### Quick Start

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript

A quick start guide demonstrating how to use the POML TypeScript API to parse and render prompts.

```APIDOC
## Quick Start

```typescript
import { Paragraph, Image } from 'poml/essentials';
import { read, write } from 'poml';

const prompt = <Paragraph>
  Hello, world! Here is an image:
  <Image src="photo.jpg" alt="A beautiful scenery" />
</Paragraph>;

// Parse the prompt components into an intermediate representation (IR)
const ir = await read(prompt);

// Render it to different formats
const markdown = write(ir);
```
```

--------------------------------

### Using the Hint Component

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

Demonstrates how to use the hint component to provide a guiding statement for the LLM. This example shows a simple arithmetic problem to illustrate the concept.

```markdown
<hint>Alice first purchased 4 apples and then 3 more, so she has 7 apples in total.</hint>

```

--------------------------------

### Example with Task and Captions

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

This example demonstrates how to use <task> and <example> tags together, with captions for input and output, to illustrate a specific task like summarization.

```xml
<task>Summarize the following passage in a single sentence.</task>
<example>
  <input caption="Passage">The sun provides energy for life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis.</input>
  <output caption="Summary">The sun is essential for energy and life processes on Earth.</output>
</example>
```

--------------------------------

### Basic Prompt Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Demonstrates a basic usage of the `example` function for creating a prompt with a caption.

```python
from prompt import example

example(caption='This is a sample caption')

```

--------------------------------

### Example Set Function

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Use this function to set up an example with optional captioning and chat configurations. Ensure all parameters are correctly passed.

```python
example_set(
        chat=chat,
        introducer=introducer,
        captionStyle=captionStyle,
        captionTextTransform=captionTextTransform,
        captionEnding=captionEnding,
        **kwargs,
    )
```

--------------------------------

### Install LangChain and OpenAI Packages

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/langchain

Install the necessary libraries for LangChain and OpenAI integration.

```bash
pip install langchain langchain-openai

```

--------------------------------

### ExampleSet

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Manages a collection of examples, allowing for a shared title, introducer, and chat format for multiple examples.

```APIDOC
## ExampleSet()

### Description
Example set (`<examples>`) is a collection of examples that are usually presented in a list. With the example set, you can manage multiple examples under a single title and optionally an introducer, as well as the same `chat` format. You can also choose to use `<example>` purely without example set.

### Parameters
#### props
`PropsWithChildren`

### Returns
`Element`

### Example
```html
<examples chat={{true}}>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
    <output>Paris</output>
  </example>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of Germany?</input>
    <output>Berlin</output>
  </example>
</examples>
```
```

--------------------------------

### LangChain FewShotPromptTemplate Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/langchain

Demonstrates how to create a FewShotPromptTemplate in LangChain using predefined examples and templates. This is useful for providing context and examples to language models.

```python
from langchain.prompts import FewShotPromptTemplate, PromptTemplate

examples = [
    {"input": "2+2", "output": "4"},
    {"input": "3*3", "output": "9"}
]

example_prompt = PromptTemplate(
    input_variables=["input", "output"],
    template="Input: {input}\nOutput: {output}"
)

few_shot_prompt = FewShotPromptTemplate(
    examples=examples,
    example_prompt=example_prompt,
    prefix="Solve these math problems:",
    suffix="Input: {input}\nOutput:",
    input_variables=["input"]
)

```

--------------------------------

### Basic Example Structure

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

Use the <example> tag to provide context and demonstrate expected input/output pairs. This helps clarify the desired response style and structure.

```xml
<example>
  <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
  <output>Paris</output>
</example>
```

--------------------------------

### Use ExampleSet for Multiple Examples

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

The ExampleSet component is used to manage a collection of examples, typically presented in a list. It allows for a shared title, introducer, and chat format for all contained examples. Use `<example>` elements within `<examples>` to define individual examples with inputs and outputs.

```typescript
<examples chat={{true}}>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
    <output>Paris</output>
  </example>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of Germany?</input>
    <output>Berlin</output>
  </example>
</examples>
```

--------------------------------

### Quick Start: POML TypeScript API

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript

Demonstrates parsing prompt components into an intermediate representation (IR) and rendering it to markdown using the POML TypeScript API. Ensure 'poml/essentials' and 'poml' are installed.

```typescript
import { Paragraph, Image } from 'poml/essentials';
import { read, write } from 'poml';
const prompt = <Paragraph>
  Hello, world! Here is an image:
  <Image src="photo.jpg" alt="A beautiful scenery" />
</Paragraph>;

// Parse the prompt components into an intermediate representation (IR)
const ir = await read(prompt);

// Render it to different formats
const markdown = write(ir);

