evaluating-llms-harness

Benchmark LLMs across 60+ tasks using HuggingFace and vLLM backends.

Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub --skill evaluating-llms-harness-zengbaocheng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub/tree/main/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zengbaocheng/hermes-tech-hub --skill evaluating-llms-harness-zengbaocheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This tool provides a standardized framework to benchmark large language models across a wide set of tasks, enabling objective comparisons of model quality and progress tracking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evaluates 60+ academic benchmarks (e.g., MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, TruthfulQA, HellaSwag) to quantify capabilities across knowledge, reasoning, and code generation.
  • Supports popular backends (HuggingFace, vLLM, local API endpoints) and promotes reproducibility with scripted evaluation pipelines and standardized prompts.
  • Use cases include model development, paper benchmarking, model selection, and progress monitoring over time.

Quick Start

Install the lm-evaluation-harness and run a standard benchmark on your model with a 5-shot configuration to generate 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 standard academic tasks like MMLU and GSM8K?

Benchmark LLMs across standard academic tasks by running scripted evaluation pipelines with 5-shot configurations. This framework quantifies model capabilities across 60+ benchmarks including MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, TruthfulQA, and HellaSwag to generate objective performance results.

What is the best way to evaluate large language models for reproducibility?

Evaluating large language models for reproducibility requires standardized prompts and scripted evaluation pipelines. This framework supports HuggingFace and vLLM backends to ensure consistent benchmarking results across different runs for model development and paper benchmarking.

Can I use vLLM and HuggingFace backends for LLM evaluation?

Yes, LLM evaluation supports popular backends including HuggingFace, vLLM, and local API endpoints. This allows flexible deployment for benchmarking models across diverse tasks while maintaining standardized evaluation metrics and reproducible pipelines.

How do I run a quick start benchmark on my language model?

Run a quick start benchmark by installing the lm-evaluation-harness and executing a standard benchmark on your model with a 5-shot configuration. This generates evaluation results quantifying performance across knowledge, reasoning, and code generation tasks.

What tasks are covered by standard LLM benchmarks for model selection?

Standard LLM benchmarks cover 60+ academic tasks including MMLU for knowledge, GSM8K for reasoning, HumanEval for code generation, TruthfulQA for factual accuracy, and HellaSwag for commonsense reasoning, enabling comprehensive model selection and progress monitoring.