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structured-output

Emit structured JSON envelopes for machine-readable skill outputs.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#mcp#json#pipeline#structured-output#skill-integration
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mykaarma/claude-sutras --skill structured-output-mykaarma
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Skill: structured-output
Source: https://github.com/mykaarma/claude-sutras/tree/main/skills/structured-output
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mykaarma/claude-sutras --skill structured-output-mykaarma

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Skills often need to pass results to other skills, automation tools, or orchestrators, but parsing free‑form text is unreliable. This reference provides a standard way to emit machine‑readable JSON so downstream processes can consume outputs without scraping prose.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard Envelope: Defines fields such as skill, timestamp, status, and data for consistent parsing.
  • Error Handling: Includes an error field when status is failed.
  • Emission Guidelines: Instructs to place the JSON payload in the final fenced code block of the response.
  • Consumer Parsing: Shows how downstream tools locate and decode the last JSON block. Use it in any skill that produces output intended for other skills, MCP tools, or multi‑agent pipelines.

Quick Start

When creating a new skill, wrap your result in the standard JSON envelope and ensure it appears as the last JSON fenced block in the response.

Frequently Asked Questions about structured-output

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I format skill outputs as JSON for multi-agent pipelines?▼

To format skill outputs as JSON for multi-agent pipelines, wrap your result in a standard JSON envelope containing the skill name, timestamp, status, and data, then emit it as the final fenced code block for reliable parsing.

Why does parsing free-form text fail in MCP automation workflows?▼

Parsing free-form text fails in MCP automation workflows because downstream tools cannot reliably extract structured data from prose. Emitting a standardized machine-readable JSON envelope allows consumers to locate and decode the final JSON block without scraping.

What's the best way to pass data between skills for downstream automation?▼

The best way to pass data between skills for downstream automation is using a standard JSON envelope. This provides consistent fields like status and data, ensuring downstream orchestrators can consume the output without text scraping.

Can I use structured JSON outputs with MCP tools and orchestrators?▼

Yes, you can use structured JSON outputs with MCP tools and orchestrators. The standard JSON envelope is specifically designed to enable machine-readable consumption whenever a skill's result is fed to another skill or automation tool.

How do downstream tools locate and decode the final JSON block?▼

Downstream tools locate and decode the final JSON block by scanning the skill response for fenced code blocks. The emission guidelines instruct placing the JSON payload in the final block, allowing consumers to reliably extract and parse it.

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