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Model Evaluation

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Generates python code that evaluates SageMaker models. Supports two evaluation types: LLM-as-Judge and Custom Scorer. Use when the user says "evaluate my model", "run a benchmark", "test model performance", "how did my model perform", "compare models", or other similar requests.
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This skill provides a structured workflow for evaluating SageMaker models, supporting both open-source and Nova models. It guides users through selecting an evaluation strategy—either LLM-as-Judge for qualitative assessment or a Custom Scorer for programmatic validation—and generates the necessary Python code or Jupyter notebooks to execute these benchmarks within the SageMaker environment.

What it does

  • Determines the appropriate evaluation type based on model architecture and user requirements.
  • Validates compatibility between the chosen evaluation method and the target model.
  • Generates Python scripts or Jupyter notebooks for model evaluation.
  • Supports LLM-as-Judge for OSS models.
  • Facilitates the creation and registration of Lambda-based custom scorers.
  • Integrates with SageMaker SDK for streamlined model benchmarking.

When to use it

  • When you need to benchmark the performance of a fine-tuned or base SageMaker model.
  • When you want to use an LLM to grade model outputs.
  • When you require custom programmatic logic to score model responses.
  • When you need to compare different model versions or configurations.

Advantages

  • Ensures consistent evaluation workflows through guided steps.
  • Prevents incompatible configurations by validating model types early.
  • Automates the generation of boilerplate code for evaluation tasks.
  • Provides flexibility by supporting both automated LLM grading and custom logic.

Usage examples

“Evaluate my model.”
The agent will initiate the evaluation workflow, asking you to choose between LLM-as-Judge or Custom Scorer, and verify your model type.
“How did my model perform?”
The agent will guide you through setting up a benchmark or custom scorer to generate performance metrics.
“Run a benchmark on my fine-tuned Llama model.”
The agent will confirm the model type and guide you through the LLM-as-Judge or Custom Scorer setup process.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/awslabs/model-evaluation/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip model-evaluation.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by AWS Labs

Model Evaluation

Generate code that evaluates a SageMaker model.

Prerequisites

  • The SDK environment has been verified (SDK version, region, execution role). If not done, activate the sdk-getting-started skill first.

Principles

  1. One thing at a time. Each response advances exactly one decision. Never combine multiple questions in a single turn.

  2. Confirm before proceeding. Wait for the user to agree before moving to the next step.

  3. Don't read files until you need them. Only read reference files when you've reached the step that requires them.

  4. Don't ask what you already know. If the answer is in conversation history, workflow_state.json, plan.md, or any file you've already read — use it. Confirm if unsure, but don't re-ask.

  5. No narration. Share outcomes and ask questions. Keep responses short.

  6. No repetition. If you said something before a tool call, don't repeat it after.

Scope

This skill supports the evaluation feature for SageMaker Serverless Model Customization. It can evaluate any base or fine-tuned model supported by SageMaker serverless model customization — both OSS models (Llama, Mistral, Qwen, etc.) and Nova models.

Tell the user when the skill is activated:

"I can help evaluate any base or fine-tuned model supported by SageMaker serverless model customization."

If the user requests help evaluating a model that isn't supported by SageMaker serverless model customization, explain that it is not supported by this skill.

Evaluation Types

There are two evaluation types:

  • LLM-as-Judge — an LLM grades your model's responses. (OSS models only — not supported for Nova.)

  • Custom Scorer — programmatic evaluation via Lambda function (includes built-in math and code scorers). Works with both OSS and Nova models.

Workflow

Step 1: Determine evaluation type

Do you already know which evaluation type to use?

Check conversation history, plan.md, workflow_state.json, or anything else you've already read.

If yes: confirm with the user.

"It sounds like you want to run [evaluation type]. Is that right?"

⏸ Wait for confirmation. If confirmed → go to Step 2.

If no: ask.

"What kind of evaluation would you like to run? I support:

  1. LLM-as-Judge — an LLM grades your model's responses

  2. Custom Scorer — programmatic scoring (math, code, or your own logic)

Pick one, or say 'help me decide' if you're not sure."

⏸ Wait for user.

  • If user picks one → go to Step 2.

  • If user indicates uncertainty, by saying something like "help me decide," "whatever you think," "I'm not sure" → read references/evaluation-type-guide.md and follow its instructions. It will guide the user to a choice and then return here. You MUST NEVER make a recommendation to the user on eval type without reading references/evaluation-type-guide.md.

