math-function-plotter-plotly

Generate interactive Plotly.js function plots with hover tooltips and sliders.

90|12|Updated Nov 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dmccreary/claude-skills --skill math-function-plotter-plotly
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: math-function-plotter-plotly
Source: https://github.com/dmccreary/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/archived/math-function-plotter-plotly
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dmccreary/claude-skills --skill math-function-plotter-plotly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates interactive mathematical function plots using Plotly.js for iframe embedding in intelligent textbooks. It creates visualizations with hover tooltips, interactive sliders to move points along curves, and responsive design optimized for narrow layouts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive function plots: Plot y = f(x) with hover tooltips and a movable point.
  • Responsive embedding: Optimized for narrow textbook layouts and iframes.
  • Educational documentation: Includes comprehensive docs and metadata for teaching.

Quick Start

  • Copy the provided main.html, style.css, and script.js templates into a MicroSim folder.
  • Replace placeholders (function, domain, labels) and run in an iframe environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about math-function-plotter-plotly

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create interactive plots of mathematical functions for textbook embedding?

Interactive plots of mathematical functions can be generated using Plotly.js with configurable domain and range settings. This Skill produces standalone HTML packages with hover tooltips, draggable sliders, and responsive CSS optimized for narrow textbook layouts, ready for iframe embedding.

Can I use Plotly.js to visualize calculus and physics functions with interactive elements?

Yes. Plotly.js supports interactive function visualization for calculus, precalculus, physics, and engineering education. This approach includes live x-to-y visualization, movable points along curves, and hover tooltips for exploring function behavior.

What's the best way to embed mathematical function explorers in online textbooks?

Embed self-contained HTML packages built with Plotly.js and responsive CSS. This method provides iframe-embeddable function explorers with configurable parameters, comprehensive documentation, and metadata support for intelligent textbook integration.

Do I need to write custom JavaScript to plot mathematical functions interactively?

No. This Skill provides main.html, style.css, and script.js templates that handle Plotly.js visualization. Replace placeholders for function, domain, and labels, then deploy in an iframe environment without custom development.

How do I make function plots responsive for narrow textbook column layouts?

Responsive design for narrow layouts is built into this Skill's CSS and Plotly.js configuration. The templates automatically adapt plots to constrained widths while maintaining interactivity and readability for textbook embedding.