r-plotting-style

Standardize ggplot2 plotting conventions and base themes across R projects.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill r-plotting-style
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: r-plotting-style
Source: https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/r-plotting-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill r-plotting-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill defines a consistent set of ggplot2 plotting conventions and a base theme that teams can apply across R projects, reducing visual drift and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes a default theme using the classic base for all plots, with standardized typography, margins, and legend formatting.
  • Documents style preferences for grids, axes, labels, and color choices to ensure readability and uniformity across dashboards and reports.
  • Provides example code snippets and guidelines to keep plots visually consistent in multi-plot figures or publication-ready visuals.

Quick Start

Apply the r-plotting-style conventions to your next ggplot2 plot by using the base theme_classic and the provided styling guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about r-plotting-style

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

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How do I standardize ggplot2 themes across multiple R projects?

Standardize ggplot2 themes by applying a reusable base theme with consistent typography, margins, and legend formatting across all R projects. This enforces uniform visual styling, reducing visual drift and rework in analyses and reports.

What is the best way to keep ggplot2 aesthetics consistent in multi-plot figures?

Keeping ggplot2 aesthetics consistent in multi-plot figures requires documented style preferences for grids, axes, labels, and color choices. Example code snippets and guidelines ensure readability and uniformity across dashboards and publication-ready visuals.

How do I apply a default classic base theme to ggplot2 plots?

Apply a default classic base theme to ggplot2 plots by using theme_classic and the provided styling guidelines. This establishes standardized typography and legend formatting for quick adoption across R projects.

Does this ggplot2 styling approach work for publication-ready visual reports?

Yes, this ggplot2 styling approach works for publication-ready visual reports by documenting style preferences for grids, axes, and labels. It provides example code snippets to ensure plots remain visually consistent in publication-ready outputs.

Why does my ggplot2 visual styling drift between different analyses?

Your ggplot2 visual styling drifts between different analyses due to inconsistent plotting conventions. A standardized base theme with documented guidelines for typography, margins, and color choices enforces reusable rules to prevent visual drift.