evaluating-llms-harness

Benchmark language models across 60+ academic tasks with multiple backends.

Updated May 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xiaoquqi/hermes-agent-skills --skill evaluating-llms-harness-xiaoquqi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/xiaoquqi/hermes-agent-skills/tree/main/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xiaoquqi/hermes-agent-skills --skill evaluating-llms-harness-xiaoquqi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Benchmarking language models across 60+ academic benchmarks to provide reproducible, comparable metrics for model quality, progress tracking, and publication-ready results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports evaluating LLMs across 60+ tasks (MMLU, HumanEval, GSM8K, TruthfulQA, HellaSwag, ARC, MBPP) using standardized prompts and metrics.
  • Works with HuggingFace, vLLM, and API-based models for flexible deployment and benchmarking at scale.
  • Generates structured results suitable for dashboards, papers, or team reviews to compare models over time.

Quick Start

Run the lm_eval harness to benchmark your model on the full core task suite and export the results.

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 academic tasks like MMLU and GSM8K?

To benchmark LLMs across academic tasks like MMLU and GSM8K, you can use a reproducible evaluation harness that evaluates models across 60+ standardized benchmarks and outputs comparable metrics.

Can I evaluate models using vLLM and HuggingFace backends?

Yes, you can evaluate models using vLLM and HuggingFace backends. The evaluation harness supports multiple backends including HuggingFace, vLLM, and API-based models for flexible deployment and scalable benchmarking.

What is the best way to compare language model performance for publication?

The best way to compare language model performance for publication is generating structured benchmark results. The harness outputs standardized metrics across 60+ academic benchmarks suitable for dashboards, papers, or team reviews.

How do I run reproducible LLM evaluations for model tracking?

You can run reproducible LLM evaluations for model tracking by executing the evaluation harness. It applies standardized prompts and metrics across 60+ tasks to provide consistent, comparable results for tracking model progress over time.

Does the lm-evaluation harness support API-based models for benchmarking?

Yes, the lm-evaluation harness supports API-based models for benchmarking. It works alongside HuggingFace and vLLM backends, allowing you to evaluate API-based models using the same 60+ academic benchmarks.

What standardized benchmarks are available for evaluating language models?

Available standardized benchmarks for evaluating language models include MMLU, HumanEval, GSM8K, TruthfulQA, HellaSwag, ARC, and MBPP. The harness evaluates models across these tasks using consistent prompts to ensure reproducible metrics.