shap

Explain model predictions with SHAP values and visualizations.

1|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill shap-scimate-ai
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Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/claude-scientific-skills/skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SciMate-AI/scicli --skill shap-scimate-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP provides a principled approach to attribute a model's prediction to its input features, enabling both global and local explanations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Global feature importance via SHAP summary plots to understand overall model behavior.
  • Local explanations for individual predictions with detailed attributions and visualizations.
  • Analyze feature interactions and model fairness, debugging model behavior, and comparing models.

Quick Start

Run a SHAP explanation on your trained model by selecting an appropriate explainer (TreeExplainer for tree models, DeepExplainer for neural networks, etc.) and compute SHAP values for your dataset.

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 model predictions using SHAP values?

To explain model predictions using SHAP values, you select an appropriate explainer class like TreeExplainer or DeepExplainer for your model type, then compute SHAP values for your dataset to generate numerical attributions and visualizations for local and global feature importance.

What is the difference between global feature importance and local explanations in SHAP?

Global feature importance in SHAP uses summary plots to show overall model behavior across a dataset, while local explanations provide detailed feature attributions for individual predictions to understand specific model outputs.

Does SHAP work with both tree-based models and deep learning neural networks?

Yes, SHAP works with both tree-based models and deep learning neural networks by providing specific explainer classes, namely TreeExplainer for tree models and DeepExplainer for neural networks, to compute accurate feature attributions.

How do I analyze feature interactions in structured data using SHAP?

You analyze feature interactions in structured data using SHAP by computing SHAP values with an appropriate explainer like KernelExplainer or LinearExplainer, which reveals interaction effects and helps debug model behavior and fairness.

When should I use KernelExplainer instead of TreeExplainer for model explanation?

You should use KernelExplainer instead of TreeExplainer when explaining non-tree models or complex structured data where specific explainers do not apply, as it provides model-agnostic feature attribution using SHAP values.