evaluating-llms-harness

Run lm-evaluation-harness benchmarks across 60+ tasks and export metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill evaluating-llms-harness-dawsonblock
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evaluating-llms-harness
Source: https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY/tree/main/hermes-agent-2026.4.23/skills/mlops/evaluation/lm-evaluation-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill evaluating-llms-harness-dawsonblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a unified framework to benchmark LLMs across 60+ academic benchmarks, enabling reproducible comparisons, benchmarking progress, and reporting results against industry standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Integrates with HuggingFace, vLLM, and API-based models for standardized evaluation across tasks like MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, TruthfulQA, and HellaSwag.
  • Supports batch evaluation, scoring aggregation, and result exporting to JSON/markdown for research papers and internal dashboards.
  • Use cases include model development cycles, benchmark publishment, and competitive analysis for AI labs and product teams.

Quick Start

Run a full evaluation using the harness to generate standardized benchmark results for your model.

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 tasks like MMLU and GSM8K?▼

You can benchmark LLMs across MMLU and GSM8K by running standardized evaluations with lm-evaluation-harness to generate reproducible metrics. The framework supports over 60 academic tasks, outputting aggregated scores and per-task results suitable for research papers and dashboards.

Can I evaluate API-based models and local HuggingFace models in the same benchmark suite?▼

Yes, API-based models and local HuggingFace models can be evaluated in the same benchmark suite. The evaluation harness integrates with HuggingFace, vLLM, and API-based models to provide standardized scoring aggregation across all supported tasks.

What is the best way to generate reproducible benchmark results for research papers?▼

Generating reproducible benchmark results for research papers is best achieved using a standard evaluation harness. It applies consistent evaluations across tasks like TruthfulQA and HumanEval, exporting standardized results to JSON and markdown formats.

Does lm-evaluation-harness support batch evaluation and result exporting?▼

Yes, the lm-evaluation-harness supports batch evaluation and result exporting. It handles scoring aggregation and allows exporting standardized benchmark results to JSON and markdown formats for internal dashboards or competitive analysis.

When do I need to run a standardized LLM evaluation harness?▼

A standardized LLM evaluation harness is needed during model development cycles, benchmark publishment, or competitive analysis. It provides a unified framework to compare model quality and track progress against industry standards across over 60 academic benchmarks.