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evals

evals is an open-source ai agents project by strands-agents (strands-agents/evals on GitHub). It has 230 GitHub stars and 71 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 7 October 2026.

A complete evaluation toolkit for AI agents.

★ 230 stars⑂ 71 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

GitHub stars
230
Forks
71
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
7 October 2026
Category
AI Agents
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Define what you want

    Write down the job you will use the project for before touching any code.

  2. Clone the repository

    Download the source and read the README's setup section first.

  3. Install dependencies

    Run the install steps and add any required API keys or config.

  4. Run the quickstart

    Follow the example in the docs to confirm everything works.

// features

Why people love it

Agent evaluation

Measure agent quality systematically.

Comprehensive

Covers multiple evaluation dimensions.

LLM-app ready

Works for agents and LLM apps alike.

Strands ecosystem

From the Strands Agents team.

Python-native

Fits Python agent workflows.

Apache-2.0

Permissive licensing.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/strands-agents/evals.git
    cd evals
  2. Step 2 — Install

    Set up a virtual environment and install dependencies.

    python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 — Run an evaluation

    Execute a first eval per the README.

    # see README for the eval runners
// use cases

What you can build

  • Evaluate a Strands agent before launch.
  • Track agent quality across iterations.
  • Compare agent configurations objectively.
  • Build eval-driven agent development.
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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains evals?

It is maintained by the Strands Agents team at strands-agents/evals, with 71 forks.

Is evals free to use?

Yes. It is released under the Apache-2.0 license, which permits commercial use, modification, and redistribution. Read the LICENSE file for the exact terms.

Do I need a paid API to use it?

The framework is free; evaluations consume model calls through your own keys.

How does it compare to DeepEval?

Compare on metrics, workflow, and how tightly each fits your agent stack.

How do I get started?

Follow the README to run a first evaluation against your agent.

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