# eval

Evaluates a plugin or skill directory using static checks and an LLM judge. Spots anti-patterns and scores quality up to 100 points.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor · ★ 41823
- Author: Seth Hobson
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/plugin-eval/commands/eval.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/eval

## What it does

The command audits skill and plugin directories by running `plugin-eval` with `uv`. Passing `--depth quick` runs Layer 1 static analysis directly. It inspects directory layout and flags known anti-patterns immediately.

Standard depth adds a second layer through the `eval-judge` agent. The judge reads `SKILL.md` and reference documents to score trigger accuracy, orchestration fitness, and prompt clarity. Final scoring blends both layers across ten weighted dimensions. Without `uv` installed in your environment, static analysis will fail immediately.

The generated report lists dimension scores alongside detected anti-patterns. Scores of 60 earn a Bronze badge, while 90 or more unlocks Platinum. Anti-pattern penalties directly reduce the blended final total.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Plugin marketplace**
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
```
In the agent chat (not a shell):
```text
/plugin install plugin-eval@claude-code-workflows
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/eval.md` — Call it with /eval. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/eval.md` — Call it with /prompts:eval. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/eval.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/eval.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/plugin-eval/commands/eval.md

## When to use it
- Audit a skill directory for structural flaws and anti-patterns
- Benchmark prompt clarity and trigger precision using the `eval-judge` agent
- Calculate an objective 100-point score for a Claude Code plugin
- Inspect `SKILL.md` and reference materials before distribution

## Example prompts
- /eval ./skills/my-new-skill
- /eval ./plugins/linter --depth quick

## Source text · eval.md · MIT

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````text
---
description: Evaluate a plugin or skill for quality
argument-hint: <path> [--depth quick|standard]
---

Run the PluginEval quality evaluation on a plugin or skill directory.

## Usage

/eval <path> — evaluate at standard depth (static + LLM judge)
/eval <path> --depth quick — static analysis only (instant)

## Process

### Step 1: Run Static Analysis (Layer 1)

```bash
cd "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}"
uv run plugin-eval score {argument} --depth quick --output json
```

Parse the JSON output to get `composite.score`, `composite.dimensions`, and `layers[0].anti_patterns`.

### Step 2: LLM Judge (Layer 2) — if NOT --depth quick

Dispatch the `eval-judge` agent with the skill path:

> Evaluate the skill at: {resolved_path}
> Read the SKILL.md file and any references/ files, then score it on all 4 dimensions.
> Return your scores as JSON.

The judge returns scores for: triggering_accuracy, orchestration_fitness, output_quality, scope_calibration.

### Step 3: Compute Final Score

**If quick depth:** Report the Layer 1 results directly from the CLI output.

**If standard depth:** Blend Layer 1 and Layer 2 scores.

For each dimension, use these blend weights (Static:Judge):
- triggering_accuracy: 0.375:0.625
- orchestration_fitness: 0.125:0.875
- output_quality: 0.0:1.0 (judge only)
- scope_calibration: 0.353:0.647
- progressive_disclosure: 1.0:0.0 (static only)
- token_efficiency: 0.8:0.2
- robustness: 0.0:1.0 (judge only)
- structural_completeness: 0.9:0.1
- code_template_quality: 0.3:0.7
- ecosystem_coherence: 0.85:0.15

Dimension weights: triggering(0.25), orchestration(0.20), output(0.15), scope(0.12), disclosure(0.10), efficiency(0.06), robustness(0.05), structural(0.03), code_quality(0.02), coherence(0.02)

Final = sum(weight * blended_score) * 100 * anti_pattern_penalty

### Step 4: Present Results

```
## Overall Score: {score}/100 {badge}
## Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Score |
|-------|-------|
## Dimension Scores
| Dimension | Weight | Score | Grade |
|-----------|--------|-------|-------|
## Anti-Patterns Detected
## Recommendations
```

Badge thresholds: Platinum(90+), Gold(80+), Silver(70+), Bronze(60+)
````
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© Seth Hobson · MIT · https://github.com/wshobson/agents/tree/HEAD/plugins/plugin-eval/commands/eval.md

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