dspy

Declare language-model workflows and automatically optimize prompts with DSPy.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Simon-Copilot-Studio/ai-content-hub --skill dspy-simon-copilot-studio
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Skill: dspy
Source: https://github.com/Simon-Copilot-Studio/ai-content-hub/tree/main/mlops/research/dspy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Simon-Copilot-Studio/ai-content-hub --skill dspy-simon-copilot-studio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

DSPy provides a declarative framework for language-model programming that enables constructing complex AI systems from reusable components, while automatically improving prompts through data-driven optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Declarative LM programming to assemble multi-stage pipelines, RAG systems, and agents.
  • Automatic prompt optimization and modular composition for reliable outputs.
  • Strong type safety with Signatures and structured outputs, plus support for common modules like Predict, ChainOfThought, ReAct, and ProgramOfThought.

Quick Start

Use DSPy to build a small QA pipeline by defining a simple Signature and running a Predict module.

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 modular AI pipelines with declarative language-model programming?

Declarative language-model programming assembles modular AI pipelines by defining typed Signatures and structured outputs, enabling you to build multi-stage workflows without manual prompt engineering. This approach ensures reliable composition for research and production use.

What is the best way to optimize prompts automatically for RAG systems and agents?

Automatic prompt optimization uses data-driven teleprompter optimizers to improve prompts for RAG systems and agents. By treating prompts as optimizable parameters within modular pipelines, the framework systematically enhances output reliability without manual tuning.

How does declarative LM programming work with OpenAI and Anthropic models?

Declarative LM programming works with OpenAI and Anthropic models by routing typed Signature definitions and structured outputs through modular components like Predict and ChainOfThought. This abstracts model-specific prompt formatting into a unified programming interface.

Can I use modular components like ReAct and ChainOfThought for multi-stage RAG systems?

Yes, you can use modular components like ReAct, ChainOfThought, and ProgramOfThought to construct multi-stage RAG systems and agents. These modules compose together declaratively to handle complex reasoning and classification tasks across your pipeline.

Why do I need typed Signatures for language-model workflows?

Typed Signatures enforce strong type safety and structured outputs in language-model workflows, defining exact input and output fields for each module. This prevents unpredictable model responses and enables automatic prompt optimization across composed pipelines.

When should I not use automatic prompt optimization for my AI pipelines?

Automatic prompt optimization may not suit AI pipelines with highly dynamic or undocumented tasks where defining stable typed Signatures is impossible. If your workflow requires zero-latency execution without optimization overhead, manual prompt engineering offers a lighter alternative.