check-the-tone
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| lib.rs | check-the-tone |
| version | 0.1.1 |
| created_at | 2025-12-19 20:52:08.380205+00 |
| updated_at | 2025-12-20 00:13:27.194655+00 |
| description | ctt - A CLI tool to check and improve the tone of your messages using local LLMs. |
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| repository | https://github.com/gringonivoli/check-the-tone |
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Maxi Nivoli (gringonivoli)
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README
CTT - Check The Tone
A command-line tool that analyzes the tone of your messages and provides improved versions using local Large Language Models via Ollama.
About
CTT (Check The Tone) helps you communicate more effectively by analyzing whether your messages are polite, clear, friendly, and collaborative. It then provides a revised version that maintains your intent while improving the tone.
Perfect for:
- Reviewing emails before sending
- Improving chat messages
- Ensuring professional communication
- Learning better communication patterns
Features
- 🤖 Uses local LLMs via Ollama (privacy-first, no data sent to external servers)
- âš¡ Fast and simple CLI interface
- 🎯 Provides both tone analysis and revised messages
- 🔧 Configurable model and Ollama server settings
Prerequisites
- Ollama installed and running
- A compatible model pulled (default:
llama3.1:latest)
Installation
cargo install check-the-tone
Make sure you have Ollama installed and running with a model pulled.
Usage
Basic usage:
ctt -m "your message here"
Options
-m, --msg <MESSAGE>- The message to analyze (required)-M, --model <MODEL>- LLM model to use (default:llama3.1:latest)-u, --url <URL>- Ollama server URL (default:http://localhost)-p, --port <PORT>- Ollama server port (default:11434)
Examples
# Check a simple message
ctt -m "fix this bug now"
# Use a different model
ctt -m "Can you review my PR?" -M "mistral:latest"
# Connect to a remote Ollama instance
ctt -m "Hello team" -u "http://192.168.1.100" -p 11434