exploratory-data-analysis

Detect file types, extract metadata, and generate markdown EDA reports for scientific data.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill exploratory-data-analysis-scimate-ai
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Skill: exploratory-data-analysis
Source: https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/claude-scientific-skills/skills/exploratory-data-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill exploratory-data-analysis-scimate-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires biopython, numpy, pandas, h5py, pillow, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates comprehensive exploratory data analysis (EDA) and markdown report generation for scientific data files across 200+ formats, enabling rapid understanding of structure, quality, and potential next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic file type detection and format-specific metadata extraction for chemistry, genomics, imaging, spectroscopy, and general scientific data.
  • Data quality assessment, statistical summaries, and visualization recommendations to guide downstream analysis.
  • Markdown report generation with actionable insights and a reproducible structure for documentation and sharing.
  • Use Case: Provide a data file (e.g., data.csv, reads.fastq, image.tif) and receive a detailed, publication-ready report detailing structure, QC metrics, and recommended analyses.

Quick Start

Provide a data file to generate a detailed Markdown EDA report.

Frequently Asked Questions about exploratory-data-analysis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate an EDA report for scientific data files?

To generate an EDA report for scientific data, provide a data file like CSV, FASTQ, or TIFF. The system identifies the file type, extracts format-specific metadata, assesses data quality, and outputs a structured markdown report with statistical summaries and recommended next steps.

Can I extract metadata from genomics and imaging files automatically?

Yes, you can extract metadata automatically from genomics and imaging files. The pipeline detects diverse scientific formats across chemistry, spectroscopy, and imaging, pulling format-specific metadata and generating quality assessments without requiring manual format specification.

Does exploratory data analysis work with HDF5 and FASTQ formats?

Exploratory data analysis works with HDF5 and FASTQ formats, alongside over 200 other scientific data types. It leverages dependencies like biopython and h5py to parse complex structures, extract metadata, and produce markdown summaries for rapid quality assessment.

What is the best way to assess data quality in scientific datasets?

The best way to assess data quality in scientific datasets is to run an automated EDA pipeline that evaluates structural integrity and computes statistical summaries. It identifies quality control metrics and generates a markdown report detailing potential issues and actionable insights.

How do I get publication-ready summaries from raw scientific data?

You get publication-ready summaries from raw scientific data by inputting the file into the EDA pipeline. It processes the data, extracts relevant metadata, and generates a reproducible markdown report containing structured insights, QC metrics, and downstream analysis recommendations.