benchflow-aiInstall Skillsbench
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add benchflow-ai/skillsbench --skill skillsbenchThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads skillsbench when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the skillsbench skill”. In Codex, type $skillsbench.
SkillsBench
Benchmark evaluating how well AI agents use skills.
Official Resources
- GitHub: https://github.com/benchflow-ai/skillsbench
- BenchFlow CLI: https://github.com/benchflow-ai/benchflow
Quick Workflow
# 1. Install and initialize a task
# v1.1 docs target BenchFlow 0.6.2; uv installs the current stable CLI.
uv tool install benchflow
bench tasks init <task-id>
# 2. Write files (see CONTRIBUTING.md for templates)
# 3. Validate
bench tasks check tasks/my-task
bench eval run --tasks-dir tasks/my-task --agent oracle --sandbox docker # Must pass 100%
# 4. Test with agent (with skills)
bench eval run --tasks-dir tasks/my-task --agent claude-agent-acp \
--model <model> --skill-mode with-skill \
--skills-dir tasks/my-task/environment/skills/
# 5. Test WITHOUT skills
bench eval run --tasks-dir tasks/my-task --agent claude-agent-acp \
--model <model> --skill-mode no-skill
# 6. Submit PR (see PR template)
Task Requirements
- Realistic workflows people actually do
- Measurably easier with skills than without
task.mdprompt body andoracle/solve.shmust be human-authored- Deterministic, outcome-based verification
- Skills must be generalizable and reusable
References
- Full guide: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Task quality rubric: task-review skill (workflow + policy/implementation rubrics)
- Finding tasks: CONTRIBUTING.md#what-makes-a-good-task
Tips for Skillsbench
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • It is part of a pack with 29 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Skillsbench
What does the Skillsbench skill do?
SkillsBench contribution workflow. Use when: (1) Creating benchmark tasks, (2) Understanding repo structure, (3) Preparing PRs for task submission.
How do I install Skillsbench?
Run "npx skills add benchflow-ai/skillsbench --skill skillsbench" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Skillsbench work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Skillsbench uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Skillsbench free?
Skillsbench is open source on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Skillsbench?
Skillsbench is published by benchflow-ai in the benchflow-ai/skillsbench repository, together with 28 other skills.
