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Output Format Enforcement

The examples establish the exact JSON schema, field naming conventions, and how to handle boolean values — the model follows the same pattern for any new input.

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Prompt
Convert the following product descriptions into structured JSON. Follow this exact format:

Example 1:
Input: "Red cotton t-shirt, size medium, $24.99, currently in stock"
Output: {"name": "Red cotton t-shirt", "material": "cotton", "size": "M", "price": 24.99, "in_stock": true}

Example 2:
Input: "Blue denim jacket, size large, $89.00, sold out"
Output: {"name": "Blue denim jacket", "material": "denim", "size": "L", "price": 89.00, "in_stock": false}

Now convert:
Input: "{{product_description}}"
Output:

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{{product_description}}

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The examples establish the exact JSON schema, field naming conventions, and how to handle boolean values — the model follows the same pattern for any new input.

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