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About lm-evaluation-harness
Python framework for evaluating language models across standardized benchmarks using few-shot prompting. Supports multiple model backends and task definitions, enabling reproducible performance measurement against established datasets like MMLU, HellaSwag, and others.
Best for
Researchers and engineers benchmarking LLM performance against established academic standards
Use cases
- Comparing performance across different LLM architectures on standard benchmarks
- Measuring model degradation or improvement after fine-tuning or quantization
- Validating model behavior on specific task categories before deployment
Notes
12,772 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-11. Licensed MIT.
Pros
- Extensive built-in benchmark library reduces setup time for common evaluations
- Supports multiple model backends (local, API-based, custom implementations)
- Active community maintenance with 12k+ stars and regular benchmark additions
Cons
- Steep learning curve for custom task definition and evaluation logic
- Evaluation runs can be computationally expensive and time-consuming at scale
- Limited guidance on interpreting results or statistical significance testing
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.4.13 (released 31 Aug 2026)
- GitHub stars
- 14,079
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Stars and usage
How lm-evaluation-harness is growing
12,772 to 14,079
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What changed
Released 0.4.13
Released 0.4.12
Released 0.4.11
Released 0.4.10
Released 0.4.9.2
Released 0.4.9.1
Released 0.4.9
Released 0.4.8
Released 0.4.7
Released 0.4.6
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