dspy

Compose declarative LM tasks into multi-step AI workflows with DSPy.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho --skill dspy-quiznat
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Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho/tree/main/.hermes/skills/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/quiznat/Hermes_Sapho --skill dspy-quiznat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

DSPy enables building end-to-end AI workflows by declaratively composing language-model tasks, turning ad-hoc prompt engineering into maintainable pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative task signatures and modular pipelines for RAG, agents, and classifiers.
  • Built-in optimizers (BootstrapFewShot, MIPRO, BootstrapFinetune) to improve prompts and weights.
  • Tooling and patterns for multi-stage reasoning, retrieval, and self-improvement.

Quick Start

Create a minimal DSPy module signature and run it to generate a simple QA pipeline.

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 declarative pipelines for RAG systems and multi-step reasoning?

You can build declarative pipelines for RAG systems and multi-step reasoning by defining task signatures and modular components, turning ad-hoc prompt engineering into maintainable end-to-end AI workflows.

What is the best way to automate LM pipeline optimization?

Automate LM pipeline optimization by applying built-in teleprompter-based optimizers like BootstrapFewShot and MIPRO to systematically improve your prompts and weights across production workflows.

How do declarative modules improve multi-stage reasoning workflows?

Declarative modules improve multi-stage reasoning workflows by allowing you to compose language-model tasks modularly, enabling tool-using agents and self-improving systems to operate predictably.

Do I need specific dependencies to use tool-using agents in DSPy?

No specific external dependencies are required to construct tool-using agents; the framework provides built-in patterns and tooling to implement multi-stage retrieval and reasoning natively.

Can I declaratively compose classifiers and tool-using agents without manual prompt engineering?

Yes, you can declaratively compose classifiers and tool-using agents without manual prompt engineering by utilizing task signatures that systematically structure language-model interactions into automated pipelines.