scientific-figures

Generate and review publication-quality scientific figures with caption alignment checks.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill scientific-figures-shandley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: scientific-figures
Source: https://github.com/shandley/prose-check/tree/main/.claude/skills/scientific-figures
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill scientific-figures-shandley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires google-genai, Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers and editors generate and review publication-ready scientific figures that accurately reflect manuscript claims and support effective communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gemini-powered generation of publication-quality figures with a science-focused style preset.
  • Automated figure review against publication standards using built-in criteria and caption alignment checks.
  • Mode-based workflow: Generate, Review, and Align figures to ensure exact caption references and manuscript consistency.
  • Supports multi-panel figures and layout guidance; can compose panels using Python Pillow when needed.

Quick Start

Describe your figure concept in detail and run the generate workflow to produce a publication-ready image.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-figures

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate publication-ready scientific figures for a manuscript?

To generate publication-ready scientific figures, describe your figure concept in detail and run the generate workflow to produce a science-focused image that aligns with your manuscript claims. This process applies to conceptual diagrams and workflow illustrations.

Can I review existing scientific figures against publication standards?

You can review existing scientific figures against publication standards using built-in criteria and caption alignment checks. This review mode ensures your figures accurately reflect manuscript claims and supports effective research communication.

How do I align figure captions with manuscript content?

You align figure captions with manuscript content by running the align workflow mode, which checks exact caption references and ensures manuscript consistency. This enforces a plan-then-generate workflow for non-iterative revisions.

Does this scientific figure generator support multi-panel layouts?

This scientific figure generator supports multi-panel figures and layout guidance. It can compose panels using Python Pillow when needed to create complex publication-quality illustrations for research papers and submission contexts.

What is the best way to create conceptual diagrams for research papers?

The best way to create conceptual diagrams for research papers is using a Gemini-powered generation workflow with a science-focused style preset. This approach enforces a plan-then-generate workflow to ensure publication-quality output.

Do I need Python Pillow to compose multi-panel scientific figures?

You need Python Pillow when composing multi-panel scientific figures that require custom layout guidance. The generation workflow uses this dependency alongside Google GenAI to produce and assemble publication-ready images.