evaluating-llms-harness

Benchmark LLMs across 60+ academic benchmarks using lm-evaluation-harness.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill evaluating-llms-harness-plaidmustache
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Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab/tree/main/skills/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill evaluating-llms-harness-plaidmustache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires lm-eval, transformers, vllm.

What problem does it solve?

Benchmarking LLMs across 60+ academic benchmarks using a unified evaluation harness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized benchmarking across MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, TruthfulQA, and more for model quality assessment.
  • Easy comparison of multiple models and tracking progress across experiments.
  • Reproducible workflows with configurable tasks, few-shot settings, and batch sizes.

Quick Start

Install lm-evaluation-harness and run a baseline benchmark on 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 multiple academic tasks like MMLU and GSM8K?

You can benchmark LLMs across MMLU and GSM8K using a unified evaluation harness that supports 60+ academic benchmarks. It provides standardized assessment of model quality with configurable tasks, few-shot settings, and batch size controls.

What is the best way to compare multiple LLM models using standardized benchmarks?

The best way to compare multiple LLM models is using a unified evaluation harness that runs standardized academic benchmarks. This enables easy comparison and tracking of progress across experiments with configurable tasks and few-shot settings.

Does the lm-evaluation-harness work with HuggingFace and OpenAI-compatible APIs?

Yes, the lm-evaluation-harness works with HuggingFace and OpenAI-compatible APIs. It requires Python and the lm-eval package to access models and execute configurable benchmarking tasks across academic evaluations.

Can I configure few-shot settings and batch sizes for LLM evaluation tasks?

Yes, you can configure few-shot settings and batch sizes for LLM evaluation tasks. The harness allows reproducible workflows by adjusting these parameters when benchmarking models on tasks like HumanEval or TruthfulQA.

Do I need Python and the lm-eval package to run academic LLM benchmarks?

Yes, you need Python and the lm-eval package to run academic LLM benchmarks. This evaluation harness depends on these alongside transformers and vllm to execute standardized model quality assessments across 60+ tasks.