JSON Mode
A model setting that guarantees valid JSON output.
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JSON mode constrains decoding so the output is always parseable JSON. Combined with a schema, it eliminates the parse-and-retry loop that plagues text-based extractors. A model setting that guarantees valid JSON output.
What is JSON Mode?
JSON mode constrains decoding so the output is always parseable JSON. Combined with a schema, it eliminates the parse-and-retry loop that plagues text-based extractors.
What is an example of JSON Mode?
OpenAI's response_format: { type: 'json_object' } or Anthropic tool-use with a Zod schema.
Why does JSON Mode matter for AI and automation?
A model setting that guarantees valid JSON output. It connects to the workflows, prompts and tool stacks linked on this page, so you can move from definition to execution without leaving Onexial.
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