MiniRobotLanguage (MRL)
AIL.Set Max Token
Set the maximum token limit for GPT4All
Intention
The AIL.Set Max Token command is used to define the maximum token limit for the GPT4All instance.
This command provides the ability to manage the output length of the GPT4All model, useful for controlling response brevity and managing potential usage costs when connected to the OpenAI API.
The parameter P1 represents the maximum token limit, which should be a positive integer. The token limit for GPT4All is 1024 tokens when not connected to the OpenAI API. When you use the Open AI API via GPT4All then also this Token Limit will be used.
When connected to the OpenAI API, GPT4All could utilize larger models such as GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, which have their own token limits and cost structures.
As of the last update, usage of the OpenAI API is not free and costs can add up depending on token usage, so it's essential to manage the maximum token limit effectively.
When using local models with GPT4All, Usage is free and therefore its recommended to use the maximum Token Limit that is provided, currently 1024 Tokens.
The token count not only includes visible words and punctuation but also invisible characters such as spaces and newlines.
Tokens in English have an average of around 4 bytes, but this can vary with the inclusion of special characters or different languages.
The token limit does not guarantee a specific length of content but only sets an upper boundary to the response size.
If a prompt requires more tokens than the current limit for a satisfactory response, the AI model might produce cut-off or incomplete responses.
Also, the token count is a reliable measure for controlling output length and ensuring costs remain within budget when using the OpenAI API through GPT4All.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about the max_tokens parameter:
•The max_tokens parameter is not a hard limit. The model may generate more tokens than the specified value if it is unable to generate a complete sentence or phrase within the specified number of tokens.
•The max_tokens parameter does not affect the quality of the generated text. The model will still try to generate the best possible text, even if it is forced to generate fewer tokens.
•The max_tokens parameter can be used to control the memory usage of the model. The model will use more memory if it is allowed to generate more tokens.
Syntax
AIL.Set Max Token[|P1]
Parameter Explanation
P1 - (optional) A positive integer defining the maximum token count. The maximum value is 1024 when using GPT4All standalone.
When connected to the OpenAI API, the maximum token count must adhere to the constraints of the utilized model.
The default value, internal to GPT4All is currently 128.
Example
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Remarks
When using the OpenAI API, remember that increasing the maximum token count will lead to larger responses and hence higher costs.
Ensure you're aware of the pricing model for the specific GPT model you're utilizing.
Monitor your usage closely to prevent unexpected charges. Consider implementing safeguards to limit high-cost outputs.
If the maximum token count is set too low, it might restrict the quality and context of responses, potentially rendering the output unhelpful or nonsensical.
Hence, select an appropriate token limit that balances cost and response quality.
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