scientific-visualization

Automate publication-ready scientific figure styling, layout, and export workflows.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill scientific-visualization-hayktarkhanyan
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Skill: scientific-visualization
Source: https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research/tree/main/.claude/skills/scientific-visualization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill scientific-visualization-hayktarkhanyan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires matplotlib, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating publication-ready figures that meet journal guidelines and accessibility standards can be time-consuming and error-prone without a structured workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates multi-panel figure layouts, publication-style typography, and colorblind-friendly palettes for scientific plots.
  • Provides journal presets (Nature, Science, Cell) and export utilities to produce vector (PDF/EPS/SVG) or high-DPI raster (TIFF/PNG) outputs with correct DPI.
  • Supports color palettes, typography, and layout best practices to improve readability, grayscale compatibility, and reuse across manuscripts.

Quick Start

Configure publication styles and export figures for your target journal in a single step.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-visualization

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

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How do I create publication-ready scientific figures for Nature or Cell journals?

To create publication-ready scientific figures for Nature or Cell, this skill applies journal-specific presets for multi-panel layouts, typography, and colorblind-safe palettes, then exports outputs at the correct DPI and vector or raster format.

Can I export matplotlib figures as high-DPI TIFF or vector PDF for journal submissions?

Yes, you can export matplotlib figures as high-DPI TIFF or vector PDF files. The skill manages the export workflow to generate raster and vector outputs that comply with journal submission requirements.

How do I set up multi-panel layouts with colorblind-friendly palettes in matplotlib?

You set up multi-panel layouts with colorblind-friendly palettes in matplotlib by applying the skill's styling scripts, which orchestrate panel arrangement and apply accessible color schemes for scientific plots.

Does this scientific visualization skill work without manual typography and DPI configuration?

Yes, it works without manual configuration by using built-in journal presets that automatically manage publication-style typography, accessibility standards, and export DPI for manuscript figures.

What is the best way to ensure my scientific plots meet grayscale compatibility and readability standards?

The best way to ensure scientific plots meet grayscale compatibility and readability standards is to apply the skill's built-in layout best practices and color palettes, which are designed to improve accessibility and reuse across manuscripts.

Do I need numpy installed to use the scientific-visualization publication styling skill?

Yes, you need numpy installed along with matplotlib, as both are required dependencies for running the scripts that automate the publication-style figure configuration and export workflow.