Why My CLI Output Isn't XML (And How I Ended Up Reinventing TOON Without Knowing It)
📰 Dev.to · Fernando Rodriguez
Optimize CLI output for LLM consumption by avoiding XML and JSON structures
Action Steps
- Analyze your CLI output to identify unnecessary structure repetition
- Consider using alternative formats like plain text or custom-designed output
- Evaluate the token usage of your current output format
- Design a new output format that minimizes token waste
- Test and refine your new output format for better LLM consumption
Who Needs to Know This
Developers and data scientists working with LLMs can benefit from this knowledge to improve their workflow efficiency
Key Insight
💡 LLMs can be more efficient with custom-designed output formats that minimize token waste
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💡 Optimize your CLI output for LLMs by ditching XML and JSON
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