ix-signal

Analyze and transform signals using FFT, filtering, wavelets, and Kalman filters.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/GuitarAlchemist/ix --skill ix-signal
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Skill: ix-signal
Source: https://github.com/GuitarAlchemist/ix/tree/main/.claude/skills/ix-signal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GuitarAlchemist/ix --skill ix-signal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines signal processing tasks, allowing users to efficiently analyze and transform time-domain and frequency-domain signals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • FFT/IFFT: Decompose and reconstruct signals in the frequency domain.
  • Filtering: Apply low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass filters for signal smoothing and noise reduction.
  • Wavelets: Perform Haar wavelet transforms for multi-resolution analysis.
  • Kalman Filter: Estimate states in noisy dynamic systems.
  • Spectral Analysis: Analyze power spectral density and spectrograms.
  • Windows: Utilize Hamming, Hanning, and Blackman windows to reduce spectral leakage.
  • Convolution/Correlation: Compute cross-correlation and autocorrelation.
  • DCT: Apply discrete cosine transform for compression and feature extraction.
  • Use Case: A user can apply this Skill to analyze the frequency components of an audio signal or to filter out noise from sensor data.

Quick Start

Use the ix-signal skill to apply a Kalman filter to your time series data to estimate the system state.

Frequently Asked Questions about ix-signal

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

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How do I apply a Kalman filter to time series data for state estimation?

To apply a Kalman filter to time series data, use the skill to estimate the underlying state of a noisy dynamic system. It processes your sequential observations to smooth out measurement noise and predict the true trajectory.

What is the best way to reduce noise in sensor data using frequency-domain filtering?

Frequency-domain filtering reduces sensor data noise by applying low-pass, high-pass, or band-pass filters. This process isolates relevant frequency components and attenuates unwanted background interference from your raw signals.

Can I use FFT and spectral analysis for audio signal processing?

FFT and spectral analysis are fully supported for audio signal processing. You can decompose audio into frequency components, compute power spectral density, and generate spectrograms to visualize the audio frequencies.

How do Haar wavelet transforms work for multi-resolution signal analysis?

Haar wavelet transforms perform multi-resolution signal analysis by decomposing time-domain data into shifted and scaled versions of a basic step function. This allows you to analyze both the frequency and location of signal changes simultaneously.

Why do I need Hamming or Hanning windows when performing FFT operations?

You need Hamming, Hanning, or Blackman windows during FFT operations to reduce spectral leakage. Applying these window functions before transformation minimizes edge discontinuities, resulting in more accurate frequency domain representations.

Does this signal processing approach support cross-correlation and DCT?

This signal processing approach supports both cross-correlation and DCT. You can compute cross-correlation to measure signal similarity and apply discrete cosine transforms for data compression and feature extraction.