shap

Attribute model predictions to input features using SHAP values.

22|4|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills --skill shap-crazymsn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills/tree/main/academic-skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills --skill shap-crazymsn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP provides a principled framework to explain model predictions by attributing outputs to individual input features using Shapley values, enabling transparent decision-making and debugging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive guidance on selecting explainers (TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, KernelExplainer, LinearExplainer, GradientExplainer, PermutationExplainer)
  • Visualization and interpretation workflows (beeswarm, waterfall, scatter, heatmap, etc.)
  • Use cases across ML lifecycle: model validation, fairness analysis, production deployment, time series, and dashboard explanations.

Quick Start

Run an end-to-end explanation by loading a trained model, selecting a suitable explainer, computing SHAP values for a sample, and visualizing global feature importances with a beeswarm plot.

Frequently Asked Questions about shap

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

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How do I explain machine learning model predictions using feature attribution?

Feature attribution explains model predictions by assigning output contributions to input features using Shapley values. This framework enables transparent decision-making, model debugging, and fairness analysis across various black-box models.

Which explainer should I use for interpreting tree-based models versus deep learning models?

TreeExplainer is designed for tree-based models, while DeepExplainer and GradientExplainer target deep learning models. KernelExplainer and PermutationExplainer apply to black-box models, and LinearExplainer handles linear models.

What visualizations can I generate to interpret model feature importances?

Model feature importances can be visualized using beeswarm plots for global interpretation, waterfall plots for individual predictions, scatter plots, and heatmaps to understand feature attribution distributions across samples.

Do I need a background dataset to compute SHAP values for model interpretation?

A defined background dataset is required to compute SHAP values for model interpretation. It serves as the reference distribution for attributing output changes to input features across the selected explainer.

Can I use SHAP values for fairness analysis and model comparison?

SHAP values support fairness analysis and model comparison by quantifying feature attribution across different models. They reveal how input features influence predictions, helping identify bias and compare model behaviors.