```

--------------------------------

### example_set

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Manages a collection of examples, allowing for a title, introducer, and chat format rendering. This can be used to group multiple `<example>` tags under a single heading.

```APIDOC
## example_set

### Description
Manages a collection of examples, allowing for a title, introducer, and chat format rendering. This can be used to group multiple `<example>` tags under a single heading.

### Method Signature
`example_set(caption=None, captionSerialized=None, chat=None, introducer=None, captionStyle=None, captionTextTransform=None, captionEnding=None, **kwargs)`

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **caption** (Optional[str]) - The title or label for the example set paragraph. Default is `Examples`.
- **captionSerialized** (Optional[str]) - The serialized version of the caption when using "serializer" syntaxes. Default is `examples`.
- **chat** (Optional[bool]) - Indicates whether the examples should be rendered in chat format. By default, it's `true` for "markup" syntaxes and `false` for "serializer" syntaxes.
- **introducer** (Optional[str]) - An optional introducer text to be displayed before the examples. For example, `Here are some examples:`.
- **captionStyle** (Optional[str]) - Determines the style of the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `header`. Choices: `"header"`, `"bold"`, `"plain"`, `"hidden"`.
- **captionTextTransform** (Optional[str]) - Specifies text transformation for the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `none`. Choices: `"upper"`, `"level"`, `"capitalize"`, `"none"`.
- **captionEnding** (Optional[str]) - A caption can ends with a colon, a newline or simply nothing. If not specified, it defaults to `colon` for `bold` or `plain` captionStyle, and `none` otherwise. Choices: `"colon"`, `"newline"`, `"colon-newline"`, `"none"`.

### Example
```xml
<examples chat={{true}}>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
    <output>Paris</output>
  </example>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of Germany?</input>
    <output>Berlin</output>
  </example>
</examples>
```
```

--------------------------------

### example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

This function is used to create an example within the prompt, potentially with a caption and specific styling. It accepts various optional arguments to customize its appearance and behavior.

```APIDOC
## `example(caption=None, captionSerialized=None, captionStyle=None, chat=None, captionTextTransform=None, captionColon=None, **kwargs)`

### Description
Used to create an example within the prompt. Allows for customization of captions, styling, and text transformation.

### Parameters
- **caption** (any) - Optional - The caption for the example.
- **captionSerialized** (any) - Optional - Serialized caption for the example.
- **captionStyle** (any) - Optional - Style for the caption.
- **chat** (any) - Optional - Represents chat-related content.
- **captionTextTransform** (any) - Optional - Transformation for the caption text.
- **captionColon** (any) - Optional - Controls the display of a colon in the caption.
- **kwargs** (any) - Additional keyword arguments.
```

--------------------------------

### POML Approach for Structured Examples

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/langchain

Illustrates how to represent structured few-shot examples using the POML format. This approach defines tasks, examples, and human messages within an XML-like structure.

```xml
<poml>
  <task>Solve these math problems:</task>

  <example for="ex in examples">
    <example-input>{{ ex.input }}</example-input>
    <example-output>{{ ex.output }}</example-output>
  </example>

  <human-msg>{{ input }}</human-msg>
</poml>

```

--------------------------------

### Google Gemini Configuration Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/vscode/configuration

Example configuration for using Google Gemini, including provider, model, and API key.

```json
{
  "poml.languageModel.provider": "google",
  "poml.languageModel.model": "gemini-1.5-pro",
  "poml.languageModel.apiKey": "your-google-api-key"
}
```

--------------------------------

### Install POML with Weave Support

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/weave

Install the POML library with agent support, which includes Weave integration. Alternatively, install Weave separately if needed.

```bash
pip install poml[agent]
```

```bash
pip install weave
```

--------------------------------

### example()

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

The `example` tag is used to provide context and demonstrate expected inputs and outputs for a model. It helps clarify the desired structure, tone, or level of detail in the response.

```APIDOC
## example()

### Description
Provides context for model inputs and outputs, demonstrating desired response style.

### Method Signature
```python
example(
    caption: Optional[str] = None,
    captionSerialized: Optional[str] = None,
    captionStyle: Optional[str] = None,
    chat: Optional[bool] = None,
    captionTextTransform: Optional[str] = None,
    captionColon: Optional[bool] = None,
    **kwargs: Any
)
```

### Parameters
#### Parameters
- **caption** (Optional[str]) - The title or label for the example paragraph. Defaults to `"Example"`.
- **captionSerialized** (Optional[str]) - The serialized version of the caption when using "serializer" syntaxes. Defaults to `"example"`.
- **captionStyle** (Optional[str]) - Determines the style of the caption for "markup" syntaxes. Options: `header`, `bold`, `plain`, `hidden`. Defaults to `"hidden"`.
- **chat** (Optional[bool]) - Indicates if the example should be rendered in chat format. Defaults to `false` for "serializer" syntaxes and `true` for "markup" syntaxes when not inherited.
- **captionTextTransform** (Optional[str]) - Specifies text transformation for the caption for "markup" syntaxes. Options: `upper`, `lower`, `capitalize`, `none`. Defaults to `"none"`.
- **captionColon** (Optional[bool]) - Indicates whether to append a colon after the caption. Defaults to `true` for `bold` or `plain` captionStyle, and `false` otherwise.

### Example
```xml
<example>
  <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
  <output>Paris</output>
</example>
```

