From 723d77cebaf0406edf254823f52c0171b31047a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Xuan Son Nguyen <son@huggingface.co>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:37:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] update readme (writing with the help of chatgpt)

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 README.md | 36 +++++++++++++++++++-----------------
 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6302ac977..a095c28ee 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -263,21 +263,12 @@ To learn more about model quantization, [read this documentation](examples/quant
 #### A CLI tool for accessing and experimenting with most of `llama.cpp`'s functionality.
 
 - <details open>
-    <summary>Run simple text completion</summary>
-
-    ```bash
-    llama-cli -m model.gguf -p "I believe the meaning of life is" -n 128
-
-    # I believe the meaning of life is to find your own truth and to live in accordance with it. For me, this means being true to myself and following my passions, even if they don't align with societal expectations. I think that's what I love about yoga – it's not just a physical practice, but a spiritual one too. It's about connecting with yourself, listening to your inner voice, and honoring your own unique journey.
-    ```
-
-    </details>
-
-- <details>
     <summary>Run in conversation mode</summary>
 
+    Models with a built-in chat template will automatically activate conversation mode. If this doesn't occur, you can manually enable it by adding `-cnv` and specifying a suitable chat template with `--chat-template NAME`
+
     ```bash
-    llama-cli -m model.gguf -p "You are a helpful assistant" -cnv
+    llama-cli -m model.gguf
 
     # > hi, who are you?
     # Hi there! I'm your helpful assistant! I'm an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist and provide information to users like you. I'm here to help answer your questions, provide guidance, and offer support on a wide range of topics. I'm a friendly and knowledgeable AI, and I'm always happy to help with anything you need. What's on your mind, and how can I assist you today?
@@ -289,17 +280,28 @@ To learn more about model quantization, [read this documentation](examples/quant
     </details>
 
 - <details>
-    <summary>Run with custom chat template</summary>
+    <summary>Run in conversation mode with custom chat template</summary>
 
     ```bash
-    # use the "chatml" template
-    llama-cli -m model.gguf -p "You are a helpful assistant" -cnv --chat-template chatml
+    # use the "chatml" template (use -h to see the list of supported templates)
+    llama-cli -m model.gguf -cnv --chat-template chatml
 
     # use a custom template
-    llama-cli -m model.gguf -p "You are a helpful assistant" -cnv --in-prefix 'User: ' --reverse-prompt 'User:'
+    llama-cli -m model.gguf -cnv --in-prefix 'User: ' --reverse-prompt 'User:'
     ```
 
-    [Supported templates](https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp/wiki/Templates-supported-by-llama_chat_apply_template)
+    </details>
+
+- <details>
+    <summary>Run simple text completion</summary>
+
+    To disable conversation mode explicitly, use `-no-cnv`
+
+    ```bash
+    llama-cli -m model.gguf -p "I believe the meaning of life is" -n 128 -no-cnv
+
+    # I believe the meaning of life is to find your own truth and to live in accordance with it. For me, this means being true to myself and following my passions, even if they don't align with societal expectations. I think that's what I love about yoga – it's not just a physical practice, but a spiritual one too. It's about connecting with yourself, listening to your inner voice, and honoring your own unique journey.
+    ```
 
     </details>