inactive, maintenance |
/property <address> | /property 123 Main | Look up a specific property by full or partial address |
/contacts | /contacts John | Search contacts by name, email, or phone |
/showings | /showings past | List upcoming or past showings |
/conversations | /conversations active | List recent conversations filtered by status |
/availability | /availability 2026-03-15 | Show available showing slots (defaults to next 7 days) |
/stats | /stats | Dashboard overview — property counts, active conversations, showings, contacts |
/usage | /usage 7 | Token usage and cost for the last N days (default: 30) |
/help | /help | Show available commands |
How They Work
When you type a message starting with /, Rentalot checks if it matches a known command before sending anything to the AI. If it matches:
- The database is queried directly
- Results are formatted and returned instantly
- No AI tokens are used
- The response is always consistent
If the command isn’t recognized, your message is passed to the AI assistant as normal — so typing something like /thisIsNotACommand won’t cause an error, it’ll just be treated as a regular message.
When to Use Commands vs. Natural Language
Use slash commands when you want a quick lookup — “show me all properties,” “what showings do I have today,” “how many tokens did I use this week.” These are instant and free.
Use natural language when you need the AI to think — “find properties under $2,000 that allow dogs,” “book a showing for John tomorrow afternoon,” “draft a follow-up message for the prospect who asked about parking.” The AI can search, filter, combine tools, and compose responses in ways slash commands can’t.