```xml
<task>Summarize the following passage in a single sentence.</task>
<example>
  <input caption="Passage">The sun provides energy for life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis.</input>
  <output caption="Summary">The sun is essential for energy and life processes on Earth.</output>
</example>
```
```

--------------------------------

### ExampleSet with Chat Enabled

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

Use the ExampleSet component with the 'chat' attribute enabled to manage a list of input-output examples for a chat-like interaction. Each <example> tag contains an <input> and an <output> tag.

```html
<examples chat={{true}}>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
    <output>Paris</output>
  </example>
  <example>
    <input>What is the capital of Germany?</input>
    <output>Berlin</output>
  </example>
</examples>

```

--------------------------------

### Example()

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Provides context and demonstrates expected inputs and outputs, helping to clarify desired response styles and structures.

```APIDOC
## Example()

### Description
Example is useful for providing a context, helping the model to understand what kind of inputs and outputs are expected. It can also be used to demonstrate the desired output style, clarifying the structure, tone, or level of detail in the response.

### Signature
`const Example: (props) => Element`

### Parameters
#### props
`PropsWithChildren<ExampleProps>`

### Returns
`Element`

### See
Paragraph for other props available.

### Example
```html
<example>
  <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
  <output>Paris</output>
</example>
```

```html
<task>Summarize the following passage in a single sentence.</task>
<example>
  <input caption="Passage">The sun provides energy for life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis.</input>
  <output caption="Summary">The sun is essential for energy and life processes on Earth.</output>
</example>
```
```

--------------------------------

### Install POML Python SDK

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/tutorial/expense_part1

Install the necessary Python packages for POML, OpenAI, and Pydantic. Ensure you have Python 3.9+ installed.

```bash
pip install poml openai pydantic

```

--------------------------------

### Install MCP Package

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/mcp

Install the MCP package using pip.

```bash
pip install mcp

```

--------------------------------

### Prompt with Serialized Caption

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Shows how to use `example` with a serialized caption, useful for complex caption structures.

```python
from prompt import example

example(captionSerialized='{"text": "Serialized Caption"}')

```

--------------------------------

### POML Example with Variables and Schema

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/vscode/features

This example demonstrates defining variables, performing calculations, and defining an output schema using POML syntax. It shows how to use let bindings for variables and expressions within template tags.

```poml
<poml>
  <let name="items" value='["apple", "banana", "cherry"]' />
  <let name="count" value="items.length" />

  <p>We have {{ count }} items: {{ items.join(', ') }}</p>

  <output-schema parser="eval">
    z.object({
      total: z.number().max(count),
      items: z.array(z.enum(items))
    })
  </output-schema>
</poml>
```

--------------------------------

### Azure OpenAI Configuration Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/vscode/configuration

Example configuration for using Azure OpenAI, including provider, model deployment name, API key, URL, and API version.

```json
{
  "poml.languageModel.provider": "microsoft",
  "poml.languageModel.model": "my-gpt4-deployment",
  "poml.languageModel.apiKey": "your-azure-api-key",
  "poml.languageModel.apiUrl": "https://your-resource.openai.azure.com/",
  "poml.languageModel.apiVersion": "2024-02-15-preview"
}
```

--------------------------------

### Chat Prompt Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Provides an example of creating a prompt intended for chat interactions using the `chat` parameter.

```python
from prompt import example

example(caption='Chat Prompt', chat=True)

```

--------------------------------

### Jinja2/f-string Prompt Template Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/langchain

Example of a basic prompt template using Langchain's PromptTemplate, suitable for string interpolation and simple logic.

```python
from langchain.prompts import PromptTemplate

prompt_template = PromptTemplate.from_template(
    "Answer the question as if you are {person}, fully embodying their style, "
    "wit, personality, and habits of speech. The question is: {question}"
)

```

--------------------------------

### ExampleOutput()

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Represents an example output, typically spoken by an AI in a chat context. Can be customized with a caption.

```APIDOC
## ExampleOutput()

### Description
ExampleOutput (`<output>`) is a paragraph that represents an example output. By default, it's spoken by a AI speaker in a chat context, but you can manually specify the speaker.

### Signature
`const ExampleOutput: (props) => Element`

### Parameters
#### props
`PropsWithChildren<CustomizableCaptionParagraphProps>`

### Returns
`Element`

### See
Paragraph for other props available.

### Example
```html
<output>The capital of France is Paris.</output>
```

When used with a template:
```html
<output>The capital of {{country}} is {{capital}}.</output>
```
```

--------------------------------

### Install POML Python SDK (Nightly Build)

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python

Install the latest nightly build of the POML Python SDK from the test PyPI repository. This is useful for testing pre-release versions.

```bash
pip install --upgrade --pre --index-url https://test.pypi.org/simple/ --extra-index-url https://pypi.org/simple/ poml

