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scientific-visualization

Meta-skill for publication-ready figures. Use when creating journal submission figures requiring multi-panel layouts, significance annotations, error bars, colorblind-safe palettes, and specific journal formatting (Nature, Science, Cell). Orchestrates matplotlib/seaborn/plotly with publication styles. For quick exploration use seaborn or plotly directly.

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About scientific-visualization

The scientific-visualization skill is designed to aid researchers and scientists in creating publication-ready figures for their manuscripts. This skill addresses the common challenges faced when preparing visual content for journals, ensuring that figures meet the rigorous standards required by publications such as Nature, Science, and Cell. By automating the application of publication styles and formatting, this skill streamlines the process of transforming raw data into visually appealing and scientifically accurate representations, ultimately enhancing the clarity and impact of research findings.

FAQ

What types of figures can I create using this skill?

You can create multi-panel layouts, plots with error bars, significance annotations, and figures that are colorblind-friendly.

Is this skill compatible with other plotting libraries?

Yes, it orchestrates with matplotlib, seaborn, and plotly, allowing for flexibility in figure creation.

Are there specific formatting guidelines I need to follow?

Yes, the skill assists in adhering to publication guidelines for various journals, which include specific requirements for figure resolution and format.

What file formats can I export my figures to?

Figures can be exported in formats like PDF, EPS, and TIFF.

Can I use this skill for exploratory data visualization?

While this skill is tailored for publication-quality figures, for quick explorations, you can use seaborn or plotly directly.

Install scientific-visualization

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill