dwi-skill

Plan diffusion MRI preprocessing and metric extraction workflows across DICOM, NIfTI, and BIDS datasets.

78|3|Updated Mar 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CUHK-AIM-Group/NeuroClaw --skill dwi-skill
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Skill: dwi-skill
Source: https://github.com/CUHK-AIM-Group/NeuroClaw/tree/main/skills/dwi-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CUHK-AIM-Group/NeuroClaw --skill dwi-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

DWI preprocessing, diffusion metric extraction (FA/MD/AD/RD), ROI diffusion features, and tractography/connectome planning are orchestrated and delegated to specialized tool skills without implementing concrete algorithms in this skill.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plans end-to-end DWI pipelines, detailing input types, steps, outputs, and tool handoffs.
  • Enables ROI-statistics generation and connectome construction by delegating to qsiprep-tool, fsl-tool, MRtrix3 wrappers, and nilearn/nipype components.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to preprocess a multi-shell diffusion dataset and obtain FA maps and a tractography-based connectome by delegating steps to the appropriate tools.

Quick Start

Provide a diffusion MRI preprocessing plan and hand off tasks to specialized tool skills for execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about dwi-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan a diffusion MRI preprocessing workflow for multi-shell datasets?

To plan diffusion MRI preprocessing workflows for multi-shell datasets, you can define the input types, processing steps, and expected outputs, then delegate execution to specialized tools like qsiprep-tool and fsl-tool.

How do I extract FA and MD maps from raw DWI NIfTI files?

Extracting FA and MD maps from raw DWI NIfTI files involves planning a diffusion metric extraction workflow that delegates tensor calculations to specialized tools, saving the resulting maps under a structured output layout.

Can I use BIDS datasets to build a tractography-based connectome?

Yes, you can use BIDS datasets to build a tractography-based connectome by planning the connectome construction workflow and delegating the tractography steps to MRtrix3 wrappers and nilearn components.

Does this approach support DICOM inputs for ROI diffusion statistics?

Yes, this approach supports DICOM inputs for ROI diffusion statistics by applying the workflow across DICOM, NIfTI, and BIDS datasets and delegating ROI feature generation to the appropriate tool skills.

What is the best way to organize reproducible DWI pipeline outputs?

The best way to organize reproducible DWI pipeline outputs is to enforce explicit tool delegation and save all results under the structured dwi_output layout via claw-shell, ensuring reproducibility.

Do I need separate tools for preprocessing and connectome construction?

Yes, you need separate tools for preprocessing and connectome construction because this approach orchestrates the workflow by delegating concrete algorithm execution to tools like qsiprep-tool, fsl-tool, and MRtrix3 wrappers.