```

--------------------------------

### Install POML TypeScript API (Nightly)

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript

Install the nightly build of the POML TypeScript API using npm.

```bash
npm install pomljs@nightly
```

--------------------------------

### example_input

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Represents an example input within a prompt. It can be spoken by a specified speaker and has customizable caption properties.

```APIDOC
## example_input

### Description
Represents an example input paragraph. By default, it's spoken by a human speaker in a chat context, but you can manually specify the speaker.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
- **caption** (Optional[str]) - The title or label for the example input paragraph. Default is `Input`.
- **captionSerialized** (Optional[str]) - The serialized version of the caption when using "serializer" syntaxes. Default is `input`.
- **speaker** (Optional[str]) - The speaker for the example input. Default is `human` if chat context is enabled.
- **captionStyle** (Optional[str]) - Determines the style of the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `hidden` if chat context is enabled. Otherwise, it's `bold`. Choices: `"header"`, `"bold"`, `"plain"`, `"hidden"`.
- **captionTextTransform** (Optional[str]) - Specifies text transformation for the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `none`. Choices: `"upper"`, `"level"`, `"capitalize"`, `"none"`.
- **captionColon** (Optional[bool]) - Indicates whether to append a colon after the caption. By default, this is true for `bold` or `plain` captionStyle, and false otherwise.

### Request Example
```xml
<input>What is the capital of France?</input>
```

When used with a template:

```xml
<input>What is the capital of {{country}}?</input>
```

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
None explicitly documented.

#### Response Example
None explicitly documented.
```

--------------------------------

### POML Template Syntax Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/langchain

Illustrates POML's structured template syntax, including system messages, human messages, and conditional inclusion of examples.

```xml
<poml>
  <system-msg>You are {{ person }}, answer in their unique style and personality.</system-msg>
  <human-msg>{{ question }}</human-msg>
  <div if="include_examples">
    <examples>
      <document src="{{ person }}_examples.txt" />
    </examples>
  </div>
</poml>

```

--------------------------------

### example_output

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Represents an example output, which can be spoken by an AI speaker or customized with various caption and speaker options.

```APIDOC
## example_output

### Description
ExampleOutput (`<output>`) is a paragraph that represents an example output. By default, it's spoken by a AI speaker in a chat context, but you can manually specify the speaker.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- `caption` (Optional[str]) - Optional - The title or label for the example output paragraph. Default is `Output`.
- `captionSerialized` (Optional[str]) - Optional - The serialized version of the caption when using "serializer" syntaxes. Default is `output`.
- `speaker` (Optional[str]) - Optional - The speaker for the example output. Default is `ai` if chat context is enabled.
- `captionStyle` (Optional[str]) - Optional - Determines the style of the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `hidden` if chat context is enabled. Otherwise, it's `bold`. Choices: `"header"`, `"bold"`, `"plain"`, `"hidden"`.
- `captionTextTransform` (Optional[str]) - Optional - Specifies text transformation for the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `none`. Choices: `"upper"`, `"level"`, `"capitalize"`, `"none"`.
- `captionColon` (Optional[bool]) - Optional - Indicates whether to append a colon after the caption. By default, this is true for `bold` or `plain` captionStyle, and false otherwise.

### Request Example
```xml
<output>The capital of France is Paris.</output>
```

When used with a template:

```xml
<output>The capital of {{country}} is {{capital}}.</output>
```
```

--------------------------------

### Anthropic Claude Configuration Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/vscode/configuration

Example configuration for using Anthropic Claude, specifying the provider, model, and API key.

```json
{
  "poml.languageModel.provider": "anthropic",
  "poml.languageModel.model": "claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022",
  "poml.languageModel.apiKey": "your-anthropic-api-key"
}
```

--------------------------------

### ExampleInput()

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Represents an example input, typically spoken by a human in a chat context. Can be customized with a caption.

```APIDOC
## ExampleInput()

### Description
ExampleInput (`<input>`) is a paragraph that represents an example input. By default, it's spoken by a human speaker in a chat context, but you can manually specify the speaker.

### Signature
`const ExampleInput: (props) => Element`

### Parameters
#### props
`PropsWithChildren<CustomizableCaptionParagraphProps>`

### Returns
`Element`

### See
Paragraph for other props available.

### Example
```html
<input>What is the capital of France?</input>
```

When used with a template:
```html
<input>What is the capital of {{country}}?</input>
```
```

--------------------------------

### Install POML TypeScript API (Stable)

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript

Install the stable release of the POML TypeScript API using npm.

```bash
npm install pomljs
```

--------------------------------

### Installation

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript

Install the POML TypeScript API package via npm. You can choose between the stable release or the nightly build.

```APIDOC
## Installation

### Stable Release

To use the POML TypeScript API, install the package via npm:

