Commands
All commands start with /. Type / in Insert mode to open the autocomplete popup.
Command reference
| Command | Alias | Arguments | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
/join | /j | <name> | Switch to a conversation by contact name, number, or group |
/part | /p | Leave current conversation | |
/search | /s | <query> | Search messages across all conversations |
/attach | /a | Open file browser to attach a file | |
/sidebar | /sb | Toggle sidebar visibility | |
/bell | /notify | [type] | Toggle notifications (direct, group, or both) |
/mute | Mute/unmute current conversation | ||
/block | Block current contact or group | ||
/unblock | Unblock current contact or group | ||
/disappearing | /dm | <duration> | Set disappearing message timer (off, 30s, 5m, 1h, 1d, 1w) |
/group | /g | Open group management menu | |
/theme | /t | Open theme picker | |
/keybindings | /kb | Open keybindings overlay | |
/poll | "q" "a" "b" [--single] | Create a poll | |
/verify | /v | Verify contact identity keys | |
/profile | Edit your Signal profile | ||
/about | Show app info (version, license, etc.) | ||
/contacts | /c | Browse synced contacts | |
/settings | Open settings overlay | ||
/help | /h | Show help overlay | |
/quit | /q | Exit siggy |
Autocomplete
When you type /, a popup appears showing matching commands. As you continue
typing, the list filters down. Use:
- Up/Down arrows to navigate the list
- Tab to complete the selected command
- Esc to dismiss the popup
/join autocomplete
After typing /join , a second autocomplete popup shows matching contacts and
groups. Filter by name or phone number. Groups are shown in green. Press Tab to
complete the selection.
Examples
Join a conversation by name:
/join Alice
Join by phone number:
/j +15551234567
Toggle direct message notifications off:
/bell direct
Toggle all notifications:
/bell
Mute the current conversation:
/mute
Search for a message:
/search hello
Attach a file:
/attach
This opens a file browser. Navigate with j/k, Enter to select a file or
enter a directory, Backspace to go up. The selected file attaches to your next
message.
Block the current conversation:
/block
Set disappearing messages to 1 day:
/disappearing 1d
Disable disappearing messages:
/dm off
Open group management:
/group
This opens a menu with options to view members, add/remove members, rename the group, create a new group, or leave. Only available in group conversations (except create, which works anywhere).
Switch color theme:
/theme
Create a poll:
/poll "Lunch?" "Pizza" "Sushi" "Tacos"
Create a single-select poll:
/poll "Best editor?" "Vim" "Emacs" --single
Verify a contact’s identity:
/verify
Edit your Signal profile:
/profile
Navigate fields with j/k, press Enter to edit a field inline, Enter again
to confirm (or Esc to cancel). Move to Save and press Enter to push changes.
Show app info:
/about
Messaging a new contact
To start a conversation with someone not in your sidebar, use /join with their
phone number in E.164 format:
/join +15551234567
The conversation will appear in your sidebar once the first message is exchanged.