Overview
Outlines helps developers constrain model generation to formats such as valid JSON, regular expressions, or schema-guided structures. It integrates with several model runtimes so applications can validate and consume outputs more reliably.
Key features
- Structured and constrained generation
- Schema-aware output patterns
- Multiple model-runtime integrations
- Composable generation APIs
Requirements, installation and quick start
Install the Python package with `pip install outlines`; check the official docs for runtime-specific extras.
Usage
Define an output format or schema, configure a supported model backend, and generate values that follow the requested constraints.
Model compatibility and use cases
Supports multiple model backends; exact constraints and capabilities vary by runtime.
License and risk notes
The repository declares Apache-2.0. Model weights and external runtime dependencies may have separate licenses.
Release and maintenance
See the official repository for current releases and changes.