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Output Format Forcer

Stops the AI from giving you walls of text. Forces JSON, tables, CSV, or numbered lists. Every single time.

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Prepend this to any prompt where you need clean structured output. Saves 5 minutes of cleanup every time.

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Output strictly in the format below. Any deviation is a failure.

Format: {{FORMAT · JSON / Markdown table / CSV / numbered list / etc.}}
Schema: {{SCHEMA · paste keys, columns, or example structure}}

Rules:
- No preamble. No "Here is your..." line.
- No closing summary. No "Let me know if..." line.
- If a field is unknown, return null or "—". Do not invent.
- If the format breaks, return only: ERROR: <one-line reason>

Task: {{TASK}}

Works with: Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini · Any model

By Rishi Jain