```bash
npm install pomljs
```

### Nightly Build

```bash
npm install pomljs@nightly
```
```

--------------------------------

### POML Output for Structured Examples

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/langchain

Shows the resulting structured output from the POML approach for few-shot examples, formatted as a list of message objects suitable for AI interactions.

```json
[
  { "speaker": "system", "content": "# Task\n\nSolve these math problems:" },
  { "speaker": "human", "content": "2+2" },
  { "speaker": "ai", "content": "4" },
  { "speaker": "human", "content": "3*3" },
  { "speaker": "ai", "content": "9" },
  { "speaker": "human", "content": "5-4" }
]


```

--------------------------------

### Example Output Component

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Represents an example output, typically spoken by an AI in a chat context. Can be used with templates for dynamic content.

```html
<output>The capital of France is Paris.</output>
```

```html
<output>The capital of {{country}} is {{capital}}.</output>
```

--------------------------------

### Install POML with AgentOps Support

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/agentops

Install the POML library with the necessary AgentOps integration package. This command ensures all dependencies for AgentOps tracing are included.

```bash
pip install poml[agent]

```

--------------------------------

### Example Input Component

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Represents an example input, typically spoken by a human in a chat context. Can be used with templates for dynamic content.

```html
<input>What is the capital of France?</input>
```

```html
<input>What is the capital of {{country}}?</input>
```

--------------------------------

### Basic Input Component Usage

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

Use the `<input>` component to define a simple example input. This is useful for demonstrating user prompts or queries.

```html
<input>What is the capital of France?</input>
```

--------------------------------

### Install POML Python SDK (Stable Release)

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python

Use this command to install the latest stable version of the POML Python SDK. Ensure pip is up-to-date for the best experience.

```bash
pip install --upgrade poml

```

--------------------------------

### Basic Output Component Usage

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

Use the `<output>` component to represent an example output. This is typically used to show the result of a process or query.

```html
<output>The capital of France is Paris.</output>
```

--------------------------------

### Enable POML Tracing

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/trace

Start tracing all POML calls by specifying a directory to store the trace files.

```python
import poml

# Start tracing all POML calls
poml.set_trace(trace_dir="pomlruns")

```

--------------------------------

### introducer

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

The introducer tag is used to provide a paragraph that sets the context before a list of examples, steps, or instructions.

```APIDOC
## introducer(caption=None, captionSerialized=None, captionStyle=None, captionTextTransform=None, captionEnding=None, **kwargs)

### Description
Introducer is a paragraph before a long paragraph (usually a list of examples, steps, or instructions). It serves as a context introducing what is expected to follow.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
- **caption** (Optional[str]) - Optional - The title or label for the introducer paragraph. Default is `Introducer`.
- **captionSerialized** (Optional[str]) - Optional - The serialized version of the caption when using "serializer" syntaxes. Default is `introducer`.
- **captionStyle** (Optional[str]) - Optional - Determines the style of the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `hidden`. Choices: `"header"`, `"bold"`, `"plain"`, `"hidden"`.
- **captionTextTransform** (Optional[str]) - Optional - Specifies text transformation for the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `none`. Choices: `"upper"`, `"level"`, `"capitalize"`, `"none"`.
- **captionEnding** (Optional[str]) - Optional - A caption can ends with a colon, a newline or simply nothing. If not specified, it defaults to `colon` for `bold` or `plain` captionStyle, and `none` otherwise. Choices: `"colon"`, `"newline"`, `"colon-newline"`, `"none"`.

### Request Example
```xml
<introducer>Here are some examples.</introducer>
```

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **None** - No specific response fields documented.

#### Response Example
None
```

--------------------------------

### Complete POML Configuration

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/vscode/configuration

A comprehensive example of POML settings, including language model provider, model, API key, URL, and editor behavior.

```json
{
  "poml.languageModel.provider": "openai",
  "poml.languageModel.model": "gpt-4o",
  "poml.languageModel.apiKey": "sk-your-api-key-here",
  "poml.languageModel.apiUrl": "https://api.openai.com/v1/",
  "poml.languageModel.temperature": 0.7,
  "poml.languageModel.maxTokens": 1500,
  "poml.scrollPreviewWithEditor": true,
  "poml.markEditorSelection": true,
  "poml.trace": "off"
}
```

--------------------------------

### Configure MLflow Tracking Server

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/mlflow

Set up your MLflow tracking server. You can start a local server for development or configure a remote server using an environment variable.

```bash
# Start a local MLflow tracking server
mlflow server --host 0.0.0.0 --port 5000

```

```bash
# Or use a remote tracking server
export MLFLOW_TRACKING_URI="http://your-mlflow-server:5000"

```

--------------------------------

### POML Trace Environment File Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/trace

The .env file for POML traces includes environment metadata such as the source file path and any environment-specific configuration.

```text
SOURCE_PATH=/home/user/project/prompts/calculator.poml
POML_VERSION=1.0.0

