dspy

Build modular AI pipelines with declarative LM programming and automated prompt optimization.

3|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ever-oli/io --skill dspy-ever-oli
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Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/ever-oli/io/tree/main/skills/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ever-oli/io --skill dspy-ever-oli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

DSPy addresses the complexity of building robust, multi-component AI systems by offering declarative language model programming and automated prompt optimization, enabling safer composition of tools, signatures, and modules.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative signatures and modular pipelines for RAG systems, agents, and classifiers.
  • Built-in optimizers (BootstrapFewShot, MIPRO, COPRO, BootstrapFinetune) to improve prompts and model behavior based on data.
  • End-to-end production workflows including evaluation, deployment, and multi-provider LM support.

Quick Start

Create a DSPy module with a signature and run the built-in teleprompters to optimize prompts and compose RAG and agent pipelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about dspy

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

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What is declarative LM programming and how does it simplify building AI pipelines?▼

Declarative LM programming uses type-safe signatures and modular pipelines to build multi-stage workflows, enabling safer composition of tools and modules for RAG systems and agent-based automation without manual prompt engineering.

How do I optimize prompts automatically using teleprompters like BootstrapFewShot or MIPRO?▼

You optimize prompts automatically by defining a DSPy module with a signature and running built-in teleprompters like BootstrapFewShot, MIPRO, or COPRO, which use data-driven optimization to improve prompts and model behavior end-to-end.

Can I build multi-stage RAG systems and agent workflows with modular components?▼

Yes, you can build multi-stage RAG systems and agent-based automation by composing modular pipelines and declarative signatures, ensuring type-safe interactions and data-driven optimization across diverse language model providers.

Does this approach support multiple language model providers for production deployment?▼

Yes, declarative LM programming supports multi-provider LM integration, allowing you to develop and deploy end-to-end production workflows that evaluate and deploy pipelines across diverse language model providers.

Why should I use declarative signatures instead of manual prompt engineering?▼

Declarative signatures replace manual prompt engineering by providing type-safe interfaces and automated prompt optimization, allowing you to build self-improving AI pipelines with safer composition of tools and modules.

What are the limitations of automated prompt optimization for production workflows?▼

Automated prompt optimization requires sufficient training data for teleprompters like BootstrapFewShot and MIPRO to function effectively, and complex multi-stage workflows may need careful evaluation to ensure production-grade performance.