evaluating-llms-harness

Run lm-evaluation-harness benchmarks across 60+ tasks and export metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill evaluating-llms-harness-dawsonblock
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY/tree/main/hermes-agent-2026.4.23/skills/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill evaluating-llms-harness-dawsonblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a unified framework to benchmark LLMs across 60+ academic benchmarks, enabling reproducible comparisons, benchmarking progress, and reporting results against industry standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Integrates with HuggingFace, vLLM, and API-based models for standardized evaluation across tasks like MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, TruthfulQA, and HellaSwag.
  • Supports batch evaluation, scoring aggregation, and result exporting to JSON/markdown for research papers and internal dashboards.
  • Use cases include model development cycles, benchmark publishment, and competitive analysis for AI labs and product teams.

Quick Start

Run a full evaluation using the harness to generate standardized benchmark results for your 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 across standard tasks like MMLU and GSM8K?

You can benchmark LLMs across MMLU and GSM8K by running standardized evaluations with lm-evaluation-harness to generate reproducible metrics. The framework supports over 60 academic tasks, outputting aggregated scores and per-task results suitable for research papers and dashboards.

Can I evaluate API-based models and local HuggingFace models in the same benchmark suite?

Yes, API-based models and local HuggingFace models can be evaluated in the same benchmark suite. The evaluation harness integrates with HuggingFace, vLLM, and API-based models to provide standardized scoring aggregation across all supported tasks.

What is the best way to generate reproducible benchmark results for research papers?

Generating reproducible benchmark results for research papers is best achieved using a standard evaluation harness. It applies consistent evaluations across tasks like TruthfulQA and HumanEval, exporting standardized results to JSON and markdown formats.

Does lm-evaluation-harness support batch evaluation and result exporting?

Yes, the lm-evaluation-harness supports batch evaluation and result exporting. It handles scoring aggregation and allows exporting standardized benchmark results to JSON and markdown formats for internal dashboards or competitive analysis.

When do I need to run a standardized LLM evaluation harness?

A standardized LLM evaluation harness is needed during model development cycles, benchmark publishment, or competitive analysis. It provides a unified framework to compare model quality and track progress against industry standards across over 60 academic benchmarks.