Running DSPy Programs

Execute and test your DSPy programs safely with DSPy Code.

Quick Run

Run Generated Code

After generating code:

/run

Executes the last generated code in a sandboxed environment.

Run Specific File

/run my_program.py

Sandbox Execution

All code runs in a secure sandbox:

✅ Isolated environment
✅ Resource limits
✅ Timeout protection
✅ Safe execution

Execution Output

Running my_program.py...

Output:
─────────────────────────────
Text: I love this!
Sentiment: positive
Confidence: 0.95
─────────────────────────────

✓ Execution completed (2.3s)

Testing

Test with custom inputs:

/test my_module.py

Prompts for test inputs and shows results.

Debugging

Run with debug output:

/run my_program.py --debug

Shows: - Execution trace - Variable values - Error details

Common Issues

Timeout

Error: Execution timeout (30s)

Solution: Optimize code or increase timeout in config

Import Error

Error: Module not found

Solution: Install required dependencies

Runtime Error

Error: [error message]

Solution: Check error message, fix code, run /validate first

Learn About Validation →