
ml-model-training
Train ML models with scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow. Use for classification/regression, neural networks, hyperparameter tuning, or encountering overfitting, underfitting, convergence issues.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --skill ml-model-training- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads ml-model-training automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
ML Model Training
Train machine learning models with proper data handling and evaluation.
Training Workflow
- Data Preparation → 2. Feature Engineering → 3. Model Selection → 4. Training → 5. Evaluation
Data Preparation
import pandas as pd
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.preprocessing import StandardScaler, LabelEncoder
# Load and clean data
df = pd.read_csv('data.csv')
df = df.dropna()
# Encode categorical variables
le = LabelEncoder()
df['category'] = le.fit_transform(df['category'])
# Split data (70/15/15)
X = df.drop('target', axis=1)
y = df['target']
X_train, X_temp, y_train, y_temp = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.3)
X_val, X_test, y_val, y_test = train_test_split(X_temp, y_temp, test_size=0.5)
# Scale features
scaler = StandardScaler()
X_train = scaler.fit_transform(X_train)
X_val = scaler.transform(X_val)
X_test = scaler.transform(X_test)
Scikit-learn Training
from sklearn.ensemble import RandomForestClassifier
from sklearn.metrics import classification_report, accuracy_score
model = RandomForestClassifier(n_estimators=100, random_state=42)
model.fit(X_train, y_train)
y_pred = model.predict(X_val)
print(classification_report(y_val, y_pred))
PyTorch Training
import torch
import torch.nn as nn
class Model(nn.Module):
def __init__(self, input_dim):
super().__init__()
self.layers = nn.Sequential(
nn.Linear(input_dim, 64),
nn.ReLU(),
nn.Dropout(0.3),
nn.Linear(64, 32),
nn.ReLU(),
nn.Linear(32, 1),
nn.Sigmoid()
)
def forward(self, x):
return self.layers(x)
model = Model(X_train.shape[1])
optimizer = torch.optim.Adam(model.parameters(), lr=0.001)
criterion = nn.BCELoss()
for epoch in range(100):
model.train()
optimizer.zero_grad()
output = model(X_train_tensor)
loss = criterion(output, y_train_tensor)
loss.backward()
optimizer.step()
Evaluation Metrics
| Task | Metrics |
|---|---|
| Classification | Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1, AUC-ROC |
| Regression | MSE, RMSE, MAE, R² |
Complete Framework Examples
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PyTorch: See references/pytorch-training.md for complete training with:
- Custom model classes with BatchNorm and Dropout
- Training/validation loops with early stopping
- Learning rate scheduling
- Model checkpointing
- Full evaluation with classification report
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TensorFlow/Keras: See references/tensorflow-keras.md for:
- Sequential model architecture
- Callbacks (EarlyStopping, ReduceLROnPlateau, ModelCheckpoint, TensorBoard)
- Training history visualization
- TFLite conversion for mobile deployment
- Custom training loops
Best Practices
Do:
- Use cross-validation for robust evaluation
- Track experiments with MLflow
- Save model checkpoints regularly
- Monitor for overfitting
- Document hyperparameters
- Use 70/15/15 train/val/test split
Don't:
- Train without a validation set
- Ignore class imbalance
- Skip feature scaling
- Use test set for hyperparameter tuning
- Forget to set random seeds
Known Issues Prevention
1. Data Leakage
Problem: Scaling or transforming data before splitting leads to test set information leaking into training.
Solution: Always split data first, then fit transformers only on training data:
# ✅ Correct: Fit on train, transform train/val/test
scaler = StandardScaler()
X_train = scaler.fit_transform(X_train)
X_val = scaler.transform(X_val) # Only transform
X_test = scaler.transform(X_test) # Only transform
# ❌ Wrong: Fitting on all data
X_all = scaler.fit_transform(X) # Leaks test info!
2. Class Imbalance Ignored
Problem: Training on imbalanced datasets (e.g., 95% class A, 5% class B) leads to models that predict only the majority class.
Solution: Use class weights or resampling:
from sklearn.utils.class_weight import compute_class_weight
# Compute class weights
class_weights = compute_class_weight('balanced', classes=np.unique(y_train), y=y_train)
model = RandomForestClassifier(class_weight='balanced')
# Or use SMOTE for oversampling minority class
from imblearn.over_sampling import SMOTE
smote = SMOTE()
X_resampled, y_resampled = smote.fit_resample(X_train, y_train)
3. Overfitting Due to No Regularization
Problem: Complex models memorize training data, perform poorly on validation/test sets.
Solution: Add regularization techniques:
# Dropout in PyTorch
nn.Dropout(0.3)
# L2 regularization in scikit-learn
RandomForestClassifier(max_depth=10, min_samples_split=20)
# Early stopping in Keras
from tensorflow.keras.callbacks import EarlyStopping
early_stop = EarlyStopping(monitor='val_loss', patience=10, restore_best_weights=True)
model.fit(X_train, y_train, validation_data=(X_val, y_val), callbacks=[early_stop])
4. Not Setting Random Seeds
Problem: Results are not reproducible across runs, making debugging and comparison impossible.
Solution: Set all random seeds:
import random
import numpy as np
import torch
random.seed(42)
np.random.seed(42)
torch.manual_seed(42)
if torch.cuda.is_available():
torch.cuda.manual_seed_all(42)
5. Using Test Set for Hyperparameter Tuning
Problem: Optimizing hyperparameters on test set leads to overfitting to test data.
Solution: Use validation set for tuning, test set only for final evaluation:
from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV
# ✅ Correct: Tune on train+val, evaluate on test
param_grid = {'n_estimators': [50, 100, 200], 'max_depth': [5, 10, 15]}
grid_search = GridSearchCV(RandomForestClassifier(), param_grid, cv=5)
grid_search.fit(X_train, y_train) # Cross-validation on training set
best_model = grid_search.best_estimator_
# Final evaluation on held-out test set
final_score = best_model.score(X_test, y_test)
When to Load References
Load reference files when you need:
- PyTorch implementation details: Load
references/pytorch-training.mdfor complete training loops with early stopping, learning rate scheduling, and checkpointing - TensorFlow/Keras patterns: Load
references/tensorflow-keras.mdfor callback usage, custom training loops, and mobile deployment with TFLite
FAQ
What does the ml-model-training skill do?
Train ML models with scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow. Use for classification/regression, neural networks, hyperparameter tuning, or encountering overfitting, underfitting, convergence issues.
How do I install ml-model-training?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/secondsky/claude-skills --skill ml-model-training in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/ml-model-training/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ml-model-training/ (project).
Which AI agents can use ml-model-training?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is ml-model-training safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains ml-model-training?
It is published by secondsky in secondsky/claude-skills. It has 462 recorded installs.
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