CLI — Command-line interface
A text window where you type commands to the computer instead of clicking buttons.
The fuller definition
A command-line interface lets a person operate software by typing commands and arguments into a terminal.
- Command
Program name
- Arguments
Options and inputs
- Terminal
Output and status
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A model runner accepts a command naming the model to load.
The distinction that matters
The terminal is an interface to programs; it is not itself a language model.
Related terms
Script
A short program that does one job, like renaming a folder of files.
APIs & softwarePython
A popular programming language that is easy to read and widely used for AI work.
Products & model familiesOllama
Software for downloading and running AI models. It can run local models, but you still need to check which model and service you chose.
Where it is taught
APIs and JSON: connect a model to a small programSource and further reading
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