diff --git a/mesh_bot.py b/mesh_bot.py
index 9b48093..dbecc12 100755
--- a/mesh_bot.py
+++ b/mesh_bot.py
@@ -40,10 +40,10 @@ def auto_response(message, snr, rssi, hop, pkiStatus, message_from_id, channel_n
     "bbspost": lambda: handle_bbspost(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
     "bbsread": lambda: handle_bbsread(message),
     "blackjack": lambda: handleBlackJack(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
+    "okcl": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
+    "denycl": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
     "checkin": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
     "checklist": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
-    "checklistapprove": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
-    "checklistdeny": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
     "checkout": lambda: handle_checklist(message, message_from_id, deviceID),
     "chess": lambda: handle_gTnW(chess=True),
     "clearsms": lambda: handle_sms(message_from_id, message),
diff --git a/modules/checklist.md b/modules/checklist.md
index 2a1afef..ce8cf24 100644
--- a/modules/checklist.md
+++ b/modules/checklist.md
@@ -33,13 +33,13 @@ The enhanced checklist module provides asset tracking and accountability feature
   - Provides `get_overdue_checkins()` function for alert integration
 
 - **Approval Workflow**:
-  - `checklistapprove <id>` - Approve pending check-ins (admin)
-  - `checklistdeny <id>` - Deny/remove check-ins (admin)
+  - `clok <id>` - Approve pending check-ins (admin)
+  - `denycl <id>` - Deny/remove check-ins (admin)
   - Support for approval-based workflows
 
 #### New Commands:
-- `checklistapprove <id>` - Approve a check-in
-- `checklistdeny <id>` - Deny a check-in
+- `clok <id>` - Approve a check-in
+- `denycl <id>` - Deny a check-in
 - Enhanced `checkin [interval] [note]` - Now supports interval parameter
 
 ### Enhanced Check Out Options
@@ -155,19 +155,19 @@ ID: Tech2 checked-In for 00:15:30📝Equipment repair
 
 #### Approve Check-in
 ```
-checklistapprove <checkin_id>
+clok <checkin_id>
 ```
 
 Approve a pending check-in (requires admin privileges).
 
 **Example:**
 ```
-checklistapprove 123
+clok 123
 ```
 
 #### Deny Check-in
 ```
-checklistdeny <checkin_id>
+denycl <checkin_id>
 ```
 
 Deny and remove a check-in (requires admin privileges).
diff --git a/modules/checklist.py b/modules/checklist.py
index e5fcdb1..281b1bc 100644
--- a/modules/checklist.py
+++ b/modules/checklist.py
@@ -6,8 +6,7 @@ from modules.log import logger
 from modules.settings import checklist_db, reverse_in_out, bbs_ban_list, bbs_admin_list
 import time
 
-trap_list_checklist = ("checkin", "checkout", "checklist", 
-                       "checklistapprove", "checklistdeny", "checklistadd", "checklistremove")
+trap_list_checklist = ("checkin", "checkout", "checklist", "okcl", "denycl",)
 
 def initialize_checklist_database():
     try:
@@ -413,7 +412,7 @@ def process_checklist_command(nodeID, message, name="none", location="none"):
     # elif "purgeout" in message_lower:
     #     return mark_checkout_removed_by_name(name)
     
-    elif message_lower.startswith("checklistapprove "):
+    elif "okcl " in message_lower:
         if not is_admin:
             return "You do not have permission to approve check-ins."
         try:
@@ -421,8 +420,8 @@ def process_checklist_command(nodeID, message, name="none", location="none"):
             return approve_checkin(checkin_id)
         except (ValueError, IndexError):
             return "Usage: checklistapprove <checkin_id>"
-    
-    elif message_lower.startswith("checklistdeny "):
+
+    elif "denycl " in message_lower:
         if not is_admin:
             return "You do not have permission to deny check-ins."
         try: