fix: address self-evaluation review comments

- Clarify that agent-evaluator reads skills/agent-self-evaluation/SKILL.md directly
- Standardize on Conciseness terminology, including helper names
- Remove invalid Stop hook matcher and avoid unsupported command-expression matcher examples
- Add explicit hook-integration reference path in SKILL.md
- Add summary and self-check fields to evaluate.py output, template, and agent spec
- Refactor evaluate.py clarity and input parsing helpers
- Remove unused task parameter from check_completeness

Validation:
- python3 -m py_compile skills/agent-self-evaluation/scripts/evaluate.py
- evaluate.py high/low example smoke tests
- node scripts/ci/validate-agents.js
- node scripts/ci/validate-skills.js
- node scripts/ci/validate-hooks.js
- node scripts/ci/validate-no-personal-paths.js
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@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ You are a quality evaluator for AI agent output. Your job is to assess agent res
- Every score below 5 MUST cite specific evidence from the output
- Provide concrete, actionable improvement suggestions
- Maintain objectivity — evaluate the output, not the agent's effort or intent
- Load the `agent-self-evaluation` skill for the detailed scoring rubric
- Read `skills/agent-self-evaluation/SKILL.md` for the detailed scoring rubric. Example input is a standard ECC `SKILL.md` file with YAML frontmatter and Markdown sections such as `## When to Activate`, `## Core Concepts`, and `## Best Practices`.
- DO NOT re-perform the original task
- DO NOT suggest alternative approaches unless the current approach is factually wrong
@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ Use this exact format (matches `scripts/evaluate.py` output):
============================================================
AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
============================================================
Summary: Overall score X.X/5 across 5 quality axes.
Accuracy █████ 5/5
+ [Evidence: passing tests, verified claims]
@ -87,6 +88,8 @@ CRITICAL ISSUES (axes ≤ 2):
[Axis] Score N/5 — specific fix needed
(or "None" if no axis ≤ 2)
Self-check: Would the user agree with this assessment? [Yes/No + brief justification]
TOP IMPROVEMENTS:
1. [Highest impact fix]
2. [Second highest]
@ -96,7 +99,7 @@ VERDICT: [Deliver as-is / Fix N issues then deliver / Redo from scratch]
## Output Format
Always include the structured report above, matching the `scripts/evaluate.py` output format exactly. The report title is "AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT" (not "AGENT EVALUATION REPORT").
Always include the structured report above, matching the `scripts/evaluate.py` output format exactly. The report title is "AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT".
## Examples
@ -108,6 +111,7 @@ Task: Add retry logic to HTTP client. 3 retries, exponential backoff.
============================================================
AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
============================================================
Summary: Overall score X.X/5 across 5 quality axes.
Accuracy █████ 5/5
+ Tests passing
@ -138,6 +142,8 @@ AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
CRITICAL ISSUES (axes ≤ 2):
None
Self-check: Would the user agree with this assessment? Yes — the scores cite passing tests, grep verification, and the remaining gaps are minor.
TOP IMPROVEMENTS:
1. [Completeness] Add connection pool exhaustion to edge cases doc
2. [Conciseness] Consolidate verification commands into a single script
@ -153,6 +159,7 @@ Task: Same as above.
============================================================
AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
============================================================
Summary: Overall score X.X/5 across 5 quality axes.
Accuracy ██░░░ 2/5
+ Code block present
@ -188,6 +195,8 @@ CRITICAL ISSUES (axes ≤ 2):
[Accuracy] Score 2/5 — Wrong library. Use httpx.Retry, not urllib3.Retry.
[Actionability] Score 2/5 — No deliverable. Create a PR with test file.
Self-check: Would the user agree with this assessment? Yes — the report cites the wrong library, lack of tests, and missing deliverable.
TOP IMPROVEMENTS:
1. [Accuracy] Switch to httpx.Retry — grep the codebase first
2. [Actionability] Create a PR with src/api_client.py + tests

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@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ After completing a complex task, the agent pauses to rate its own output against
- After a debugging session that involved 3+ attempts
- After producing a design document, architecture decision, or written analysis
- When the user asks "how good was that?" or "rate yourself"
- At the end of any session Stop hook (if configured — see References)
- At the end of any session Stop hook (if configured — see `references/hook-integration.md`)
## Core Concepts

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@ -1,13 +1,12 @@
# Hook Integration for Session-Stop Self-Evaluation
Add this hook to `hooks/hooks.json` to automatically trigger self-evaluation at the end of every session:
Add this hook to `hooks/hooks.json` to remind the agent to self-evaluate at the end of every session:
```json
{
"hooks": {
"Stop": [
{
"matcher": "true",
"hooks": [
{
"type": "command",
@ -21,6 +20,8 @@ Add this hook to `hooks/hooks.json` to automatically trigger self-evaluation at
}
```
`Stop` events do not use a `matcher` field. Keep the hook object limited to `hooks` and metadata such as `description`.
