paper-figure-skill

Generates or edits images via Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image models and renders scientific figures from data.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whwangovo/paper-figure-skill --skill paper-figure-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: paper-figure-skill
Source: https://github.com/whwangovo/paper-figure-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whwangovo/paper-figure-skill --skill paper-figure-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gemini, openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of publication-quality CS paper figures using Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image APIs, saving time and effort on manual image creation and editing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual Backend Support: Generate figures using either Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image APIs.
  • CS Paper Figure Templates: Pre-defined templates for various types of CS paper figures like method overview, pipeline, architecture, etc.
  • Venue-Aware Prompt Styling: Customizable prompts based on specific computer science conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, etc.
  • CS Prompt Builder: Local prompt generation without API calls.
  • Image and Plot Modes: Generate both static images and interactive plots from data.
  • Use Case: Generate a method overview figure for a CS paper with a NeurIPS venue style.

Quick Start

Use the paper-figure-skill to generate a CS paper figure with a NeurIPS venue style, for a method overview, using the following prompt: "A two-stage pipeline where the encoder extracts features and the decoder produces predictions."

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-figure-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate publication-quality CS paper figures automatically?

To generate publication-quality CS paper figures automatically, you can use this Skill to render method overviews, pipelines, or architecture diagrams via Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image APIs, applying venue-aware prompt styling for conferences like NeurIPS.

Can I create exact bar, trend, heatmap, or scatter plots from data?

Yes, you can create exact bar, trend, heatmap, and scatter plots from data. The Skill operates in image and plot modes, allowing it to render publication-style scientific plots directly from your provided datasets.

Does the tool support image-to-image editing and multi-image reference workflows?

The tool supports image-to-image editing and multi-image reference workflows. It uses Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image backends to edit existing images or generate new publication-style figures using multiple reference images.

What is the best way to style scientific figures for specific computer science conferences?

The best way to style scientific figures for specific computer science conferences is using venue-aware prompt styling. The Skill applies pre-defined templates tailored to venues like NeurIPS and ICML to match target publication standards.

Do I need Gemini or OpenAI API keys to render publication-style scientific figures?

Yes, you need either Gemini or OpenAI API keys to run image generation and editing tasks. However, the built-in CS Prompt Builder can generate local prompts for your paper figures without requiring any API calls.