DSPy

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DSPy: The framework for programming—not prompting—language models

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About DSPy

DSPy is the framework for _programming—rather than prompting—language models_. It allows you to iterate fast on **building modular AI systems** and offers algorithms for **optimizing their prompts and weights**, whether you're building simple classifiers, sophisticated RAG pipelines, or Agent loops. DSPy stands for Declarative Self-improving Python. Instead of brittle prompts, you write compositional _Python code_ and use DSPy to **teach your LM to deliver high-quality outputs**. Learn more via our official documentation site or meet the…

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Install

pip install dspy-ai

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Frequently asked questions

Is DSPy still maintained?: Yes — actively maintained. The last push was on 2026-06-11, with 433 contributors.
What are the best DSPy alternatives?: Closest by category and size in our data: LangGraph, Agno, Composio — full list with live signals above.

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