# Guarantee schema‑true outputs across models to cut parsing errors

> We introduced a strict_output setting that enforces exact adherence to your output_schema by default across supported models.

- Published: 2025-11-07
- Author: Agno Team
- Category: Changelog
- Canonical: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/guarantee-schema-true-outputs-across-models-to-cut-parsing-errors
- Markdown: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/guarantee-schema-true-outputs-across-models-to-cut-parsing-errors.md

We introduced a strict_output setting that enforces exact adherence to your output_schema by default across supported models. This delivers consistent, machine-parseable responses without extra validation layers, reducing integration effort and downstream failures. You can relax enforcement when needed by switching to guided mode.

**Details**

- Strict mode is on by default to return outputs that match your schema exactly
- Guided mode offers more flexibility when strictness isn’t required
- Fewer retries, simpler validators, and more reliable pipelines

**Who this is for:** Teams building structured workflows, data pipelines, or API integrations that require deterministic, schema-compliant outputs.