shap

Compute SHAP values and generate SHAP plots for model predictions.

Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill shap-robotlearning123
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robotlearning123/claude-scientific-skills --skill shap-robotlearning123

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 empowers users to understand and interpret machine learning model predictions through SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations), aiding in debugging, validation, and improving model fairness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Model Interpretation: Compute SHAP values for any model type to understand feature contributions.
  • Visualizations: Generate SHAP plots for insightful model interpretation, including beeswarm, bar, waterfall, force, and heatmap plots.
  • Debugging and Validation: Analyze model behavior and validate its predictions with SHAP values.
  • Fairness Analysis: Detect and analyze model bias across demographic groups.
  • Use Case: When developing a model that makes critical healthcare decisions, use SHAP to ensure it's fair and unbiased, providing clear explanations for its predictions.

Quick Start

Run the 'shap' skill with your model and dataset to generate SHAP values and visualizations.

Frequently Asked Questions about shap

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

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

Model interpretation using SHAP values calculates feature contributions to individual predictions, revealing how each variable impacts the output for debugging and validation. This provides detailed insights into model behavior and feature importance across any model type.

Does SHAP support feature importance analysis for deep learning and tree-based models?

SHAP supports feature importance analysis for tree-based models, deep learning, linear models, and black-box models. It computes SHapley Additive exPlanations across all model types to provide consistent feature contribution measurements.

How do I generate SHAP visualizations like beeswarm and waterfall plots for model debugging?

SHAP visualizations generate beeswarm, bar, waterfall, force, and heatmap plots by computing SHAP values from your model and dataset. These visualizations provide insightful graphical representations for model interpretation and debugging.

Can I use SHAP for fairness analysis to detect model bias across demographic groups?

SHAP fairness analysis detects and analyzes model bias across demographic groups by evaluating feature contributions for different populations. This ensures critical prediction models remain fair, unbiased, and clearly explainable.

Do I need the shap library installed to calculate feature importance for my black-box model?

The shap library is required to calculate feature importance and generate visualizations for your black-box model. This dependency handles all SHAP value computations and generates the corresponding interpretability plots.

What is the best way to explain black-box model predictions for healthcare decision validation?

Explaining black-box model predictions for healthcare validation uses SHAP to ensure fairness and provide clear explanations for critical decisions. It analyzes model behavior and validates predictions by computing detailed feature interactions and contributions.