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Dev tools · October 2, 2024

Gato Prompt Lang – keep prompt content and responses short in JSON

It started with me trying to get consistent json output but then evolved to something I can use to get consistent outputs structured in the way I need with, which is essential to consume responses in software. I seem to get json consistent 100% of the time when I use the API but when I use the UI I occasionally some response data not in the json.

Gato Prompt Lang – keep prompt content and responses short in JSON launched on October 2, 2024 with 16 votes, #930 of 5,185 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

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In plain words

Gato Prompt Lang is a development tool that helps users generate consistent JSON-formatted outputs from AI responses. It structures outputs in predefined formats needed for software integration. The tool delivers reliable JSON formatting through its API, though occasional formatting inconsistencies may occur when using the web interface. It's designed for developers who need reliably structured data for downstream applications.

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From the sources

Gato Prompt Language (GPL): A system for generating focused instructions and short-form outputs. - ListfulAl/gpl

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