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Guidance vs LMQL
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Guidance
A guidance language for controlling large language models.
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LMQL
Language Model Query Language
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| Measure | Guidance | LMQL |
|---|---|---|
| Latest version | 0.3.2 (for 18 Mar 2026) | Not checked yet |
| GitHub stars | 21,779 | Not checked yet |
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