evaluating-llms-harness

Evaluate LLMs against 60+ academic benchmarks using lm-eval.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertbr123/Linket-Agent --skill evaluating-llms-harness-robertbr123
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/robertbr123/Linket-Agent/tree/main/skills/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertbr123/Linket-Agent --skill evaluating-llms-harness-robertbr123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a benchmarking tool for Large Language Models (LLMs), allowing users to evaluate their models against a wide range of academic benchmarks, compare models, and track training progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Benchmarking 60+ Academic Benchmarks: Evaluate models on tasks like MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, and TruthfulQA.
  • Standardized Prompts and Metrics: Use standardized prompts and metrics for reproducible evaluations.
  • Quick Start: Evaluate any HuggingFace model using the command lm_eval --model hf ....

Quick Start

Evaluate the HuggingFace model 'meta-llama/Llama-2-7b-hf' on MMLU and GSM8K benchmarks:

lm_eval --model hf \
  --model_args pretrained=meta-llama/Llama-2-7b-hf \
  --tasks mmlu,gsm8k \
  --batch_size auto

Frequently Asked Questions about evaluating-llms-harness

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I benchmark a HuggingFace language model on academic tasks?

Benchmark LLMs by running `lm_eval --model hf --model_args pretrained=[model_name] --tasks [task_list]` to evaluate models using standardized prompts and metrics across 60+ academic benchmarks.

What academic benchmarks are available for evaluating LLMs?

Academic benchmarks available for evaluating LLMs include MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, and TruthfulQA. The tool evaluates models against 60+ standardized academic benchmarks to assess model quality and track training progress.

Do I need vllm and transformers to evaluate large language models?

Yes, you need vllm and transformers to evaluate large language models with this tool. These Python libraries, along with lm-eval, are required dependencies for running model evaluations and benchmarking tasks.

Can I evaluate LLMs on multiple benchmarks simultaneously?

Yes, you can evaluate LLMs on multiple benchmarks simultaneously by passing a comma-separated list to the `--tasks` argument, such as `--tasks mmlu,gsm8k`, allowing you to assess model quality across several academic benchmarks in one run.

What is the best way to ensure reproducible LLM evaluation results?

The best way to ensure reproducible LLM evaluation results is to use standardized prompts and metrics provided by the lm-eval framework. This guarantees consistent evaluations across 60+ academic benchmarks for accurate model comparison.