Custom Tag Import Limit For SillyTavern

Enhancing Your SillyTavern Experience with Configurable Tag Imports

Have you ever found yourself excitedly importing a new set of character cards into SillyTavern, only to be met with a disappointing number of missing tags? This is a common frustration for many users, and it stems from a limitation that's currently hardcoded within the platform's script. Specifically, in public/scripts/tags.js, there's a constant defined as const ANTI_TROLL_MAX_TAGS = 15;. This means that by default, SillyTavern will only import a maximum of 15 tags per card during an import process. While this might have been implemented with good intentions, perhaps to prevent overwhelming the system or to mitigate potential issues, it often proves to be a hindrance rather than a help. Imagine you've found a character with 20 meticulously crafted tags, detailing every nuance of their personality and backstory. You'd expect all of those to come through, enriching your interaction. However, due to this hardcoded limit, 5 of those valuable tags will simply be omitted, leaving you with an incomplete representation of the character you intended to import. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it can significantly impact the depth and accuracy of character interactions, especially for complex characters that rely heavily on a comprehensive tag system to convey their persona. The current hardcoded limit acts as an unintended gatekeeper, preventing users from fully leveraging the rich data available in imported cards. It’s a feature that, while present, actively detracts from the user experience when it prevents the full import of useful data.

The Need for Flexibility: Why a Hardcoded Limit Falls Short

The current hardcoded limit of 15 tags for import in SillyTavern, while seemingly a technical detail, has a direct impact on the user experience and the depth of character interactions. When you're building your collection of AI companions, each tag plays a crucial role in defining their personality, background, speech patterns, and even their relationship with you. These tags are the building blocks that allow SillyTavern to generate more nuanced, consistent, and engaging responses. For users who are passionate about crafting detailed characters or importing meticulously organized cards from others, hitting this arbitrary 15-tag ceiling can be incredibly disheartening. It's like ordering a gourmet meal and finding out the chef can only plate 15 of the ingredients. The essence of the dish is lost. This limitation doesn't just affect the quantity of tags; it affects the quality of the character representation. A character with 20 tags might have specific tags for niche interests, emotional states, or intricate plot hooks that are vital for driving interesting conversations. When these are cut off, the character can feel shallow or less dynamic than intended. We’ve considered the purpose behind such a limit, and while preventing potential