evaluating-llms-harness

Benchmark language models on standardized and custom tasks.

1|Updated Jun 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lxt070409/hermes-skills --skill evaluating-llms-harness-lxt070409
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Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/lxt070409/hermes-skills/tree/main/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lxt070409/hermes-skills --skill evaluating-llms-harness-lxt070409

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive benchmarking solution for evaluating the performance of language models across various tasks and metrics, enabling users to compare and track the progress of their models.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Benchmarks: Evaluates LLMs on 60+ academic benchmarks including MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, etc.
  • Customizable: Supports custom benchmarks and task configurations.
  • Multi-Model Comparison: Enables comparison of multiple models side-by-side.
  • Industry Standard: Used by EleutherAI, HuggingFace, and major research labs.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to compare the performance of two different LLMs on multiple benchmarks to choose the best one for their project.

Quick Start

Load the skill and evaluate a model on MMLU:

skill_view(name='evaluating-llms-harness')
lm-evaluation-harness evaluate --model hf --model_args pretrained=meta-llama/Llama-2-7b-hf --tasks mmlu

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 standardized tasks like MMLU and GSM8K?

To benchmark LLMs on standardized tasks, you can evaluate models on 60+ academic benchmarks including MMLU and GSM8K using the lm-evaluation-harness, tracking performance metrics across various tasks.

Can I compare multiple language models side-by-side using lm-eval and vllm?

Yes, you can compare multiple language models side-by-side using lm-eval and vllm to evaluate and track performance differences across various standardized benchmarks for model selection.

Does this LLM benchmarking suite support custom task configurations?

Yes, this LLM benchmarking suite supports custom benchmarks and task configurations, allowing you to evaluate language models on tailored datasets beyond the 60+ standard academic benchmarks.

What libraries do I need to evaluate language models with this benchmarking harness?

You need the lm-eval, transformers, and vllm libraries installed to evaluate language models with this benchmarking harness, enabling comprehensive performance tracking and multi-model comparison.

How do I evaluate a HuggingFace model on the HumanEval benchmark?

To evaluate a HuggingFace model on the HumanEval benchmark, load the skill and run the lm-evaluation-harness command with the hf model type, specifying the pretrained model arguments and the humaneval task.

When should I use a standardized benchmarking suite for language model evaluation?

You should use a standardized benchmarking suite for language model evaluation during academic research, model selection, and performance tracking to ensure consistent, industry-standard metrics across 60+ benchmarks.