Choose the Right DSPy Architecture

When NOT to use this skill

• Already know what module to use — go to the matching /dspy-* skill
• Fixing errors in existing code — use /ai-fixing-errors
• Learning a specific module — use the matching /dspy-* skill
• Need a project plan, not an architecture decision — use /ai-planning

Step 1: Answer 3 questions

Before recommending anything, get answers to these three questions from the user (or infer them from context):

1. What goes in and what comes out? Input type and format, output type and format.
2. Does the AI need external tools? Search, APIs, databases, calculators, code execution?
3. How complex is the reasoning? Simple mapping, moderate analysis, complex multi-step logic?