evaluating-code-models

Evaluate code generation models across benchmarks using pass@k metrics.

20|25|Updated May 30, 2026
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Skill: evaluating-code-models
Source: https://github.com/OpenCoven/coven-cave/tree/main/marketplace/craft-sources/oracles-measure/bigcode-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenCoven/coven-cave --skill evaluating-code-models-opencoven

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bigcode-evaluation-harness, transformers>=4.25.1, accelerate>=0.13.2, datasets>=2.6.1, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of evaluating and comparing code generation models across various benchmarks, enabling users to assess model performance and compare coding abilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Benchmarking: Evaluate models on HumanEval, MBPP, MultiPL-E, and 15+ benchmarks with pass@k metrics.
  • Comparison: Compare coding abilities and measure code generation quality across different models.
  • Multi-language Support: Test multi-language support for code generation models.
  • Use Case: For researchers and developers looking to benchmark their code generation models or compare them with industry standards.

Quick Start

Run the evaluation on the HumanEval benchmark using the model 'bigcode/starcoder2-7b'.

Frequently Asked Questions about evaluating-code-models

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

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How do I benchmark code generation models using pass@k metrics?

You can benchmark code generation models by evaluating them across HumanEval, MBPP, and MultiPL-E benchmarks to calculate pass@k metrics and measure code generation quality. This requires Python, transformers, accelerate, and datasets libraries.

Can I evaluate code models on multiple programming languages with MultiPL-E?

Yes, you can evaluate code models on multiple programming languages using MultiPL-E. The evaluation supports multi-language testing to measure coding abilities across diverse programming environments and compare model performance.

What's the best way to compare code generation quality across different models?

Comparing code generation quality across models is best done by running evaluations on 15+ industry-standard benchmarks like HumanEval and MBPP. This generates pass@k metrics to directly compare coding abilities and benchmark against industry standards.

Do I need the bigcode-evaluation-harness to measure model performance?

Yes, you need the bigcode-evaluation-harness along with transformers, accelerate, and datasets libraries to evaluate code generation models. These dependencies are required to execute benchmarking scripts and measure pass@k metrics accurately.

What benchmarks are available for testing machine learning code generation?

Available benchmarks for testing machine learning code generation include HumanEval, MBPP, MultiPL-E, and over 15 other benchmarks. These benchmarks evaluate code generation models using pass@k metrics to measure coding abilities.

How does pass@k evaluation work for code quality benchmarking?

Pass@k evaluation works for code quality benchmarking by measuring how many generated code solutions pass functional tests within k attempts. It evaluates code generation models across benchmarks like HumanEval and MBPP to quantify coding abilities.