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.