Alpaca Format Format Guide

// Alpaca format schema
interface AlpacaExample {
  instruction: string;  // The task description or question
  input: string;        // Additional context (empty string if none)
  output: string;       // The expected model response
}

// Extended Alpaca format (used by some frameworks)
interface AlpacaExtended {
  instruction: string;
  input: string;
  output: string;
  system?: string;     // Optional system prompt
  history?: [string, string][];  // Optional conversation history
}

[
  {
    "instruction": "Classify the sentiment of the following product review.",
    "input": "The noise cancellation on these headphones is incredible. Best purchase I've made this year.",
    "output": "Positive. The review expresses strong satisfaction with the product's noise cancellation feature and overall value."
  },
  {
    "instruction": "Write a professional email declining a meeting invitation.",
    "input": "",
    "output": "Subject: Re: Meeting Request\n\nHi [Name],\n\nThank you for the meeting invitation. Unfortunately, I have a scheduling conflict at that time and won't be able to attend.\n\nWould it be possible to reschedule to later in the week? I'm available Thursday or Friday afternoon.\n\nBest regards,\n[Your Name]"
  },
  {
    "instruction": "Extract all company names mentioned in the text.",
    "input": "The partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI has reshaped the industry, while Google DeepMind continues to push boundaries in AI research. Meanwhile, Anthropic has focused on AI safety.",
    "output": "1. Microsoft\n2. OpenAI\n3. Google DeepMind\n4. Anthropic"
  },
  {
    "instruction": "Convert the following temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Show your work.",
    "input": "98.6°F",
    "output": "To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius:\nC = (F - 32) × 5/9\nC = (98.6 - 32) × 5/9\nC = 66.6 × 5/9\nC = 37°C\n\n98.6°F = 37°C (normal human body temperature)"
  }
]