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NFL data via ESPN public endpoints plus an nflverse backend for schedules, weekly rosters, play-by-play, and normalized player/team stat tables. Zero config, no API keys.
Passed 21 of 21 test cases with the skill, and 4 of 21 without it.
and 24 more in the full report
17 fixed4 passed either way0 still failing0 broke2 errored
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
This benchmark measured an earlier version of the skill.
A newer attempt on gemini-3.6-flash on 10/14/2026 did not produce a publishable comparison (not comparable). The snapshot above is the previously measured run.
One of 17 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
When analyzing schedule data from nflverse, which field represents the betting total over/under line versus the actual combined score?
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Identifies total_line as the betting total over/under market line | Passed | Passed |
| Identifies total as the actual combined points scored | Missed | Passed |
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
Before writing queries, consult references/api-reference.md for endpoints, ID conventions, and data shapes.
Before first use, check if the CLI is available:
which sports-skills || pip install sports-skills
If pip install fails (package not found or Python version error), install from GitHub:
pip install git+https://github.com/machina-sports/sports-skills.git
The package requires Python 3.10+. If your default Python is older, use a specific version:
python3 --version # check version
# If < 3.10, try: python3.12 -m pip install sports-skills
# On macOS with Homebrew: /opt/homebrew/bin/python3.12 -m pip install sports-skills
No API keys required.
For nflverse-backed commands (get_nflverse_*), install the NFL extra:
pip install sports-skills[nfl]
On Python 3.10+ this installs nflreadpy (the preferred backend) plus pyarrow, which is needed for most nflverse data beyond schedules. On Python 3.9 it installs nfl-data-py instead, since nflreadpy requires 3.10+.
The nfl-data-py backend is a reduced fallback: it cannot serve get_nflverse_team_stats, which returns an explanatory error there. Use Python 3.10+ for full nflverse coverage.
Prefer the CLI — it avoids Python import path issues:
sports-skills nfl get_scoreboard
sports-skills nfl get_standings --season=2025
sports-skills nfl get_teams
Python SDK (alternative):
test cases passed, vs 4 / 21 without
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