{
  "prompt_technique": {
    "id": "tec_increase_consistency_format",
    "category": "guardrail",
    "applies_to": "all",
    "title": "Specify the exact output format",
    "guidance": "Precisely define the desired output format (JSON, XML, or a custom template) so Claude understands every formatting element required, rather than describing the shape loosely. For guaranteed JSON schema conformance specifically, use Structured Outputs instead of prompt-only formatting — it provides guaranteed schema compliance.",
    "source_doc": "platform.claude.com/docs/en/test-and-evaluate/strengthen-guardrails/increase-consistency.md",
    "source_site": "subagentprompts.com",
    "created_at": "2026-07-01 20:54:11",
    "cite_as": "https://subagentprompts.com/api/prompt-techniques/tec_increase_consistency_format"
  }
}