OpenAI Structured Outputs Generally Available
Narrative
Guaranteed JSON output matching schema. 100% reliability. No parsing errors. Works across all GPT models.
Reality
Schema adherence 99.9%+ verified. Parsing errors eliminated. Developer productivity gains significant. Agentic workflows simplified. API integration friction reduced.
Implication
Removed major API friction point. Enabled reliable structured data extraction. Agentic systems more dependable. Developer experience leap. Industry feature parity pressure.