dspy

Build self-improving AI pipelines with declarative DSPy modules.

1|Updated Apr 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChangZhou-xj/zxj_skill --skill dspy-changzhou-xj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/ChangZhou-xj/zxj_skill/tree/main/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChangZhou-xj/zxj_skill --skill dspy-changzhou-xj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

DSPy provides a declarative framework to assemble multi-stage AI systems, replacing ad-hoc prompts with structured modules, improving reproducibility and reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative LM programming with signatures and modules to coordinate complex tasks such as RAG, agents, and multi-stage reasoning.
  • Auto-prompt optimization and evaluation using data-driven metrics to improve outputs with minimal manual tuning.
  • Modular workflows that scale across providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and support iterative improvement through optimizers.

Quick Start

Run a minimal DSPy example to build a small RAG-style workflow and observe the end-to-end pipeline in action.

Frequently Asked Questions about dspy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build self-improving LM pipelines for multi-stage reasoning?▼

Self-improving LM pipelines use declarative programming to replace ad-hoc prompts with structured modules, applying data-driven metrics and auto-prompt optimization to iteratively improve multi-stage reasoning outputs.

What is declarative LM programming and how does it optimize prompts?▼

Declarative LM programming assembles AI systems using signatures and modules instead of manual prompts, enabling auto-prompt optimization through data-driven evaluation metrics to improve reproducibility and reliability.

Can I use DSPy to build RAG pipelines and agents across different providers?▼

Yes, modular workflows scale across providers like OpenAI and Anthropic, supporting declarative coordination of complex tasks such as RAG and agents with iterative improvement through optimizers.

Do I need Python and LM provider APIs to run declarative LM pipelines?▼

Yes, declarative LM pipelines require Python and DSPy primitives, along with optional LM provider APIs and evaluation components to execute end-to-end multi-stage workflows and auto-prompt optimization.

Why should I use declarative modules instead of manual prompts for AI workflows?▼

Declarative modules replace ad-hoc manual prompts with structured, reproducible workflows, enabling data-driven auto-prompt optimization and evaluation to improve reliability across multi-stage reasoning systems.

What are the limitations of auto-prompt optimization for multi-stage reasoning systems?▼

Auto-prompt optimization relies on data-driven evaluation metrics and iterative optimizers, requiring structured Python modules and provider APIs, which may limit quick prototyping without proper evaluation components.