dspy

Automate declarative LM programming and self-improvement workflows with DSPy.

Updated Jun 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anilcan-kara/nozich-agent --skill dspy-anilcan-kara
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/anilcan-kara/nozich-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anilcan-kara/nozich-agent --skill dspy-anilcan-kara

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

DSPy enables building self-improving language-model pipelines with a declarative approach, letting engineers compose prompts, reasoning steps, retrieval, and tools as modular components while iterating automatically.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative LM programming: modularly define signatures, inputs, and outputs for complex tasks.
  • Auto-optimization: integrate teleprompters to synthesize better prompts and instructions from data.
  • RAG, agents, and multi-stage pipelines: support retrieval-augmented generation, tool usage, and orchestrated reasoning.
  • Production-ready workflows: type-safe signatures, reusable modules, and experiments with optimizers for gradual improvement.

Quick Start

Define a tiny DSPy module and run a basic QA task to observe the end-to-end flow.

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 self-improving LM pipelines for RAG and agents?

You can build self-improving LM pipelines by defining modular signatures and using teleprompters to automatically synthesize better prompts from data. This declarative approach composes retrieval, reasoning steps, and tool usage for RAG and agent workflows.

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

Declarative LM programming modularly defines inputs, outputs, and signatures for complex tasks. Auto-optimization integrates teleprompters to synthesize improved prompts and instructions from your data, iteratively refining pipeline performance without manual prompt engineering.

Do I need a specific Python environment to run declarative LM pipelines?

You need a Python environment with DSPy installed to run declarative LM pipelines. The environment must support LM providers like OpenAI and Anthropic to execute the modular tasks and optimization teleprompters effectively.

Can I use teleprompters to optimize multi-stage reasoning and retrieval pipelines?

Teleprompters optimize multi-stage reasoning and retrieval pipelines by automatically synthesizing better instructions from data. They support orchestrated reasoning, tool usage, and retrieval-augmented generation to gradually improve type-safe modules in production workflows.

What's the best way to structure modular AI pipelines for production?

Structure modular AI pipelines using type-safe signatures and reusable modules to compose reasoning steps and tools. Apply optimizers for gradual improvement, enabling production-ready workflows that handle complex tasks through automated prompt and instruction synthesis.

Why does manual prompt engineering fail for complex multi-stage LM tasks?

Manual prompt engineering fails for multi-stage LM tasks because it cannot scale to modular pipelines with retrieval and tool usage. Declarative programming with teleprompters solves this by automatically optimizing prompts and instructions from data.