instructor

Extract structured data from LLM responses using Pydantic schemas with automatic validation retries.

Updated Jul 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zeronx798/demo-hermes-agent --skill instructor-zeronx798
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Skill: instructor
Source: https://github.com/zeronx798/demo-hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/mlops/instructor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zeronx798/demo-hermes-agent --skill instructor-zeronx798

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires instructor, pydantic, openai, anthropic, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of unreliable LLM outputs by enforcing strict schema validation and providing automatic retry mechanisms for structured data extraction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Output: Ensures LLM responses conform to Pydantic models for type-safe data handling.
  • Automatic Validation: Automatically retries requests when LLM output fails schema validation, providing error feedback to the model.
  • Streaming Support: Enables real-time processing of partial results for long-running extraction tasks.
  • Use Case: Extracting complex user profiles, sentiment analysis, or multi-entity data from unstructured text while ensuring the output is immediately ready for database insertion.

Quick Start

Use the instructor skill to extract user information from the provided text into a structured Pydantic model.

Frequently Asked Questions about instructor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract structured data from LLM responses reliably?

You can extract structured data from LLM responses reliably by enforcing strict Pydantic schema validation. This approach automatically retries requests when validation fails, providing error feedback to the model until the output conforms to your defined structure.

Can I use this for structured data extraction with OpenAI and Anthropic models?

Yes, structured data extraction works across multiple LLM providers including OpenAI and Anthropic. It facilitates reliable data parsing, classification, and entity extraction while satisfying requirements for type safety and robust error handling in production AI pipelines.

Why does LLM output fail JSON parsing and how do I fix it?

LLM output fails JSON parsing when responses deviate from expected formats. You can fix this by using Pydantic schemas for structured output, which automatically validates responses and retries failed requests with error feedback to ensure compliant JSON parsing.

Does this approach support real-time streaming for long-running extraction tasks?

Yes, this approach supports real-time streaming for long-running extraction tasks. It enables real-time processing of partial results, allowing you to handle complex data extraction continuously rather than waiting for the entire response to complete.

What is the best way to parse complex user profiles from unstructured text?

The best way to parse complex user profiles from unstructured text is using Pydantic models for type-safe data handling. This ensures the extracted information is immediately ready for database insertion by enforcing strict schema validation and automatic retries.

Do I need Pydantic to enforce type safety in my LLM data extraction pipeline?

Yes, you need Pydantic to enforce type safety in your LLM data extraction pipeline. It ensures LLM responses conform to defined models, providing automatic validation retries and robust error handling for production-ready structured output.