Need card #297 · Relevance Medium · Status New

BEAM port of DSPy lacks enum constraints, causing tool calls to return schema‑violating data

Updated 10/3/2026, 22:15:22

Problem

When using the BEAM‑based Imp library (a full port of DSPy), tool calls do not constrain enum types, resulting in responses that violate the expected schema; validation only catches the error later. Users seek a library that enforces enum constraints to prevent such issues and improve development workflow.

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Evidence

quote · @Anonymous
Tool calls don't constrain enums. Mine returned hackernews where the schema said hn, and only the validation step caught it.

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