outlines

Generate structured JSON, regex, and Pydantic outputs from text using local LLMs.

Updated Jun 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill outlines-nitish-gitbit
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Skill: outlines
Source: https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom/tree/main/optional-skills/mlops/inference/outlines
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill outlines-nitish-gitbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires outlines, transformers, vllm, pydantic, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Outlines Skill solves the problem of generating structured JSON, regex, and Pydantic LLM outputs, ensuring valid and predictable outputs while leveraging local models and fast inference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Generation: Generates JSON/regex/Pydantic data following provided schemas.
  • Local Models: Supports local models like Transformers, llama.cpp, and vLLM for high-throughput inference.
  • Use Case: Use Outlines to automatically generate structured data from semi-structured text inputs.

Quick Start

Generate a JSON object from the text: "John Doe, 30 years old, [email protected]" using the outlines skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about outlines

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate structured JSON outputs from local LLMs?

Generate structured JSON outputs from local LLMs by using Outlines to constrain model generation to match your provided JSON schema. This ensures valid, predictable structured data extraction from semi-structured text inputs.

Can I use Pydantic models for structured generation with vLLM?

Yes, you can use Pydantic models for structured generation with vLLM. Outlines supports Pydantic model inference alongside transformers and llama.cpp, enabling high-throughput structured data validation and generation.

What is the best way to force an LLM to follow a regex pattern during generation?

The best way to force an LLM to follow a regex pattern is using Outlines for regex pattern matching. This constrains the local model's output to strictly adhere to your specified regex, ensuring valid and predictable text generation.

Does structured generation work with local models like transformers and llama.cpp?

Yes, structured generation works with local models like transformers and llama.cpp. Outlines is optimized for local LLMs and vLLM, providing fast inference while ensuring outputs conform to JSON, regex, or Pydantic schemas.

Why do I need Pydantic and outlines dependencies for structured data extraction?

You need Pydantic and outlines dependencies to define data schemas and constrain LLM generation. Outlines handles the structured generation logic while Pydantic provides the model inference schemas required for valid data extraction.