Cmd. /fast
Turn Fast mode on or off, or report its status, to change the service tier without changing reasoning effort.
Key takeaways
- Turn Fast mode on or off, or report its status, to change the service tier without changing reasoning effort.
- Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.
Purpose
Turn Fast mode on or off, or report its status, to change the service tier without changing reasoning effort.
/fastAvailability
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Input surface | Running CLI prompt |
| Kind | Built-in |
| Status | Conditional |
| Aliases | — |
| Documented minimum | Not specified |
| Reviewed against | 2026-09-22 · Codex CLI 0.155.1 |
Requires Fast support in the model catalog; check credit usage for the selected service tier.
Examples
/fastWhen to use it
- Use
/fast onwhen faster responses justify increased credit consumption. - Use
/fast offto switch back, and/fast statusto verify the setting.
Choosing related commands
| Command | Difference | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
/fast | Changes Fast/Standard service behavior | You want speed control without changing model family |
/model | Changes the active model | You need a different model |
/statusline | Displays footer status | You want Fast state visible all the time |
Effects and persistence
Switches the supported model's fast processing path. It is separate from reasoning effort and may have different billing or quota rules.
/fast turns Fast mode on or off, or reports the current Fast mode status.
Cautions
- The command is visible only when the active model catalog offers a Fast tier.
- Document when the team expects Fast mode to be allowed.
Official sources
Complete command list · Verification scope · History for this command