dspy

Automate prompt creation and optimization for language models with dspy.

Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heximao/agents --skill dspy-heximao
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Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/heximao/agents/tree/main/skill-archive/docker-hermes/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heximao/agents --skill dspy-heximao

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dspy, openai, anthropic, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to programmatically build, optimize, and manage complex AI systems with language models. It streamlines prompt engineering, allows for modular design of AI workflows, and facilitates the construction of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, agents, or classifiers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Programmatic Prompt Engineering: Automates the generation of optimized prompts for language models.
  • Modular AI Workflows: Assembles AI pipelines into reusable modules, promoting maintainability and portability.
  • RAG Systems: Integrates retrieval and generation for information-intensive tasks like Q&A and classification.
  • Use Case: A researcher uses this Skill to create a RAG system that retrieves relevant passages from a document corpus and generates in-depth answers to research questions.

Quick Start

To get started, install the Skill using the following command: pip install dspy. Once installed, you can define your AI task using the provided signature, configure your language model, and start reasoning with dspy.

Frequently Asked Questions about dspy

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

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How do I automate prompt engineering for language models?

You can automate prompt engineering by defining a task signature and configuring your language model to generate optimized prompts programmatically. This streamlines the creation of prompts without manual tuning.

What is the best way to build a modular AI workflow?

The best way to build a modular AI workflow is to assemble AI pipelines into reusable modules. This approach promotes maintainability and portability across complex AI systems like agents and classifiers.

Can I use OpenAI and Anthropic models to construct RAG systems?

Yes, you can construct RAG systems using OpenAI and Anthropic models. The framework supports integrating retrieval and generation for information-intensive tasks like Q&A.

Do I need Python to create retrieval-augmented generation pipelines?

Yes, you need Python to create retrieval-augmented generation pipelines because the framework is installed via pip. Once installed, you configure your language model and define your AI task.

How do I optimize prompts without manual tuning?

You optimize prompts without manual tuning by programmatically defining task signatures and letting the framework automate the generation. This replaces manual prompt string engineering with code-based logic.

Why use modular design for AI workflows instead of single scripts?

Using modular design for AI workflows promotes maintainability and portability compared to single scripts. It allows you to assemble AI pipelines into reusable modules for easier system construction.