shap-explainer

Explain machine learning model predictions and feature importance using SHAP values.

2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance --skill shap-explainer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: shap-explainer
Source: https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance/tree/main/skills/shap-explainer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance --skill shap-explainer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for transparency and interpretability in machine learning models by explaining their predictions using SHAP values.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local Feature Importance: Understand which features influenced a specific prediction.
  • Global Feature Importance: Identify the most influential features across the entire dataset.
  • Dependency Plots: Visualize the relationship between a feature and the model's output.
  • Use Case: A financial institution uses a model to predict loan default risk. This Skill can explain why a particular applicant was flagged as high-risk by highlighting the key factors (e.g., credit score, debt-to-income ratio) that contributed to that decision, aiding in regulatory compliance and customer communication.

Quick Start

Use the shap-explainer skill to explain the prediction for the provided data point.

Frequently Asked Questions about shap-explainer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I explain machine learning model predictions for regulatory compliance?

Explain machine learning model predictions for regulatory compliance by calculating SHAP values to quantify local and global feature importance, satisfying transparency requirements like the EU AI Act's Article 13.

What is the best way to visualize feature importance across an entire dataset?

Visualize feature importance across an entire dataset by generating global interpretability plots and dependency plots using SHAP values, which highlight the most influential features and their relationships to the model output.

Can I identify which features influenced a specific loan default risk prediction?

Identify which features influenced a specific loan default risk prediction by applying local interpretability with SHAP values, highlighting key factors like credit score or debt-to-income ratio for that individual decision.

Do I need a trained machine learning model to generate SHAP values for interpretation?

You need a trained machine learning model and a specific data point to generate SHAP values for interpretation, as the analysis relies on evaluating how features impact the model's actual output.

Does this approach support both local and global interpretability for AI models?

This approach supports both local and global interpretability for AI models by leveraging SHAP values to explain individual predictions and identify overarching feature importance across the full dataset.

What are the limitations of using SHAP values for model interpretation?

A limitation of using SHAP values for model interpretation is that it requires integrating with third-party SHAP libraries to perform detailed analysis, adding a dependency to the workflow.