```

--------------------------------

### example_set

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Configures a prompt with various caption and chat introduction settings.

```APIDOC
## example_set

### Description
Configures a prompt with various caption and chat introduction settings.

### Signature
`example_set(caption=None, captionSerialized=None, chat=None, introducer=None, captionStyle=None, captionTextTransform=None, captionEnding=None, **kwargs)`

### Parameters
- **caption** (any) - Optional - The caption for the example.
- **captionSerialized** (any) - Optional - A serialized version of the caption.
- **chat** (any) - Optional - The chat object associated with the prompt.
- **introducer** (any) - Optional - An introducer for the chat.
- **captionStyle** (any) - Optional - The style of the caption.
- **captionTextTransform** (any) - Optional - Text transformation for the caption.
- **captionEnding** (any) - Optional - The ending for the caption.
- **kwargs** - Additional keyword arguments.

### Usage Example
```python
example_set(caption="This is a caption", chat=my_chat_object)
```
```

--------------------------------

### POML Loop Variables Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/template

Utilizes loop variables like 'loop.index' to dynamically generate captions for list items. The 'loop.index' starts from 0, so it's often incremented for user-friendly display.

```xml
<poml>
<let name="all_demos" value='[
    { "input": "What is your name?", "output": "My name is POML." },
    { "input": "What can you do?", "output": "I can generate prompts." }
] '/>
  <examples>
    <example for="example in all_demos" chat="false" caption="Example {{ loop.index + 1 }}" captionStyle="header">
      <input>{{ example.input }}</input>
      <output>{{ example.output }}</output>
    </example>
  </examples>
</poml>
```

--------------------------------

### Python Function for Example Tag

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

This Python function, `example`, is part of the POML library and is used to generate 'Example' tags. It accepts various parameters to control the caption, serialization, styling, and chat rendering of the example.

```python
def example(
    self,
    caption: Optional[str] = None,
    captionSerialized: Optional[str] = None,
    captionStyle: Optional[str] = None,
    chat: Optional[bool] = None,
    captionTextTransform: Optional[str] = None,
    captionColon: Optional[bool] = None,
    **kwargs: Any,
):
    """Example is useful for providing a context, helping the model to understand what kind of inputs and outputs are expected.
    It can also be used to demonstrate the desired output style, clarifying the structure, tone, or level of detail in the response.

    Args:
        caption (Optional[str]): The title or label for the example paragraph. Default is `Example`. Default is `"Example"`.
        captionSerialized (Optional[str]): The serialized version of the caption when using "serializer" syntaxes. Default is `example`. Default is `"example"`.
        captionStyle (Optional[str]): Determines the style of the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes. Default is `hidden`.
            Options include `header`, `bold`, `plain`, or `hidden`. Default is `"hidden"`.
        chat (Optional[bool]): Indicates whether the example should be rendered in chat format.
            When used in a example set (`<examples>`), this is inherited from the example set.
            Otherwise, it defaults to `false` for "serializer" syntaxes and `true` for "markup" syntaxes.
        captionTextTransform (Optional[str]): Specifies text transformation for the caption, applicable only for "markup" syntaxes.
            Options are `upper`, `lower`, `capitalize`, or `none`. Default is `none`. Default is `"none"`.
        captionColon (Optional[bool]): Indicates whether to append a colon after the caption.
            By default, this is true for `bold` or `plain` captionStyle, and false otherwise.

    Example:
        ```xml
        <example>
          <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
          <output>Paris</output>
        </example>
        ```

        ```xml
        <task>Summarize the following passage in a single sentence.</task>
        <example>
          <input caption="Passage">The sun provides energy for life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis.</input>
          <output caption="Summary">The sun is essential for energy and life processes on Earth.</output>
        </example>
        ```
    """
    return self.tag(
        tag_name="Example",
        caption=caption,
        captionSerialized=captionSerialized,
        captionStyle=captionStyle,
        chat=chat,
        captionTextTransform=captionTextTransform,
        captionColon=captionColon,

```

--------------------------------

### Install MLflow Separately

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/mlflow

Alternatively, install MLflow and the MLflow-GenAI package separately if POML is already installed or if you prefer managing MLflow dependencies independently.

```bash
pip install mlflow mlflow-genai

```

--------------------------------

### Install AgentOps Separately

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/agentops

Alternatively, install the AgentOps library independently if POML is already installed or managed separately. This is useful for integrating AgentOps into existing projects.

```bash
pip install agentops

```

--------------------------------

### Basic POML Example

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/tutorial/quickstart

This snippet shows a minimal POML file structure. It defines the LLM's role, the task it should perform, an image to reference, and the desired output format. Place this in a file named 'example.poml' in the same directory as your image.

```poml
<poml>
  <role>You are a patient teacher explaining concepts to a 10-year-old.</role>
  <task>Explain the concept of photosynthesis using the provided image as a reference.</task>

  <img src="photosynthesis_diagram.png" alt="Diagram of photosynthesis" />

  <output-format>
    Keep the explanation simple, engaging, and under 100 words.
    Start with "Hey there, future scientist!".
  </output-format>
</poml>