## Integration with the Python Evaluator
The `scripts/evaluate.py` script can be used as a standalone tool:
@ -33,25 +34,27 @@ echo "Your agent response here" | python3 skills/agent-self-evaluation/scripts/e
python3 skills/agent-self-evaluation/scripts/evaluate.py --task task.txt --output response.txt
```
To integrate it into hooks, capture the last agent output to a file first, then run the evaluator:
To integrate it into hooks, capture the last agent output to a file first, then run the evaluator. For lightweight reminders after shell-based verification, use a simple supported matcher string:
```json
{
"PostToolUse": [
{
"matcher": "tool == \"Bash\" && tool_input.command matches \"(test|pytest|npm test|go test)\"",
"matcher": "Bash",
"hooks": [
{
"type": "command",
"command": "echo '[Self-Eval] Tests completed. Consider running agent-self-evaluation.'"
"command": "echo '[Self-Eval] If this command completed verification for a non-trivial task, consider running agent-self-evaluation.'"
}
],
"description": "Remind agent to self-evaluate after test runs"
"description": "Remind agent to self-evaluate after shell verification"
}
]
}
```
This avoids documenting unsupported command-expression matcher syntax. If your harness supports command-level matcher expressions, prefer a word-boundary regex such as `\b(pytest|npm test|go test)\b` rather than a broad `test` substring.
These hooks are opt-in. Add them to your local `hooks/hooks.json` if you want automated evaluation prompts.
## Manual Usage (Recommended)

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@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ def check_accuracy(text: str) -> AxisScore:
return result
def check_completeness(text: str, task: Optional[str] = None) -> AxisScore:
def check_completeness(text: str) -> AxisScore:
"""Check for requirement coverage, edge cases, error handling."""
evidence = []
score = 5
@ -125,13 +125,36 @@ def check_completeness(text: str, task: Optional[str] = None) -> AxisScore:
return result
def _check_jargon(text: str) -> tuple[int, list[str]]:
"""Return clarity deductions for unexplained domain jargon."""
jargon = [
(r"\b(idempotent|race condition|deadlock|thundering herd)\b", "concurrency"),
(r"\b(exponential backoff|circuit breaker|bulkhead)\b", "resilience"),
(r"\b(ACID|CAP|eventual consistency|linearizability)\b", "database theory"),
]
explanation_pattern = r"(?i)({domain}|means|refers to|i\.e\.|in other words)"
for pattern, domain in jargon:
has_term = re.search(pattern, text, re.IGNORECASE)
explains_term = re.search(explanation_pattern.format(domain=domain), text)
if has_term and not explains_term:
return 1, [f"- Domain term used without explanation ({domain})"]
return 0, []
def _check_summary(text: str) -> tuple[int, list[str]]:
"""Return clarity deduction when long output lacks an early summary."""
summary_terms = ["summary", "tldr", "overview", "in short"]
has_early_summary = any(term in text[:100].lower() for term in summary_terms)
if not has_early_summary and count_words(text) > 300:
return 1, ["- No summary/TLDR in first 100 words (text is 300+ words)"]
return 0, []
def check_clarity(text: str) -> AxisScore:
"""Check for structure, readability, jargon handling."""
evidence = []
score = 5
deductions = 0
# Positive signals
if re.search(r"^#{1,3}\s+", text, re.MULTILINE):
evidence.append("+ Uses headings for structure")
if re.search(r"```", text):
@ -139,33 +162,16 @@ def check_clarity(text: str) -> AxisScore:
if re.search(r"^\s*[-*]\s+", text, re.MULTILINE):
evidence.append("+ Uses bullet points")
# Negative signals
# Wall of text: long paragraph without breaks
paragraphs = [p for p in text.split("\n\n") if p.strip()]
for p in paragraphs:
if count_words(p) > 200:
for paragraph in [p for p in text.split("\n\n") if p.strip()]:
if count_words(paragraph) > 200:
deductions += 1
evidence.append("- Wall-of-text paragraph (>200 words without break)")
break
# Jargon without definition
jargon = [
(r"\b(idempotent|race condition|deadlock|thundering herd)\b", "concurrency"),
(r"\b(exponential backoff|circuit breaker|bulkhead)\b", "resilience"),
(r"\b(ACID|CAP|eventual consistency|linearizability)\b", "database theory"),
]
for pattern, domain in jargon:
if re.search(pattern, text, re.IGNORECASE):
if not re.search(rf"(?i)({domain}|means|refers to|i\.e\.|in other words)", text):
deductions += 1
evidence.append(f"- Domain term used without explanation ({domain})")
break
if not any(t in text[:100].lower() for t in ["summary", "tldr", "overview", "in short"]):
# No early summary — penalize only if text is long
if count_words(text) > 300:
deductions += 1
evidence.append("- No summary/TLDR in first 100 words (text is 300+ words)")
jargon_deductions, jargon_evidence = _check_jargon(text)
summary_deductions, summary_evidence = _check_summary(text)
deductions += jargon_deductions + summary_deductions
evidence.extend(jargon_evidence + summary_evidence)
if deductions >= 3:
score = 2
@ -173,6 +179,8 @@ def check_clarity(text: str) -> AxisScore:
score = 3
elif deductions == 1:
score = 4
else:
score = 5
if not evidence:
evidence.append("+ Well-structured with no clarity issues detected")
@ -227,7 +235,7 @@ def check_actionability(text: str) -> AxisScore:
return result
def check_concision(text: str, task: Optional[str] = None) -> AxisScore:
def check_conciseness(text: str, task: Optional[str] = None) -> AxisScore:
"""Check for redundancy, filler, information density."""
