LLM Rankings Skill

LLM Rankings Skill

Comprehensive evaluation and ranking system for comparing language models across performance, cost, and technical dimensions.

Core Capabilities

This skill provides four main ranking methodologies:

1. Benchmark-Based Rankings - Objective comparisons using MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval scores
2. Task-Specific Rankings - Weighted recommendations for code generation, creative writing, reasoning, etc.
3. Cost-Effectiveness Rankings - Performance per dollar analysis
4. Real-World Performance - API reliability, documentation quality, ease of integration

Standard Workflows

Simple Comparison Request

When user asks "Which LLM is better for X?":

1. Load relevant benchmark data from references/​benchmarks.md
2. Filter models matching requirements
3. Calculate rankings with appropriate weighting
4. Present top 3-5 recommendations with justification
5. Include pricing information from references/​pricing.md

Detailed Analysis Request

When user asks for comprehensive comparison:

1. Load model specifications from references/​model-details.md
2. Generate side-by-side comparison table
3. Include benchmark scores across multiple tests
4. Calculate cost projections for expected usage
5. Provide deployment considerations

Best Model for Task Query

When user describes a specific use case:

1. Parse task requirements (performance needs, budget, technical constraints)
2. Map to capability dimensions
3. Load task-specific rankings from references/​use-cases.md
4. Return top 3 models with detailed reasoning
5. Include caveats and alternative suggestions

Reference Resources

Load these files as needed to inform recommendations:

• benchmarks.md - Comprehensive benchmark scores (MMLU, GSM8K, HumanEval, MMMU, etc.)
• model-details.md - Technical specifications, context windows, API details, capabilities
• use-cases.md - Task-specific recommendations organised by common use cases
• pricing.md - Current pricing across all providers, cost optimisation strategies

Output Formats

Quick Recommendation

Present concise recommendations with model name, key strength, pricing snapshot, and one-sentence justification.

Comparison Table

Use markdown tables comparing models across relevant dimensions (performance, context window, pricing, best use).

Detailed Analysis

Structure as:

1. Executive summary (2-3 sentences)
2. Top recommendations (ranked with justification)
3. Performance comparison (benchmark scores)
4. Cost analysis (usage projections)
5. Implementation considerations
6. Alternative options

Key Principles

1. Evidence-Based - Support all rankings with benchmark data or documented performance
2. Context-Aware - Consider user's specific requirements, budget, technical environment
3. Transparent - Explain weighting decisions and ranking criteria clearly
4. Current Information - Use web_search to verify latest releases, pricing changes, benchmark updates
5. Practical Focus - Prioritise real-world usage factors over pure benchmark scores
6. Balanced - Present strengths and weaknesses honestly for each model

Important Considerations

• Benchmark Limitations - Benchmarks don't perfectly reflect real-world performance
• Task Specificity - A model's ranking varies significantly by use case
• Pricing Volatility - API pricing changes frequently; verify for important decisions
• Access Availability - Some models have waitlists or geographic restrictions
• Trade-offs - Larger context windows often mean slower processing

Usage Notes

• Always verify current pricing and availability via web search for recent changes
• Consider user's deployment environment (API vs self-hosted)
• Account for additional costs (vision inputs, fine-tuning, enterprise features)
• Recommend testing on user's specific use case before committing
• Highlight when free tiers or trials are available

Model Coverage

Provides comprehensive coverage of:

• Anthropic: Claude Opus 4.1/​4, Sonnet 4.5/​4, Haiku 4
• OpenAI: GPT-4 Turbo, GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, o1-preview, o1-mini
• Google: Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.5 Flash
• Meta: Llama 3.1 (405B, 70B, 8B)
• Mistral: Large 2, Small
• DeepSeek: Coder V2
• Other providers as relevant to user queries