```

--------------------------------

### Basic POML Usage with AgentOps Tracing

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/agentops

Initialize AgentOps and enable POML tracing to monitor LLM interactions. This example demonstrates setting up tracing and making a POML call that will be automatically logged.

```python
import os
import poml
import agentops
from openai import OpenAI

# Initialize AgentOps. Trace is automatically started.
agentops.init()

# Enable POML tracing with AgentOps
poml.set_trace("agentops", trace_dir="pomlruns")

# Use POML as usual
client = OpenAI()
messages = poml.poml(
    "explain_code.poml", 
    context={"code_path": "sample.py"}, 
    format="openai_chat"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-5",
    **messages
)

# Trace ends automatically at the end of the script.

```

--------------------------------

### Complete MCP Integration with POML Setup

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/mcp

This script demonstrates a complete integration of MCP with POML. It initializes the context, connects to the MCP server, and runs the conversation loop.

```python
import json
import asyncio
from openai import OpenAI
import poml
from mcp import ClientSession
from mcp.client.sse import sse_client

async def main():
    # Initialize context for POML
    context = {
        "system": "You are a helpful DM assistant. Use the dice-rolling tool when needed.",
        "input": "Roll 2d4+1",
        "tools": [],
        "interactions": []
    }

    # Connect to MCP server (using public demo server)
    server_url = "https://dmcp-server.deno.dev/sse"

    async with sse_client(server_url) as (read, write):
        async with ClientSession(read, write) as mcp_session:
            await mcp_session.initialize()
            result = await run_mcp_conversation(mcp_session, context)
            print(f"Conversation completed: {result}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(main())
```

--------------------------------

### Reader Interface Definition

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/deep-dive/proposals/poml_extended

Defines the contract for segment readers, including methods for reading, getting hover tokens, and getting completions.

```typescript
interface Reader {
  read(segment: Segment, context: PomlContext?): React.ReactElement;
  getHoverToken(segment: Segment, offset: number): PomlToken | undefined;
  getCompletions(offset: number): PomlToken[];
}
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Prompt and Add Text

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Demonstrates initializing a `Prompt` object and adding text content within a tag. Ensure a tag is open before adding text; otherwise, a `ValueError` will occur.

```python
import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
import json
import base64

class _TagLib:
    pass

class Prompt(_TagLib):
    """
    Builds an XML structure using ElementTree, supporting context-managed tags.
    """

    def __init__(self):
        self.root_elements: list[ET.Element] = []
        self.current_parent_stack: list[ET.Element] = []  # Stack of current ET.Element parents

    def _prepare_attrs(self, **attrs) -> dict[str, str]:
        """Converts attribute values to strings suitable for ElementTree."""
        prepared = {}
        for k, v in attrs.items():
            if v is None:  # Skip None attributes
                continue
            key_str = str(k)  # Keys are typically strings
            if isinstance(v, bool):
                val_str = str(v).lower()  # XML often uses "true"/"false"
            elif isinstance(v, bytes):
                b64 = base64.b64encode(v).decode()
                if key_str == "buffer":
                    prepared["base64"] = b64
                    continue
                else:
                    val_str = base64.b64encode(v).decode("ascii")
            elif isinstance(v, (int, float, str)):
                val_str = str(v)
            else:
                val_str = json.dumps(v)  # Fallback for complex types, convert to JSON string
            prepared[key_str] = val_str
        return prepared

    def text(self, content: str):
        """Adds text content to the currently open XML element."""
        if not self.current_parent_stack:
            raise ValueError("Cannot add text: No tag is currently open. Use a 'with' block for a tag.")

        current_el = self.current_parent_stack[-1]
        # ElementTree handles XML escaping for text content automatically
        content_str = str(content)

        # Append text correctly for mixed content (text between child elements)
        if len(current_el) > 0:  # If current element has children
            last_child = current_el[-1]
            if last_child.tail is None:
                last_child.tail = content_str
            else:
                last_child.tail += content_str
        else:  # No children yet in the current element, add to its primary text
            if current_el.text is None:
                current_el.text = content_str
            else:
                current_el.text += content_str

    def _generate_xml_string(self, pretty: bool) -> str:
        """
        Serializes the built XML structure to a string.
        Can optionally pretty-print the output.
        """
        if self.current_parent_stack:
            # This warning is for cases where rendering/dumping happens with unclosed tags.
            print(
                f"Warning: Generating XML with open tags: {[el.tag for el in self.current_parent_stack]}. "
                "Ensure all 'with' blocks for tags are properly exited before finalizing XML."
            )

        xml_strings = []
        for root_el in self.root_elements:
            if pretty:
                # ET.indent modifies the element in-place (Python 3.9+)
                ET.indent(root_el, space="  ", level=0)
                xml_strings.append(ET.tostring(root_el, encoding="unicode", method="xml"))
            else:
                # Serialize compactly without extra whitespace
                xml_strings.append(ET.tostring(root_el, encoding="unicode", method="xml"))