Step 2: Validate and hand off to evaluation workflow

Before reading the reference file, validate that the chosen evaluation type is compatible with the user's situation. You may already know these answers from conversation context — don't ask if you don't need to.

LLM-as-Judge validation
  1. What model type are we evaluating? LLM-as-Judge is not supported for Nova models. To determine model type (if you don't already know it):

    • If you have the training job name or ARN, use the AWS MCP tool list-tags on the training job ARN and look for the sagemaker-studio:jumpstart-model-id tag. Contains "nova" → Nova. Anything else → OSS.

    • If you have a Model Package ARN, use the AWS MCP tool describe-model-package and check the model description or source tags.

    • If neither is available, ask the user.

  2. Does the user have an evaluation dataset? LLM-as-Judge requires one.

Custom Scorer validation
  1. Does the user have an evaluation dataset? Custom Scorer requires one. (Works with both OSS and Nova models, though for Nova only custom lambdas are supported.)


If validation fails, tell the user which requirement(s) aren't met and offer alternatives:

"[Evaluation type] won't work because [reason]."

If the failure reason was lack of an eval dataset, there's nothing we can do. Inform the user:

"Unfortunately all of the supported eval types require an eval dataset. I can't help you with model evaluation."

If the failure reason is something else, offer to help them pick a different evaluation type.

⏸ Wait for user.

If they say they do want help choosing a different eval type → read references/evaluation-type-guide.md.

If validation passes, read the corresponding reference file:

User choseRead
LLM-as-Judgereferences/llmaaj-evaluation.md
Custom Scorerreferences/custom-scorer-evaluation.md

Follow the reference file's instructions from the beginning.

Files

scripts/reward_function_source_template.py

"""
Provide your custom reward function code below. Learn about the available libraries and templates that you can use
at: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/latest/dg/customize-model.html.

- You must add your evaluation logic in the reward_function() function
- Do not remove the lambda_handler() function or modify its schema as it is required to create the reward function
"""

import json  # For JSON parsing - adjust imports based on your use case
import re    # For pattern matching and validation
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional # For type hints
# Add any other imports your use case requires

# ========================================================================================
#  NOTE: INITIAL SUGGESTION ONLY - MUST BE CUSTOMIZED
#
#     YOU MUST:
#     1. Review and update each section per YOUR use case
#     2. Customize the logic for YOUR SPECIFIC requirements
#     3. Replace example values (field names, thresholds, etc.) with your actual values
#     4. Test thoroughly before using
#
#     DO NOT use this code as-is. It will not work until you uncomment and customize it.
# =========================================================================================


# =========================================================================================
# SECTION 1: Helper function 1
# =========================================================================================
# TODO: UPDATE or REMOVE the helper function as per YOUR use case
# Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
# You MUST update them to match YOUR use case
def extract_number(text: str) -> Optional[float]:
    """
    Extract numerical answer from text.
    Looks for numbers after answer keywords, or returns the last number found.
    
    Args:
        text: Text containing a numerical answer
        
    Returns:
        Extracted number as float, or None if no number found
    """
    if not text:
        return None

    # Try to find numbers after common answer keywords
    answer_patterns = [
        r'(?:equals|is|answer is|result is|=)\s*(-?\d+\.?\d*)',
        r'(?:answer|result|solution):\s*(-?\d+\.?\d*)',
    ]

    for pattern in answer_patterns:
        match = re.search(pattern, text, re.IGNORECASE)
        if match:
            try:
                return float(match.group(1))
            except ValueError:
                pass

    # Fallback: find all numbers and return the last one (likely the answer)
    pattern = r'-?\d+\.?\d*'
    matches = re.findall(pattern, text)

    if matches:
        try:
            return float(matches[-1])  # Return last number instead of first
        except ValueError:
            return None

    return None

# =========================================================================================
# SECTION 2: Helper function 2
# =========================================================================================
# TODO: UPDATE or REMOVE the helper function as per YOUR use case
# Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
# You MUST update them to match YOUR use case
def compute_reasoning_quality(response: str) -> float:
    """
    Compute reasoning quality score based on response characteristics.
    This is a simple heuristic - customize based on your needs.
    
