skill-eval

Evaluate AI Agent Skills for safety, quality, reliability, and cost.

12|2|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-agent-skill-eval --skill skill-eval-aws-samples
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-eval
Source: https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-agent-skill-eval/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aws-samples/sample-agent-skill-eval --skill skill-eval-aws-samples

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates and standardizes the evaluation of AI Agent Skills, revealing safety, quality, reliability, and cost implications before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated audit to surface security and structure issues in Skill units (SKILL.md) and related files.
  • End-to-end evaluation of functional quality and trigger reliability, plus lifecycle tracking and cost estimation.
  • Use case: organizations can pre-screen marketplace skills or validate in-house skills as part of CI/CD quality gates.

Quick Start

Run skill-eval audit /path/to/skill to assess safety and quality.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-eval

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

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How do I evaluate AI agent skills for safety and quality before deployment?

To evaluate AI agent skills for safety and quality, run an automated audit to surface security and structure issues in SKILL.md files and related assets. This provides a unified score and guidance on reliability and cost before deployment.

What does an automated audit of agent skill directory structures check?

An automated audit of agent skill directory structures checks for standardized frontmatter like name and description, evaluates security permissions, and validates the organization of scripts, references, and assets.

Can I use skill evaluation as a quality gate in my CI/CD pipeline?

Yes, you can use skill evaluation as a quality gate in your CI/CD pipeline. Organizations can pre-screen marketplace skills or validate in-house skills to automate safety, reliability, and cost assessments.

How do I estimate the cost and reliability of marketplace AI skills?

You estimate cost and reliability by running an end-to-end evaluation that assesses functional quality and trigger reliability. This tracks the skill lifecycle and provides guidance on deployment implications.

What is the best way to pre-screen in-house agent skills for security issues?

The best way to pre-screen in-house agent skills for security issues is running an automated audit. It surfaces security and structure issues across SKILL.md files and related directories, providing a unified safety score.