        # Join the string representations of each root-level element.
        # If pretty printing and multiple roots, join with newlines for readability.
        # Otherwise, join directly to form a contiguous XML stream.
        joiner = "\n" if pretty and len(xml_strings) > 0 else ""  # Add newline between pretty roots
        return joiner.join(xml_strings)

    def render(self, chat: bool = True, context=None, stylesheet=None) -> list | dict | str:
        """
        Renders the final XML. Raises error if tags are still open.
        """
        if self.current_parent_stack:
            raise ValueError(
                f"Cannot render: Open tags remaining: {[el.tag for el in self.current_parent_stack]}. "
                "Ensure all 'with' blocks for tags are properly exited."
            )
        # poml likely expects a compact, single XML string.
        final_xml = self._generate_xml_string(pretty=False)

```

--------------------------------

### Basic StepwiseInstructions Usage

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/language/components

Demonstrates the basic structure of the StepwiseInstructions component using an unordered list to display a sequence of actions.

```html
<stepwise-instructions>
  <list>
    <item>Interpret and rewrite user's query.</item>
    <item>Think of a plan to solve the query.</item>
    <item>Generate a response based on the plan.</item>
  </list>
</stepwise-instructions>

```

--------------------------------

### initializeOptions

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/writer

Initializes the Markdown options, applying defaults if necessary.

```APIDOC
## initializeOptions()

### Description
Initializes the Markdown options.

### Parameters
- **options?** (MarkdownOptions) - Optional initial options.

### Returns
MarkdownOptions
```

--------------------------------

### __enter__

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/reference/prompt

Enters a context for building a prompt. The Prompt instance can be reused across multiple `with` blocks. On each entry, the stack of currently open elements is reset while preserving any previously created root elements.

```APIDOC
## __enter__()

### Description
Enter a context for building a prompt. The Prompt instance can be reused across multiple `with` blocks. On each entry we simply reset the stack of currently open elements while preserving any previously created root elements so that additional tags can be appended in subsequent sessions.

### Method
```python
def __enter__(self):
    # Reset the stack of open elements for this new session but leave any
    # existing root elements intact so the prompt can be extended across
    # multiple ``with`` blocks.
    self.current_parent_stack = []
    return self
```
```

--------------------------------

### Example Component

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/components

Provides context and demonstrates expected inputs and outputs. Can be used to clarify structure, tone, or detail. Supports 'input' and 'output' child elements, optionally with captions.

```html
<example>
  <input>What is the capital of France?</input>
  <output>Paris</output>
</example>
```

```html
<task>Summarize the following passage in a single sentence.</task>
<example>
  <input caption="Passage">The sun provides energy for life on Earth through processes like photosynthesis.</input>
  <output caption="Summary">The sun is essential for energy and life processes on Earth.</output>
</example>
```

--------------------------------

### Enable POML Tracing with Weave

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/python/integration/weave

Initialize a Weave project and enable POML tracing. This setup allows POML to automatically log calls and publish prompts as Weave objects.

```python
import poml
import weave
from openai import OpenAI

# Initialize Weave project
weave.init("my_poml_project")

# Enable POML tracing with Weave
poml.set_trace("weave", trace_dir="pomlruns")

# Use POML as usual
client = OpenAI()
messages = poml.poml(
    "explain_code.poml", 
    context={"code_path": "sample.py"}, 
    format="openai_chat"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-5",
    **messages
)


```

--------------------------------

### Markdown with Embedded POML Elements

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/deep-dive/proposals/poml_extended

Example of a markdown document with embedded POML elements like <task> and <examples>. Use this format for primarily text-based documents with occasional POML components.

```markdown
# My Analysis Document

This is a regular markdown document that explains the task.

<task>
  Analyze the following data and provide insights.
</task>

Here are some key points to consider:

- Data quality
- Statistical significance  
- Business impact

<examples>
  <example>
    <input>Sample data point 1</input>
    <output>Analysis result 1</output>
  </example>
</examples>

## Conclusion

The analysis shows...

```

--------------------------------

### serializeLanguage Accessor

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/writer

Gets the serialization language for the JsonWriter.

```APIDOC
## serializeLanguage

### Description
Gets the serialization language for the JsonWriter.

### Get Signature
- **get serializeLanguage**(): `string`

### Returns
- `string` - The name of the serialization language.
```

--------------------------------

### PomlError.startIndex

Source: https://microsoft.github.io/poml/stable/typescript/reference/base

Optional property indicating the starting index related to an error.

```APIDOC
## startIndex

### Description
An optional property that may indicate a starting index relevant to the error context.

### Property Type
`number` (optional)
```