diff --git a/otp.c b/otp.c
index 1102688..eefc9d6 100644
--- a/otp.c
+++ b/otp.c
@@ -345,8 +345,8 @@ int command_line_mode(int argc, char* argv[]) {
         else if (argc == 3) {
             // Check if the argument looks like an encrypted message (starts with -----)
             if (strncmp(argv[2], "-----BEGIN OTP MESSAGE-----", 27) == 0) {
-                // Inline decrypt with message only
-                return decrypt_text(NULL, argv[2]);
+                // Inline decrypt with message only - use silent mode for command line
+                return decrypt_text_silent(NULL, argv[2]);
             } else {
                 // Check if it's a file (contains . or ends with known extensions)
                 if (strstr(argv[2], ".") != NULL) {
@@ -365,7 +365,8 @@ int command_line_mode(int argc, char* argv[]) {
                 return 1;
             } else {
                 // Legacy format: pad_chksum and message, or file with output
-                return decrypt_text(argv[2], argv[3]);
+                // Use silent mode for command line when message is provided
+                return decrypt_text_silent(argv[2], argv[3]);
             }
         }
         else if (argc == 5 && strcmp(argv[3], "-o") == 0) {