shap

Compute SHAP values and visualizations for tree, deep, and linear models.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ManfronEnrico/thesis-manifold --skill shap-manfronenrico
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/ManfronEnrico/thesis-manifold/tree/main/.claude/skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ManfronEnrico/thesis-manifold --skill shap-manfronenrico

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP provides principled, local- and global-level explanations for any ML model, helping you understand why predictions occur and which features drive outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Supports tree-based, deep learning, and linear models with TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, LinearExplainer, KernelExplainer
  • Generates SHAP values, interaction effects, and a variety of plots (waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, heatmap)
  • Useful for debugging, fairness analysis, model monitoring, and communicating decisions to stakeholders.

Quick Start

Explain a trained model’s predictions by selecting the right SHAP explainer and generating feature attributions and visuals.

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 SHAP values?

To explain predictions using SHAP values, apply the appropriate explainer to a trained model with a background dataset to generate local and global feature attributions. The Skill supports TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, LinearExplainer, and KernelExplainer.

What visualizations can I generate for feature attribution analysis?

Feature attribution analysis visualizations include waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, and heatmap plots. These visuals help communicate feature importance and interaction effects to stakeholders for debugging and fairness analysis.

Does SHAP explainers work with tree-based, deep learning, and linear models?

SHAP explainers work with tree-based, deep learning, and linear models by applying TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, LinearExplainer, or KernelExplainer respectively. Each requires a trained model and a background dataset to compute feature attributions.

When do I need SHAP for model interpretability versus other explanation methods?

You need SHAP for model interpretability when you require principled, local- and global-level explanations for any machine learning model. It provides unified feature attribution to understand why predictions occur and which features drive outcomes.

What do I need to compute SHAP explanations for my trained model?

To compute SHAP explanations, you need a trained model, a background dataset, and an appropriate explainer such as TreeExplainer or KernelExplainer. These inputs produce SHAP values and visualizations for both global and local interpretations.