cautilus-agent

Evaluate agent behavior against claims and run bounded improvement tests.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/corca-ai/cautilus --skill cautilus-agent
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Skill: cautilus-agent
Source: https://github.com/corca-ai/cautilus/tree/main/.agents/skills/cautilus-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/corca-ai/cautilus --skill cautilus-agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires cautilus, adapter, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the evaluation and improvement of agent behavior, saving time and ensuring consistency in testing and validation processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Behavior Evaluation: Automatically verify the behavior of agents against predefined claims.
  • Bounded Improvement: Improve agent behavior within defined budgets and constraints.
  • Use Case: Imagine you have a chatbot that needs to be tested for accuracy and performance. Use this Skill to automatically evaluate the chatbot's responses against a set of claims and make improvements based on the results.

Quick Start

Run the Cautilus Agent to evaluate the chatbot's performance by executing the command 'cautilus evaluate fixture --repo-root . --fixture fixtures/eval/app/chatbot/caulton-chatbot.fixture.json'.

Frequently Asked Questions about cautilus-agent

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate agent behavior evaluation and improvement?

To automate agent behavior evaluation, you can use a tool that verifies agent behavior against predefined claims, prepares and runs tests, and suggests improvements within defined budgets. This streamlines testing and validation processes.

What is the best way to test chatbot responses against predefined claims?

Testing chatbot responses against claims involves running an evaluation command against a fixture file. This automates the verification of chatbot accuracy and performance, making improvements based on the results.

Do I need a Cautilus binary to evaluate agent behavior?

Yes, evaluating agent behavior requires a Cautilus binary and an adapter defined in a YAML file. These components are necessary to execute the evaluation and improvement workflows.

Can I improve agent behavior within defined budgets and constraints?

Yes, you can improve agent behavior within defined budgets. The evaluation process suggests bounded improvements, ensuring that changes to the agent are made within your specified constraints.

How does bounded improvement work for agent testing?

Bounded improvement works by evaluating agent behavior against claims and then suggesting improvements that adhere to predefined budgets and constraints. This ensures consistent and controlled enhancements during testing.

What are the limitations of automating agent behavior evaluation?

The main limitation is the dependency on a Cautilus binary and an adapter defined in a YAML file. Without these specific components, the automated behavior evaluation and improvement process cannot run.