ek-dev-add-signal

Integrate custom signals, calibrators, and decision policies into the ek framework.

Updated Jun 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/thorwhalen/ek --skill ek-dev-add-signal
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Skill: ek-dev-add-signal
Source: https://github.com/thorwhalen/ek/tree/main/skills/ek-dev-add-signal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thorwhalen/ek --skill ek-dev-add-signal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the need to extend the reference-free quality estimation pipeline in the ek framework, allowing developers to integrate custom signals, calibrators, and decision policies for robust extraction validation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Custom Signal Integration: Add deterministic verifiers, intrinsic confidence signals, or agreement-based ROVER voting to the estimation pipeline.
  • Calibration & Decision Logic: Implement custom calibrators like Platt or Isotonic scaling and define selective policies such as Conformal or Cost-Sensitive gates.
  • Use Case: When building an OCR system, use this skill to add a custom regex-based verifier signal that flags extracted dates that do not match a valid calendar format before the decision policy accepts the output.

Quick Start

Register a new custom signal component by implementing the Signal protocol and adding it to the ek registry for use in the estimate_quality pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ek-dev-add-signal

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add custom validation signals to an OCR quality estimation pipeline?▼

To add custom validation signals to an OCR quality estimation pipeline, implement the Signal protocol and register your component within the ek registry system for integration into the estimate_quality workflow.

What is reference-free quality estimation for extraction tasks?▼

Reference-free quality estimation validates extraction and OCR outputs without requiring gold-standard references, using custom signals, calibrators, and decision policies to estimate data reliability.

Can I use Platt scaling and conformal prediction gates for OCR validation?▼

Yes, you can implement Platt or Isotonic scaling calibrators and define selective Conformal or Cost-Sensitive decision policy gates to control validation logic within the ek framework.

How do I add a regex verifier to flag invalid extracted dates in OCR?▼

You can add a regex-based verifier signal by implementing the Signal protocol to flag extracted dates that do not match a valid calendar format before the decision policy accepts the OCR output.

Do I need gold-standard references to calibrate extraction confidence scores?▼

No, you do not need gold-standard references to calibrate extraction confidence scores, because the ek framework specifically supports reference-free quality estimation using intrinsic confidence signals and custom calibrators.