shap

Compute SHAP values and generate feature attribution visualizations for any model type.

Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill shap-galeep
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place/tree/main/plugins/sci-machine-learning/skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill shap-galeep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides model interpretability and explainability using SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations), helping users understand machine learning model predictions, compute feature importance, and create visualizations for debugging and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SHAP Values: Compute SHAP values for any model type, quantifying each feature's contribution to a prediction.
  • Visualizations: Generate SHAP plots (waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, force, heatmap) to visualize feature importance and model behavior.
  • Use Case: When you need to explain a model's prediction, understand feature importance, or debug a model's behavior, SHAP can provide valuable insights.

Quick Start

Compute SHAP values for the model's prediction on a single instance using the SHAP explainer.

explainer = shap.TreeExplainer(model)
shap_values = explainer.shap_values(X_test)

Frequently Asked Questions about shap

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I explain machine learning model predictions using SHAP values?

You explain model predictions by computing SHAP values to quantify each feature's contribution to a specific prediction, applying this technique to any model type for model interpretability and explainability.

What visualizations can I generate for feature importance and model debugging?

Feature importance visualizations include waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, force, and heatmap plots to visualize model behavior and debug predictions using SHAP values.

Does SHAP work with any machine learning model type?

Yes, SHAP applies to any model type to provide feature attribution and explain predictions, requiring the shap library for computation and visualization of feature contributions.

What's the best way to compute feature attribution for a single instance?

Compute feature attribution for a single instance by initializing a SHAP explainer like TreeExplainer with your model, then passing the instance to calculate its SHAP values.

When do I need SHAP for model interpretability?

You need SHAP for model interpretability when you want to understand feature importance, explain a model's prediction, or debug model behavior through feature contribution analysis.

What are the limitations of using SHAP for explainable AI?

SHAP requires the shap library for computation and visualization, focusing on quantifying feature contributions and generating plots, which may have computational costs depending on model complexity and dataset size.