evidence = []
score = 5
@ -278,10 +286,10 @@ def evaluate(task: Optional[str], output: str) -> list[AxisScore]:
"""Run all 5 axis checks and return scored results."""
return [
check_accuracy(output),
check_completeness(output, task),
check_completeness(output),
check_clarity(output),
check_actionability(output),
check_concision(output, task),
check_conciseness(output, task),
]
@ -292,13 +300,13 @@ def format_report(scores: list[AxisScore]) -> str:
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append("AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT")
lines.append("=" * 60)
lines.append(f"Summary: Overall score {avg:.1f}/5 across 5 quality axes.")
lines.append("")
for s in scores:
bar = "" * s.score + "" * (5 - s.score)
lines.append(f" {s.name:<15} {bar} {s.score}/5")
for e in s.evidence:
lines.append(f" {e}")
lines.extend(f" {e}" for e in s.evidence)
if s.improvement:
lines.append(f"{s.improvement}")
lines.append("")
@ -316,6 +324,8 @@ def format_report(scores: list[AxisScore]) -> str:
lines.append(" None")
lines.append("")
lines.append("Self-check: Would the user agree with this assessment? [Yes/No + brief justification]")
lines.append("")
# Top improvements (axes scoring < 4, ranked by impact)
improvements = [(s, s.improvement) for s in scores if s.improvement and s.score < 4]
@ -344,6 +354,31 @@ def format_report(scores: list[AxisScore]) -> str:
return "\n".join(lines)
def _read_file_or_text(path: Optional[str], required: bool = False) -> Optional[str]:
"""Read a file path or return inline text when allowed."""
if path is None:
return None
try:
with open(path) as f:
return f.read()
except FileNotFoundError:
if required:
print(f"Error: output file '{path}' not found", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
return path
def _read_input(args: argparse.Namespace) -> tuple[Optional[str], str]:
"""Read task and output for interactive, file, or pipe mode."""
if args.interactive:
task = input("Task description: ").strip()
print("Paste agent output (Ctrl+D to finish):")
return task, sys.stdin.read()
if args.output:
return _read_file_or_text(args.task), _read_file_or_text(args.output, required=True) or ""
return _read_file_or_text(args.task), sys.stdin.read()
def main():
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Evaluate agent output against the 5-axis rubric"
@ -353,38 +388,7 @@ def main():
parser.add_argument("--interactive", action="store_true", help="Prompt for task and read output from stdin")
args = parser.parse_args()
task = None
output = None
if args.interactive:
task = input("Task description: ").strip()
print("Paste agent output (Ctrl+D to finish):")
output = sys.stdin.read()
elif args.task and args.output:
# Read task
try:
with open(args.task) as f:
task = f.read()
except FileNotFoundError:
task = args.task # Treat as inline text
# Read output
try:
with open(args.output) as f:
output = f.read()
except FileNotFoundError:
print(f"Error: output file '{args.output}' not found", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)
else:
# Pipe mode: read output from stdin
output = sys.stdin.read()
if args.task:
try:
with open(args.task) as f:
task = f.read()
except FileNotFoundError:
task = args.task
task, output = _read_input(args)
if not output:
print("Error: no output to evaluate", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)

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@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Copy this template and fill in after completing a task. The format matches `scri
============================================================
AGENT SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
============================================================
Summary: Overall score X.X/5 across 5 quality axes.
Accuracy █████ 5/5 or ███░░ 3/5
+ [Evidence: passing tests, verified claims]
@ -38,6 +39,8 @@ CRITICAL ISSUES (axes ≤ 2):
[Axis] Score N/5 — specific fix needed
(or "None" if no axis ≤ 2)
Self-check: Would the user agree with this assessment? [Yes/No + brief justification]
TOP IMPROVEMENTS:
1. [Highest impact fix]
2. [Second highest]