Structured outputs

from google import genai
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
from typing import List, Optional

class Ingredient(BaseModel):
    name: str = Field(description="Name of the ingredient.")
    quantity: str = Field(description="Quantity of the ingredient, including units.")

class Recipe(BaseModel):
    recipe_name: str = Field(description="The name of the recipe.")
    prep_time_minutes: Optional[int] = Field(description="Optional time in minutes to prepare the recipe.")
    ingredients: List[Ingredient]
    instructions: List[str]

client = genai.Client()

prompt = """
Please extract the recipe from the following text.
The user wants to make delicious chocolate chip cookies.
They need 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda,
1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup of granulated sugar,
3/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.
For the best part, they'll need 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Then, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour,
baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar
until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat in the dry
ingredients until just combined. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons
onto ungreased baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
"""

interaction = client.interactions.create(
    model="gemini-3.7-flash",
    input=prompt,
    response_format={
        "type": "text",
        "mime_type": "application/json",
        "schema": Recipe.model_json_schema()
    },
)

recipe = Recipe.model_validate_json(interaction.output_text)
print(recipe)

// Note: Ensure zod is installed (npm install zod)
import { GoogleGenAI } from "@google/genai";
import * as z from "zod";

const recipeJsonSchema = {
  type: "object",
  properties: {
    recipe_name: {
      type: "string",
      description: "The name of the recipe."
    },
    prep_time_minutes: {
        type: "integer",
        description: "Optional time in minutes to prepare the recipe."
    },
    ingredients: {
      type: "array",
      items: {
        type: "object",
        properties: {
          name: { type: "string", description: "Name of the ingredient."},
          quantity: { type: "string", description: "Quantity of the ingredient, including units."}
        },
        required: ["name", "quantity"]
      }
    },
    instructions: {
      type: "array",
      items: { type: "string" }
    }
  },
  required: ["recipe_name", "ingredients", "instructions"]
};

const recipeSchema = z.fromJSONSchema(recipeJsonSchema);

const client = new GoogleGenAI({});

const prompt = `
Please extract the recipe from the following text.
The user wants to make delicious chocolate chip cookies.
They need 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda,
1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup of granulated sugar,
3/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.
For the best part, they'll need 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Then, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour,
baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar
until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat in the dry
ingredients until just combined. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons
onto ungreased baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
`;

const interaction = await client.interactions.create({
  model: "gemini-3.7-flash",
  input: prompt,
  response_format: {
    type: 'text',
    mime_type: 'application/json',
    schema: recipeJsonSchema
  },
});

const recipe = recipeSchema.parse(JSON.parse(interaction.output_text));
console.log(recipe);

curl -X POST "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/interactions" \
    -H "x-goog-api-key: $GEMINI_API_KEY" \
    -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
    -d '{
      "model": "gemini-3.7-flash",
      "input": "Please extract the recipe from the following text.\nThe user wants to make delicious chocolate chip cookies.\nThey need 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda,\n1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup of granulated sugar,\n3/4 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.\nFor the best part, they will need 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.\nFirst, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Then, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour,\nbaking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar\nuntil light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Gradually beat in the dry\ningredients until just combined. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons\nonto ungreased baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.",
      "response_format": {
        "type": "text",
        "mime_type": "application/json",
        "schema": {
          "type": "object",
          "properties": {
            "recipe_name": {
              "type": "string",
              "description": "The name of the recipe."
            },
            "prep_time_minutes": {
                "type": "integer",
                "description": "Optional time in minutes to prepare the recipe."
            },
            "ingredients": {
              "type": "array",
              "items": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                  "name": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of the ingredient."},
                  "quantity": { "type": "string", "description": "Quantity of the ingredient, including units."}
                },
                "required": ["name", "quantity"]
              }
            },
            "instructions": {
              "type": "array",
              "items": { "type": "string" }
            }
          },
          "required": ["recipe_name", "ingredients", "instructions"]
        }
      }
      }
    }'