evaluating-llms-harness

Benchmark large language models across academic and reasoning tasks.

9|Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cyapstaye/Adame_ver.open --skill evaluating-llms-harness-cyapstaye
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Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/Cyapstaye/Adame_ver.open/tree/main/skills/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cyapstaye/Adame_ver.open --skill evaluating-llms-harness-cyapstaye

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires lm-eval, transformers, vllm, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of objectively measuring and comparing the performance of Large Language Models across diverse academic and reasoning benchmarks, ensuring reproducible and standardized evaluation results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Benchmarking: Evaluate models on over 60 academic datasets including MMLU, GSM8K, and HumanEval.
  • Flexible Inference Backends: Supports HuggingFace, vLLM, and various API-based models (OpenAI, Anthropic) for versatile testing.
  • Use Case: Use this to track training progress by evaluating model checkpoints at specific intervals or to compare the reasoning capabilities of different model architectures before deployment.

Quick Start

Use the evaluating-llms-harness skill to run an evaluation on the MMLU benchmark using the specified HuggingFace model.

Frequently Asked Questions about evaluating-llms-harness

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

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How do I benchmark LLMs on academic datasets like MMLU and GSM8K?

Benchmark LLMs on academic datasets like MMLU and GSM8K by executing standardized prompts and metrics across over 60 reasoning tasks to quantify model quality and performance. This Skill automates the evaluation cycle to ensure reproducible comparative analysis.

Can I evaluate API-based models from OpenAI and Anthropic alongside open-source models?

Yes, you can evaluate API-based models from OpenAI and Anthropic alongside open-source models. The Skill supports flexible inference backends including HuggingFace, vLLM, and various API providers for versatile comparative testing.

Do I need vLLM and transformers installed to run model evaluation benchmarks?

Yes, you need vLLM and transformers installed to run model evaluation benchmarks locally. The Skill requires integration with these deep learning frameworks and inference backends to perform automated evaluation cycles for open-source models.

What is the best way to track training progress by evaluating model checkpoints?

The best way to track training progress by evaluating model checkpoints is to run standardized benchmarks at specific intervals. This Skill quantifies reasoning capabilities and model quality across diverse academic tasks to measure improvements objectively.

How does standardized benchmarking ensure reproducible results when comparing model architectures?

Standardized benchmarking ensures reproducible results when comparing model architectures by executing identical prompt formats and evaluation metrics across diverse academic and reasoning tasks. This process quantifies model quality differences objectively before deployment.