# Ax Java Refine

> Use when writing Java code with `dev.axllm:ax` for reward-scored generation, iterative candidate improvement, evaluator feedback, and optimizer-backed refinement patterns.

- Skill: `ax-llm/ax-java-refine` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ax-llm/ax-java-refine`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ax-llm/ax-java-refine/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ax-llm (https://skillmd.com/u/ax-llm)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ax-llm/ax-java-refine

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# Ax Refinement Patterns For Java

This skill helps an agent write Java code with the generated Ax package `dev.axllm:ax`. Use the generated package API, examples, and manifests; do not import TypeScript-only APIs unless you are editing the TypeScript package.

## When To Use

- Improve generated outputs with evaluator feedback or optimizer artifacts.
- Port TypeScript refinement intent into generated-language surfaces without assuming TypeScript-only helpers.
- Use generated optimizer APIs when the target package does not expose a standalone refine helper.

## Package Facts

- Language: Java.
- Package: `dev.axllm:ax`.
- Package API docs: `API.md` and `axir-api.json`.
- Capability manifest: `axir-capabilities.json`.
- Runnable examples: `examples/`.
- Real network support: yes.
- Scripted no-key transport support: yes.
- Runtime profiles: `javascript-quickjs`, `python-pyodide`.

## Core Pattern

```java
AxGEPA engine = new AxGEPA(reflectionClient, java.util.Map.of());
var result = engine.optimize(request, evaluator);
```

## Relevant API Surface

- AxGen: `Ax.ax`, `AxGen`, `Ax.runControl`, `AxRunControl`
- Optimizers: `Ax.optimize`, `Ax.playbook`, `AxPlaybook`, `AxBootstrapFewShot`, `AxGEPA`, `OptimizerEngine`, `OptimizerEvaluator`

## Guardrails

- Start from package examples for exact native syntax before inventing a new call shape.
- Use `provider-api` examples only when the user explicitly has provider credentials available.
- Use `no-key` examples for deterministic local checks and provider request mapping.
- Treat AxIR as the source of generated package truth: if package docs disagree with source code, update the compiler and regenerate packages.
- Do not copy repo-maintainer skills from `tools/*/skills/` into user packages.