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Guidance
Open Source LLM Applications
Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Compared with 39 other LLM Applications agents Open source Self-hostable Updated Feb 2026
💰 Open Source
🔄 Updated Feb 2026
🖥️ Self-hostable
💰 Pricing
Open SourcePricing not publicly listed.
🎯 Use Cases
Creating dynamic templates for LLM prompts Implementing conditional logic in LLM interactions Generating structured outputs like JSON or lists Building conversational agents with controlled responses Automating multi-step LLM workflows
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Integrates seamlessly with Python workflows
- Provides structured control over LLM outputs
- Supports Handlebars templating for flexible prompt design
- Open-source and self-hostable
❌ Cons
- Requires Python knowledge to use effectively
- Limited to Handlebars templating (may not support other formats)
- Documentation may assume familiarity with LLM concepts
Overview
Guidance is a Python library developed by Microsoft that facilitates structured interactions with large language models (LLMs) using Handlebars templating. It enables users to interleave generation, prompting, and logical control for more predictable and controllable LLM outputs.
Problem It Solves
It simplifies the process of creating complex, structured prompts and managing dynamic interactions with LLMs, reducing the need for manual string manipulation and ad-hoc logic.
Target Audience: Developers and teams working with llm applications automation.
Inputs
- • User configuration
- • API credentials (if required)
- • Task parameters
Outputs
- • Automated task results
- • Status reports
- • Generated content or actions
Example Workflow
- 1 User configures the agent with required parameters
- 2 Agent receives input data or trigger
- 3 Agent processes the request using its core logic
- 4 Agent interacts with external services if needed
- 5 Results are returned to the user
Sample System Prompt
You are Guidance, an AI assistant. Help the user accomplish their task efficiently.
Tools & Technologies
LLM APIs Python
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- • AutoGPT
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FAQs
- Is this agent open-source?
- Yes
- Can this agent be self-hosted?
- Yes
- What skill level is required?
- Intermediate
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