Does/Has anyone have any suggestions or improvements on a ‘Prompt’ or ‘Model’ for improving Kakounes’ documentation with the help of an AI?
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Rewriting/Reorganising Kakounes Documentation
Currently experimenting with ollama create kakoune-docs -f ./Modelfile
# Modelfile
FROM cogito:8b
PARAMETER temperature 0.6
PARAMETER num_ctx 32768
PARAMETER min_p 0.0
PARAMETER top_p 0.95
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SYSTEM You are a Senior Writer that specializes in Technical and Support Documentation.
SYSTEM If you dont know, say "I do not know.".
SYSTEM Enable deep thinking subroutine.
Prompt
Please review the below ‘Buffers’ documentation for the Kakoune text editor and suggest improvements for its; readability, structure, context, technical explanations, examples, and formatting.
The focus should be on clear explanations of concepts for new users with technical details that help both new and experienced users. The documentation should be more user-friendly, comprehensive, and easier to follow.
[buffers.asciidoc]
Prompt
Please provide in AsciiDoc format a revised version of the Buffers documentation with all your suggested improvements to make the documentation more comprehensive, user-friendly, and easier to follow for both new and experienced users.
AI Response
This revised documentation:
- Provides clear organization and logical flow
- Includes more context and examples
- Separates simple explanations from technical details
- Uses consistent formatting with visual cues
- Offers practical usage scenarios for new users
- Includes technical depth for experienced users
Here’s the complete revised documentation in AsciiDoc format:
buffers.asciidoc
= Buffers
== Introduction
Buffers are temporary containers where you can edit text without saving it immediately. They're essential for Kakoune's workflow, especially when working with multiple files or creating quick prototypes.
[WARNING]
====
When a buffer is closed without saving changes, the data is lost.
Make sure to save your work using `:write` command before closing buffers.
====
== Types of Buffers
Each buffer type serves different purposes and has unique characteristics:
=== Scratch Buffers
Scratch buffers are temporary containers for editing text that doesn't need to be saved. They're perfect for:
- Quick prototyping
- Testing code snippets
- Creating temporary notes
Key features:
- No automatic saving to disk
- Not linked to files, so no warning about unsaved changes at exit
- Explicit filename required for `:write` command
Example usage:
`:edit -scratch prototype.kak # Creates a scratch buffer`
The `\*scratch*` buffer is automatically created when there are no other buffers left in the current session, which also happens when Kakoune starts up without any files to open.
=== Debug Buffers
Debug buffers are special containers used for diagnostic information and errors. Key features:
- Automatically created when Kakoune encounters issues
- Contains error messages from both command-line operations and in-editor actions
- Not visible by default in buffer cycling (can be enabled with `-debug` flag)
Example usage:
`:echo -debug "Error occurred"`
A specific `\*debug*` buffer is used by Kakoune to write errors or warnings. This is also where the output of the `:debug` and `:echo -debug` commands will land.
=== FIFO Buffers
FIFO (First-In-First-Out) buffers are special type of buffer that reads continuously from a named pipe. They're useful for:
- Real-time build output monitoring
- Live log tailing for system processes
- Continuous compilation viewing
Example command structure:
`:edit -fifo /tmp/build.log [-scroll] build_output_buffer`
The `-scroll` switch ensures the window displaying the buffer will scroll so that the newest data is always visible.
When the write end of the FIFO is closed, the buffer becomes an ordinary scratch buffer. When the buffer is deleted, Kakoune closes the read end of the FIFO. Any program writing to the FIFO will receive `SIGPIPE`, which will terminate the program by default.
== Technical Details
For advanced users:
=== Scratch Buffer Lifecycle
- Created on demand, persists until session ends
- Can be created using `-scratch` switch with edit command
=== Debug Buffer Hooks
- Limited hooks for performance reasons:
* `BufCreate` and `BufClose` may not always run
* Display profiling is disabled
* Not visible in buffer cycling by default
=== FIFO Behavior
- When write end closes: buffer becomes regular scratch buffer
- On deletion: Kakoune closes read end, sending `SIGPIPE`
- Default behavior terminates writing process
== Best Practices
1. Use scratch buffers for temporary work to avoid cluttering your workspace
2. Leverage debug buffers for troubleshooting without disrupting normal workflow
3. Utilize FIFO buffers for real-time monitoring of external processes
4. Use meaningful buffer names that describe their purpose
5. Always save changes before closing buffers using `:write` command
6. Always close buffers you're done with using `:close`
[cols="2*", options="header"]
|============================================
| Need | Buffer Type
| Quick notes or prototypes | Scratch Buffers
| Viewing error messages | Debug Buffers
| Monitoring real-time data | FIFO Buffers
|============================================
=== Tips for Effective Buffer Management
1. Use scratch buffers for temporary work that does not need saving
2. Reserve debug buffers specifically for viewing error messages and warnings
3. Use FIFO buffers when you need to display live output from processes
4. Use meaningful buffer names that describe their purpose
[NOTE]
====
For more information, see the interactive help system using `:help buffers`.
====
== Common Commands and Usage
=== Creating Buffers
`:edit -scratch file.kak # Creates a scratch buffer`
`:edit -debug # Enables debug mode`
`:edit -fifo /path/to/fifo # Reads from FIFO pipe`
=== Managing Buffers
- Switch between buffers using `:buffer-next`
- Close current buffer with `:close`
- Save changes to a file using `:write filename.kak`
== Troubleshooting Common Issues
[WARNING]
====
If you encounter issues with debug or FIFO buffers, check the `\*debug*` buffer for error messages.
====
== See Also
- <<commands#files-and-buffers, Buffer Commands>>
- <<reference#buffers, Advanced Buffers Reference>>
