Visual Search Array Generator

Generate validated visual search stimulus arrays with configurable display and trial parameters.

34|5|Updated Feb 28, 2026
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Skill: Visual Search Array Generator
Source: https://github.com/HaoxuanLiTHUAI/awesome_cognitive_and_neuroscience_skills/tree/main/skills/visual-search-array-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaoxuanLiTHUAI/awesome_cognitive_and_neuroscience_skills --skill visual-search-array-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires research-literacy, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Designing visual search experiments requires precisely constrained stimulus arrays to separate feature-based from conjunction search, while preventing crowding, eccentricity confounds, and unwanted variability in target-distractor similarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configurable display parameters: max eccentricity, item size, minimum spacing, and fixation constraints.
  • Set-size and trial-structure generation for feature, conjunction, and spatial-configuration searches.
  • Output includes machine-readable parameter specifications (references/array-generation-parameters.yaml) and ready-to-run stimuli configurations for experiments.

Quick Start

Generate a visual search stimulus array with specified set sizes, spacing, and target-distractor similarities for a feature or conjunction search task.

Frequently Asked Questions about Visual Search Array Generator

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

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How do I generate visual search stimulus arrays with controlled eccentricity and spacing for psychophysics experiments?

To generate visual search stimulus arrays, configure display bounds like max eccentricity, minimum spacing, and fixation distance to prevent crowding confounds. The tool outputs ready-to-run configurations and machine-readable parameter sheets for experiments.

What is the difference between feature and conjunction search stimulus generation?

Feature and conjunction search stimulus generation differs by target-distractor similarity constraints and spatial configuration requirements. The generator enforces specific trial structures, target-present versus absent ratios, and set-size variations to separate these search types accurately.

Can I randomize target-present and target-absent trial ratios across different set sizes?

Yes, you can randomize target-present and target-absent trial ratios across different set sizes. The generator controls trial structure by specifying trials per cell and target-distractor similarity, ensuring validated randomization across all psychophysics experiment trials.

Do I need research literacy to use this visual search stimulus generator?

Yes, research literacy is required as a dependency to use this visual search stimulus generator. Understanding psychophysics experiment design principles ensures you correctly interpret set size, eccentricity, and crowding constraints when configuring your stimulus arrays.

How do I prevent visual crowding and eccentricity confounds in my stimulus display?

Prevent visual crowding and eccentricity confounds by enforcing display bounds such as minimum spacing, max eccentricity, and distance from fixation. The generator validates these constraints automatically to ensure robust stimulus arrays for psychophysics research.

What output format does the visual search array generator produce for experiment software?

The visual search array generator produces ready-to-run stimulus configurations and a machine-readable parameter sheet in YAML format. This parameter specification file, located in references, enables direct integration with psychophysics experiment software pipelines.