    Args:
        response: The model's response text
        
    Returns:
        Quality score between 0.0 and 1.0
    """
    if not response:
        return 0.0

    score = 0.0

    # Check for reasoning indicators (customize these for your use case)
    reasoning_indicators = [
        'because', 'therefore', 'thus', 'since', 'so',
        'first', 'second', 'then', 'finally',
        'step', 'calculate', 'compute', 'equals'
    ]

    response_lower = response.lower()

    # Award points for reasoning indicators (max 0.55)
    indicator_count = sum(1 for indicator in reasoning_indicators if indicator in response_lower)
    score += min(indicator_count * 0.11, 0.55)

    # Award points for response length (indicates detailed reasoning, max 0.25)
    if len(response) > 30:
        score += 0.05
    if len(response) > 60:
        score += 0.1
    if len(response) > 120:
        score += 0.1

    # Award points for structured response (max 0.2)
    if '\n' in response or '.' in response:
        score += 0.2

    return min(score, 1.0)

# =========================================================================================
# SECTION 3: Sample reward function
# =========================================================================================
# TODO: UPDATE or REMOVE the reward function as per YOUR use case
# Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
# You MUST update them to match YOUR use case
def reward_function(sample: Dict[str, Any], index: int) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    """
    Args:
        sample: Dictionary containing messages and reference_answer
        index: Sample index in batch
    
    Returns:
        Dictionary with reward scores and metrics
    """
    # ========================================================================
    # SECTION 4: Parse input
    # ========================================================================
    # TODO: UPDATE logic to parse the input as per YOUR use case
    # Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
    # You MUST update them to match YOUR use case
    #
    # The evaluation framework sends each sample with these fields:
    #   model_response: str — the model's generated text
    #   query: str — the original prompt sent to the model
    #   response: str — ground truth from the dataset
    #   reference_answer: dict {"text": str} OR str — ground truth (type varies)
    #   id: str — unique sample identifier
    response = sample.get('model_response', '')
    question = sample.get('query', '')

    # reference_answer may be a dict or a plain string — handle both
    ref_answer = sample.get('reference_answer', '')
    if isinstance(ref_answer, dict):
        reference_answer = ref_answer.get('text', '') or sample.get('response', '')
    else:
        reference_answer = ref_answer or sample.get('response', '')

    # Extract numerical answers
    predicted = extract_number(response)
    expected = extract_number(reference_answer)

    # Compute metrics
    exact_match = 0.0
    answer_present = 0.0
    reasoning_quality = compute_reasoning_quality(response)

    if predicted is not None and expected is not None:
        exact_match = 1.0 if abs(predicted - expected) < 1e-6 else 0.0
        answer_present = 1.0

    # ========================================================================
    # SECTION 5: Compute reward scores
    # ========================================================================
    # TODO: UPDATE logic to compute aggregate score 
    # Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
    # You MUST update them to match YOUR use case
    # Aggregate reward computation
    aggregate_reward = 0.7 * exact_match + 0.3 * reasoning_quality

    # ========================================================================
    # SECTION 6: Form the metrics list
    # ========================================================================
    # TODO: UPDATE logic to compute metrics list
    # Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
    # You MUST update them to match YOUR use case
    metrics = [
        {
            'name': 'exact_match',
            'value': float(exact_match),
            'type': 'Reward'
        },
        {
            'name': 'answer_present',
            'value': float(answer_present),
            'type': 'Metric'
        },
        {
            'name': 'reasoning_quality',
            'value': float(reasoning_quality),
            'type': 'Metric'
        }
    ]

    # ========================================================================
    # SECTION 7: Return output
    # ========================================================================
    # TODO: UPDATE the return statement to return YOUR outout
    # UPDATE the key before creating the evaluator
    # Note the below lines of code are examples and will not work for your use case
    # You MUST update them to match YOUR use case

    return {
        'id': str(sample.get('id', f'sample-{index:03d}')),  # Use the id from the evaluation framework
        'aggregate_reward_score': float(aggregate_reward),
        'metrics_list': metrics
    }

def lambda_handler(event: Dict[str, Any], context: Any) -> Dict[str, Any]:
    """
    AWS Lambda Handler for reward function.
    The evaluation framework invokes this once per sample.
    Event is a list containing a single sample dict.
    """
    try:
        # The framework sends a list with one sample: [{...}]
        samples = event if isinstance(event, list) else [event]
        sample = samples[0]

        result = reward_function(sample, 0)

        # body MUST be a JSON string (not a parsed list).
        # The container rejects lists with:
        #   "Lambda response body must be a JSON string, got <class 'list'>"
        return {
            'statusCode': 200,
            'headers': {'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
            'body': json.dumps([result])
        }
    except Exception as e:
        return {
            'statusCode': 400,
            'body': json.dumps({"error": str(e)})
        }

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awslabs/agent-plugins · plugins/sagemaker-ai/skills/model-evaluation · commit fbefb37
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