dspy

Build scalable language model pipelines with declarative signatures and automatic prompt optimization.

Updated May 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill dspy-alvarobiano
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlvaroBiano/hermes-agent --skill dspy-alvarobiano

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

DSPy enables developers to build complex language-model pipelines by declaring task signatures and composing modular components, eliminating manual, brittle prompt engineering and enabling self-improving systems. This approach yields reusable building blocks, stronger type safety, and end-to-end workflows like RAG and agent-style reasoning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative Task Signatures: define inputs, outputs, and constraints as code-safe specifications.
  • Auto-Optimization: use teleprompters to generate demonstrations and improve prompts automatically.
  • Multi-Stage Pipelines: compose Retrieve/Generate/Reason modules into end-to-end systems (RAG, tools-enabled agents, classifiers).
  • Real-World Use: build production-ready AI assistants, knowledge bases, and decision-support tools with traceability.

Quick Start

Define a signature, wrap it in a module, and run a simple query to observe DSPy in action.

Frequently Asked Questions about dspy

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

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How do I build scalable RAG pipelines without manual prompt engineering?

You can build scalable RAG pipelines by declaring task signatures and composing modular components. This approach eliminates brittle manual prompt engineering by relying on teleprompters to automatically synthesize demonstrations and optimize prompts.

What is automatic prompt optimization for language model workflows?

Automatic prompt optimization uses teleprompters to synthesize demonstrations and improve prompts programmatically. Instead of manually tweaking instructions, you define task signatures and let the system generate and refine prompts for multi-step reasoning workflows.

How do I define declarative task signatures for modular AI pipelines?

Declarative task signatures are code-safe specifications where you define inputs, outputs, and constraints. Wrapping these signatures in modular components allows you to compose multi-stage pipelines like RAG and agent-style reasoning systems with type-safe interfaces.

Can I use declarative LM pipelines across different language model providers?

Yes, declarative LM pipelines support building complex workflows like RAG, multi-step reasoning, and agent-like systems across multiple providers. This ensures structured outputs and type-safe interfaces regardless of the underlying language model.

What is the best way to structure multi-step reasoning and agent-like systems?

The best way to structure multi-step reasoning systems is by composing modular Retrieve, Generate, and Reason modules into end-to-end workflows. This method provides reusable building blocks, stronger type safety, and traceability for production-ready AI assistants.

Why does manual prompt engineering fail for complex language model workflows?

Manual prompt engineering is brittle and difficult to scale for complex language model workflows. By using declarative task signatures and automatic prompt optimization, you create reusable building blocks and self-improving systems that maintain type safety and structured outputs.