Order and Dependency Control

In multi-step outputs, later fields often depend on earlier ones. You usually want the model to list facts first, then summarize. Agently generates outputs in order, so good structure improves stability.

List facts first, then summarize

from agently import Agently

agent = Agently.create_agent()

result = (
  agent
  .input("Where to find release dates for Dark Souls 3 and GTA6, and how to buy them?")
  .output({
    "InfoList": [
      {
        "Topic": (str, "Which game or subject"),
        "KeyFact": (str, "Key fact needed to answer"),
        "IsKnown": (bool, "Whether the fact is confirmed")
      }
    ],
    "Confirmed": (str, "Only explain confirmed facts"),
    "Uncertain": (str, "List items still uncertain")
  })
  .start(
    ensure_keys=["InfoList[*].Topic", "InfoList[*].KeyFact", "InfoList[*].IsKnown"]
  )
)

Protect dependency fields

If later fields depend on earlier ones, include those earlier fields in ensure_keys.

Ordering tips

• Lists before summaries
• Decision before explanation
• Structured fields before free text

Next: Instant structured streaming.