shap

Compute SHAP values to attribute feature contributions for any machine learning model.

15|2|Updated Dec 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rubensliv/k-dense-ai --skill shap-rubensliv
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Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/rubensliv/k-dense-ai/tree/main/scientific-skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rubensliv/k-dense-ai --skill shap-rubensliv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP provides principled, additive feature attributions to explain model predictions, enabling both local and global understanding of how inputs influence outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Compute SHAP values for any model type to quantify feature contributions.
  • Generate a variety of plots (waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, heatmap, force) for global and local explanations.
  • Analyze fairness, debug models, compare models, and prepare production explanations across ML pipelines.

Quick Start

Explain a model by computing SHAP values and generating global and local plots to reveal feature contributions.

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 for machine learning models is computed using SHAP values, which provide principled, additive explanations of how each input influences model outputs. This approach enables both global feature importance and local explanations for debugging and fairness analysis.

Can I compute SHAP values for deep learning and tree-based models?

Yes, SHAP values can be computed for deep learning and tree-based models using specialized explainers. The framework supports TreeExplainer for tree-based models, DeepExplainer for deep networks, LinearExplainer for linear models, and KernelExplainer for black-box predictors.

What plots can I generate to visualize model interpretation results?

Model interpretation results can be visualized using waterfall, beeswarm, bar, scatter, heatmap, and force plots. These visualizations reveal global feature importance and local explanations, showing precise feature contributions for individual predictions across machine learning pipelines.

Do I need background data to compute SHAP values for my model?

Yes, background data is required to compute SHAP values for your model. The background data serves as a reference distribution for calculating feature attributions, allowing the explainers to determine how individual features shift predictions away from the baseline expectation.

When should I use SHAP over other explainable AI methods for model debugging?

SHAP should be used for model debugging when you need principled, additive feature attributions that guarantee consistent local and global explanations. Its unified framework supports multiple model architectures and provides interaction values, making it ideal for fairness analysis and model comparison.

Does this Skill support analyzing feature interactions in machine learning models?

Yes, analyzing feature interactions in machine learning models is supported through SHAP interaction values. These values decompose predictions to show not only individual feature contributions but also how pairs of features jointly influence model outputs across different explainer types.