Why Structured Outputs Matter
Machine Interoperability
Structured responses (like JSON) allow easy integration with tools, databases, dashboards, and APIs.Predictable Parsing
Downstream tasks don’t need to rely on fragile regex or NLP to extract meaning — the format is known and constant.UI Rendering
Structured outputs can be displayed directly in tables, charts, or UI components inside Lyzr Studio or external apps.Validation & Error Handling
You can define required fields, types, or even schemas to validate outputs and catch hallucinations early.Example Use Cases
Lead Scoring Agent
Tech Support Ticket Generator
Email Generator
How to Use Structured Outputs in Lyzr Studio
Agent Setup
In the Agent creation form, scroll down to the “Expected Output Format” section. Toggle Structured Output to ON.Define Structure
Provide a sample JSON or a schema-like format. Example:Agent Prompting
Guide the agent to respond only in this structure. You can add instructions like:Validation
Lyzr can automatically validate if the agent output matches the expected structure. If not, retries or error prompts can be triggered.Best Practices
When Not to Use Structured Outputs
While powerful, structured outputs are not always necessary:- Use free-form outputs for conversational agents, creative writing, or open-ended analysis.
- Use structured outputs for integrations, data transformations, or post-processing workflows.
Summary
Using Structured Outputs in Lyzr transforms your agents from conversational tools to modular, programmable, and integrable components suited for real-world applications.