papersmart-figures

Generate and manage manuscript figures and tables from project data and journal requirements.

2|Updated Jun 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/windmewest/papersmart --skill papersmart-figures
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Skill: papersmart-figures
Source: https://github.com/windmewest/papersmart/tree/main/papersmart-figures
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/windmewest/papersmart --skill papersmart-figures

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you efficiently plan, create, revise, and manage figures and tables for scientific manuscripts, ensuring they are ready for journal submission.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Figure Planning: Strategically plan the design and content of figures.
  • Figure Creation: Generate and update figures using project data and journal requirements.
  • Figure Management: Maintain and update figure captions, annotations, and references.
  • Use Case: When you need to create a high-quality figure for a journal submission, use this Skill to design the figure, select the appropriate data, and generate the figure according to journal standards.

Quick Start

Generate a figure using the papersmart-figures skill for your project, based on the data in '01_draft/data_inventory.md'.

Frequently Asked Questions about papersmart-figures

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create scientific figures for journal submission from project data?

To create scientific figures for journal submission, you can plan design, generate visuals, and manage captions by processing your project data inventory alongside specific journal guidelines.

What is the best way to manage manuscript figures and tables during revision?

Managing manuscript figures during revision involves updating annotations, captions, and references based on project data and journal requirements to ensure your data presentation remains compliant.

Do I need journal guidelines to plan scientific visualization for a manuscript?

Yes, accessing relevant journal guidelines is required to plan scientific visualization, as these requirements dictate the standards for figure creation, annotations, and manuscript preparation.

Can I use this for manuscript preparation if my data presentation is complex?

Yes, you can use this for manuscript preparation with complex data presentation by strategically planning the design and content of figures to accurately map project data into journal-ready visuals.

Why does figure creation require a data inventory file?

Figure creation requires a data inventory file to systematically select and process the appropriate project data, ensuring the generated scientific visualization accurately reflects your research inputs.

Limitations of automated figure creation for scientific visualization?

Automated figure creation is limited by the quality of project data and the specificity of journal guidelines provided, requiring manual oversight to ensure annotations and references meet publication standards.