# Guidance

> Control language-model output structure from Python programs.

Guidance helps users control language-model output structure from Python programs. The product supports constrained text generation and structured model control. Starting points include generate outputs matching a schema and prototype a controlled AI text workflow. Check the documentation, license, supported models, hardware requirements, and any separate API or hosting costs. Test on a small representative project before integrating it into an existing system.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Developer Tools
- Official site: https://github.com/guidance-ai/guidance
- Last checked: 2026-09-26

## Key features

- Constrained text generation
- Structured model control

## Use cases

- Generate outputs matching a schema
- Prototype a controlled AI text workflow

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/guidance/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/guidance/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/guidance/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.