💬 Chat Mode Guide
Chat Mode is a lightweight, conversational interface for HelseCLI. It is designed for general queries, learning, and brainstorming where you don't need the AI to interact with your local files or execute code.
Chat Mode Reference
Chat Mode is a lightweight, conversational interface within HelseCLI. It is optimized for general technical inquiries, conceptual analysis, and brainstorming sessions that do not require project-level file modification or code execution.
Initialization
To initiate a Chat Mode session, execute:
python helsecli.py chat
System Characteristics
1. Restricted Tool Access
By default, the AI assistant in Chat Mode is restricted from project-level write or read operations. This provides a secure environment for theoretical exploration without risk of unintended repository modification.
2. Low-Latency Interaction
Without the overhead of codebase analysis or tool orchestration, Chat Mode provides an optimized, low-latency interface for rapid technical Q&A.
3. Specialized Web Search
Users may optionally enable web-based data retrieval to supplement the LLM's base knowledge:
python helsecli.py chat --websearch
Optimized Use Cases
- Conceptual Analysis: "Explain the implementation of structural pattern decorators in Python."
- Architectural Brainstorming: "Analyze potential strategies for integrating a NASA-based API into a distributed system."
- Technical Syntax Verification: "Provide the standardized regex pattern for RFC-compliant email validation."
- Strategic Consultation: "Assess the common architectural challenges in transition from monolithic to microservices-based systems."
Operational Commands
| Command | Function |
|---|---|
!m | Access the model selection interface. |
!model <name> | Explicitly transition inference models. |
!home | Return to the HelseCLI primary interface. |
Implementation Strategy
If project-level context becomes necessary during a Chat Mode session, users should terminate the current mode (!exit) and initialize Code Mode (python helsecli.py code) to leverage full filesystem integration.