huggingface-datasets

Name: huggingface-datasets
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Author: Hugging Face

Explore and retrieve metadata from Hugging Face datasets via the Dataset Viewer API.

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npx skills add https://github.com/huggingface/skills --skill huggingface-datasets-huggingface

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Skill: huggingface-datasets
Source: https://github.com/huggingface/skills/tree/main/skills/huggingface-datasets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huggingface/skills --skill huggingface-datasets-huggingface

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of efficiently exploring, paginating, searching, and retrieving metadata from Hugging Face datasets.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dataset Exploration: Validate, list subsets, and preview rows of datasets.
Pagination: Fetch subset/split metadata and paginate rows for detailed analysis.
Search and Filtering: Apply text search and filter rows based on custom predicates.
Parquet Retrieval: Obtain links to download Parquet files for data processing.
Size and Statistics: Get dataset size totals and column statistics.
Use Case: For data scientists and ML engineers looking to quickly assess and prepare datasets for model training or analysis.

Quick Start

Use the huggingface-datasets skill to fetch the first 100 rows of the 'huggingface/datasets:corpora/wikitext-103' dataset with the 'valid' split.

Frequently Asked Questions about huggingface-datasets

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I explore Hugging Face datasets and retrieve metadata?▼

You can explore Hugging Face datasets by validating datasets, listing subsets and splits, and previewing rows. This skill retrieves dataset metadata directly using the Hugging Face Dataset Viewer API for read-only operations like pagination and text search.

Can I search and filter rows in Hugging Face datasets?▼

Yes, you can search and filter Hugging Face datasets by applying text search and filtering rows based on custom predicates. The Dataset Viewer API supports these read-only operations to help you find specific data points efficiently.

How do I get Parquet file URLs for Hugging Face datasets?▼

To get Parquet file URLs for Hugging Face datasets, use the Parquet retrieval feature. This skill fetches direct links to download Parquet files, enabling you to process dataset files locally or in downstream data pipelines.

Does this tool provide dataset size totals and column statistics?▼

Yes, this tool provides dataset size totals and column statistics by accessing the Hugging Face Dataset Viewer API. You can retrieve overall dataset size metrics and specific column statistics to assess datasets before model training.

What are the limitations of using the Hugging Face Dataset Viewer API for data exploration?▼

The primary limitation is that it only supports read-only operations; you cannot modify, upload, or delete datasets. It is strictly designed for dataset validation, exploration, pagination, and metadata retrieval via the Hugging Face Dataset Viewer API.