Skip to main content
Instructor logo
Instructor

The leading library for getting structured, validated output from LLMs using Pydantic.

4.7(external rating)
#242 in Coding#334 in Automation
Visit Instructor
Free🪟 API
Share:Share on XLinkedIn

About Instructor

Instructor is the most popular Python library for extracting structured, validated data from LLMs, with 11k+ GitHub stars and 3 million+ monthly downloads. Built on Pydantic, it supports 15+ providers including OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini, and is available in Python, TypeScript, Go, Ruby, Elixir, and Rust.

Key Features

structured llm output
pydantic validation
multi provider support
automatic retries
streaming support
open source

💰 Pricing

Free

Completely free and open source under MIT license.

Open Source$0

MIT-licensed, free for all use cases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Instructor free?
Yes, Instructor is completely free to use. Completely free and open source under MIT license.
What is Instructor used for?
Instructor is primarily used for Coding, Automation. The leading library for getting structured, validated output from LLMs using Pydantic.
What platforms does Instructor work on?
Instructor is available on API.
What are the best alternatives to Instructor?
Top alternatives to Instructor include ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot. These tools offer similar functionality and may suit different budgets or workflows.

User Reviews

Loading reviews...

Questions & Answers

💬

Questions submitted will appear here soon

Join the community to share knowledge about Instructor

📊 Comparison vs Alternatives

Feature
Instructor logoInstructor
PricingFreeFreemiumFreemiumFreemium
Rating⭐ 4.7⭐ 4.8⭐ 4.8⭐ 4.6
Free Tier
Popularity
55%
100%
94%
92%

Are you the creator of Instructor?

Claim this listing to get verified status, edit tool details, and track analytics.

Quick Stats

Rating
4.7
ReviewsExternal data
Coding#242
Automation#334
PricingFree
Popularity
55%

Try Instructor

Visit the official website to get started.

Visit Website →

Stay Updated on the Best AI Tools

Get weekly recommendations and new tool alerts. No spam, ever.

Join thousands of professionals discovering AI tools weekly.

Last updated: 2026-03-28·Claim this listing
← Back to all tools