script-organization

Organize data science projects with numbered scripts and BUILD_INFO.txt provenance.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill script-organization
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Skill: script-organization
Source: https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/script-organization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MusserLab/lab-claude-skills --skill script-organization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Script organization in data science projects is often inconsistent, leading to onboarding friction, chaos in outputs, and fragile reproducibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Numbered script prefixes (01_, 02_, ...) reveal logical workflow order.
  • data/ and outs/ directory conventions separate inputs from outputs for traceability.
  • Build provenance via BUILD_INFO.txt in outs/ to capture commit and date for reproducibility.
  • Use Case: Starting a new project, apply these conventions to ensure predictable execution and easy sharing across teammates.

Quick Start

Create a project skeleton with a scripts/ directory containing numbered scripts (01_...) and corresponding data/ and outs/ directories, plus BUILD_INFO.txt artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about script-organization

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

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How do I structure data science scripts for reproducibility?

To structure data science scripts for reproducibility, enforce numbered prefixes like 01_ to reveal workflow order, and separate inputs in a data/ directory from outputs in an outs/ directory for full traceability.

What is the best way to organize data science project directories?

The best way to organize data science project directories is by creating a scripts/ folder for numbered analysis steps, a data/ folder for raw inputs, and an outs/ folder to isolate generated outputs.

How do I track build provenance in data science workflows?

You track build provenance in data science workflows by generating a BUILD_INFO.txt file inside each outs/ subfolder, which captures the commit hash and date to ensure trackable, reproducible executions.

Does script organization work for large data science codebases?

Yes, script organization works for large data science codebases because enforcing numbered scripts and directory conventions scales effectively, ensuring predictable execution and easy sharing across teams.

What do I need to set up before applying data science project conventions?

Before applying data science project conventions, you need to create a project skeleton with a scripts/ directory containing numbered scripts, alongside corresponding data/ and outs/ directories for inputs and outputs.