outlines

Enforce token-level grammars to generate schema-validated JSON and code.

Updated Apr 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill outlines-daddyelonmusk69
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: outlines
Source: https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent/tree/main/skills/mlops/inference/outlines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DaddyElonMusk69/motis-agent --skill outlines-daddyelonmusk69

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Outlines eliminates unreliable free-form model outputs by guaranteeing syntactically and semantically valid structured text (JSON, XML, code) that can be consumed directly by downstream systems without post-validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token-level grammar enforcement: Converts schemas and Pydantic models into grammars and FSMs to filter invalid tokens during generation.
  • Type-safe outputs: Produces Pydantic model instances or JSON that meet declared constraints (enums, patterns, numeric ranges).
  • Local and high-throughput backends: Works with Transformers, llama.cpp, and vLLM for low-latency and production batching.
  • Use Case: Extract structured invoice, user profile, or API spec data reliably from unstructured text and return validated objects ready for indexing or processing.

Quick Start

Generate a Pydantic-validated JSON object that matches the provided schema from this input text.

Frequently Asked Questions about outlines

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I guarantee valid JSON and type-safe outputs from LLMs?

To guarantee valid JSON and type-safe outputs, you can enforce token-level grammars with FSM sampling during generation. This filters invalid tokens dynamically, producing deterministic Pydantic instances or JSON that strictly match declared schemas.

What's the best way to generate Pydantic-validated JSON from unstructured text?

Generating Pydantic-validated JSON from unstructured text requires converting your Pydantic models into grammars to filter tokens during inference. This ensures the model emits structured invoice, user profile, or API spec data that meets declared constraints without post-validation.

Does structured generation work with vLLM and Transformers backends?

Structured generation works with vLLM and Transformers backends, as well as llama.cpp. It integrates with these local and high-throughput inference platforms to enforce token-level constraints and deliver reliable JSON outputs for production batching.

How does FSM sampling enforce schemas during language model inference?

FSM sampling enforces schemas by converting Pydantic models or JSON schemas into finite state machines. These FSMs filter invalid tokens during language model inference, ensuring the generated text remains syntactically and semantically valid.

Can I use LLMs for automated data extraction without post-validation?

Yes, you can use LLMs for automated data extraction without post-validation by enforcing token-level grammars during generation. This guarantees the direct consumption of structured outputs by downstream systems, eliminating unreliable free-form text.