Structured Output

AI / MCP

Definition

Structured output refers to data returned in a predictable, machine-readable format like JSON, rather than free-form text. It enables reliable downstream processing by AI agents and data pipelines.

How It Relates to CrawlForge

AI agents need structured data to make decisions. Unstructured text requires additional parsing and is prone to misinterpretation. Structured output ensures that each data field is in a known location and format, enabling reliable automated processing.

CrawlForge tools like scrape_structured and extract_structured return data in clean JSON format matching your specified schema. This means your agents and pipelines can consume the output directly without post-processing or regex extraction.

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Related Terms

JSON

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and machines to parse. It is the standard format for API responses and structured data exchange.

Schema Markup

Schema markup is a vocabulary of tags (from schema.org) that you add to HTML to improve how search engines read and represent your page. It defines types like Product, Article, Organization, and their properties.

Structured Data

Structured data is information organized in a predefined format that makes it easy for machines to parse and understand. On the web, it typically refers to schema.org markup embedded in HTML pages.

Function Calling

Function calling is the ability of language models to invoke external functions or APIs during a conversation. The model decides when to call a function, generates the appropriate arguments, and processes the returned results.

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