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.