dspy

Build and optimize declarative language model programs with structured signatures.

1|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill dspy-rickyananda
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Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills/tree/main/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill dspy-rickyananda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

DSPy removes the trial-and-error of prompt engineering by giving you a declarative way to build, reason about, and improve language model pipelines. It helps you create reliable AI workflows that are easier to maintain, optimize, and reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative LM programming: Define inputs and outputs as signatures instead of hand-tuning prompts.
  • Automatic optimization: Improve prompts and few-shot examples with data-driven optimizers like BootstrapFewShot and MIPRO.
  • Multi-step AI systems: Build RAG pipelines, agents, classifiers, and reasoning chains with modular components.
  • Use case: A research team can turn a brittle question-answering prototype into an optimized retrieval system with evaluation, reranking, and reusable modules.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to help you design a DSPy pipeline for your task, including the right module, optimization strategy, and evaluation approach.

Frequently Asked Questions about dspy

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

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How do I stop manually tuning prompts and automate language model optimization?

To stop manually tuning prompts, use declarative programming to define inputs and outputs as structured signatures, then apply data-driven optimizers like BootstrapFewShot or MIPRO to automatically compile and refine few-shot examples for your language model pipelines.

What is the best way to build a multi-step RAG pipeline with reasoning and evaluation?

The best way to build a multi-step RAG pipeline is using modular components to structure retrieval, reasoning, and evaluation stages. This declarative approach allows you to assemble classifiers and agent workflows into reliable, reusable systems without brittle hand-tuned prompts.

Do I need to define evaluation metrics before optimizing language model programs?

Yes, you need to define evaluation metrics to optimize language model programs effectively. Automatic optimization relies on these metrics to assess performance, allowing data-driven optimizers to iteratively improve prompts and few-shot examples within your AI pipelines.

How does declarative programming compare to standard prompt engineering for AI workflows?

Declarative programming replaces trial-and-error prompt engineering by defining inputs and outputs via structured signatures rather than hand-tuning prompts. This approach makes AI workflows easier to maintain, optimize, and reuse by compiling modular components into reliable systems.

Can I use this approach to turn a brittle prototype into an optimized retrieval augmented generation system?

Yes, you can turn a brittle prototype into an optimized retrieval augmented generation system by applying modular components, automated optimizers, and evaluation metrics. This transforms unreliable question-answering prototypes into robust, reusable retrieval pipelines with reranking.