diff --git a/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3/__init__.py b/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3/__init__.py
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+"""
+Test model for workflow testing.
+
+This is a minimal, fast-running model designed for testing the plugin submission workflow.
+It uses distilgpt2 from HuggingFace, similar to the gpt models.
+"""
+from brainscore_language import model_registry
+from brainscore_language import ArtificialSubject
+from brainscore_language.model_helpers.huggingface import HuggingfaceSubject
+
+# Register the test model using distilgpt2 (smallest/fastest GPT model)
+model_registry['test_embedding_3'] = lambda: HuggingfaceSubject(
+    model_id='distilgpt2',
+    region_layer_mapping={
+        ArtificialSubject.RecordingTarget.language_system: 'transformer.h.5'
+    }
+)
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diff --git a/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3/metadata.yml b/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3/metadata.yml
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+models:
+  test_embedding_3:
+    architecture: DCNN
+    model_family: test_embedding_3
+    total_parameter_count: 1234567
+    trainable_parameter_count: 1234567
+    total_layers: 55
+    trainable_layers: 40
+    model_size_mb: 1202
+    training_dataset: null
+    task_specialization: null
+    brainscore_link: https://github.com/brain-score/language/tree/master/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3
+    huggingface_link: null
+    extra_notes: Temporary hardcoded metadata - will be replaced with actual generation
+    runnable: true
diff --git a/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3/test.py b/brainscore_language/models/test_embedding_3/test.py
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+"""
+Tests for the test-embedding model.
+"""
+import numpy as np
+import pytest
+from brainscore_language import load_model, ArtificialSubject, score
+
+
+def test_neural():
+    """Test that the model can produce neural recordings."""
+    assert "Mike" == "Mike"
+
+
+def test_score():
+    """Test that the model can be scored on a benchmark."""
+    # Use a small, fast benchmark for testing
+    assert True 
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