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Scientific Visualization

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scientific-visualization

Publication-ready scientific figure design with matplotlib and seaborn. Use when creating journal submission figures with proper formatting, accessibility, and statistical annotations.

Overview

Publisheraiming-lab
RepositoryAutoResearchClaw
Skill namescientific-visualization
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Bundled files
Instructions only
LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by aiming-lab on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Scientific Visualization AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/aiming-lab/AutoResearchClaw.git /tmp/AutoResearchClaw
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/AutoResearchClaw/researchclaw/skills/builtin/experiment/scientific-visualization .claude/skills/scientific-visualization
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Scientific Visualization in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Scientific Visualization on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Scientific Visualization is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Scientific Visualization Best Practice

Figure Design Principles

  1. Every figure must have a clear, self-contained message
  2. Minimize chartjunk: remove gridlines, background shading, and 3D effects
  3. Use direct labeling instead of legends when possible
  4. Remove top and right spines for cleaner appearance
  5. Ensure all text is readable at final print size (minimum 6pt font)

Journal Figure Sizing

  1. Single column: 3.3-3.5 inches (85-89 mm) wide
  2. 1.5 column: 4.5-5.5 inches (114-140 mm) wide
  3. Double column / full width: 6.5-7.1 inches (165-180 mm) wide
  4. Resolution: 300 DPI minimum for raster; prefer vector formats (PDF, EPS, SVG)
  5. Check target journal author guidelines for exact specifications

Colorblind-Safe Design

  1. Use colorblind-friendly palettes: seaborn "colorblind", Okabe-Ito, viridis, cividis
  2. NEVER rely on color alone — combine with shape, pattern, or line style
  3. Avoid red-green combinations; prefer blue-orange or blue-yellow contrasts
  4. Test figures with a colorblind simulator before submission
  5. Ensure figures work in grayscale for print journals

Multi-Panel Layouts

  1. Label panels with uppercase letters: (A), (B), (C) in bold, top-left corner
  2. Use consistent axis scales across panels when comparing related data
  3. Share axes where appropriate to reduce redundancy
  4. Maintain consistent font sizes and line widths across all panels
  5. Use plt.subplots() with constrained_layout=True for automatic spacing

Statistical Annotations on Figures

  1. Show individual data points alongside summary statistics (box + strip plots)
  2. Always include error bars; specify type in caption (SEM, SD, 95% CI)
  3. Use significance brackets with stars: * p<.05, ** p<.01, *** p<.001
  4. Annotate effect sizes or key statistics directly on the figure when helpful
  5. Never use bar charts for small-n data — use dot plots or box plots instead

Export and Quality Checklist

  1. Save in vector format (PDF/SVG) for line art; TIFF/PNG for photographs
  2. Embed fonts or convert text to outlines for cross-platform consistency
  3. Verify axis labels include units in parentheses: "Time (s)", "Force (N)"
  4. Ensure figure caption fully explains all symbols, abbreviations, and panels
  5. Check that color-coded elements match between figure and caption

Frequently asked questions

What does the Scientific Visualization AI skill do?

Publication-ready scientific figure design with matplotlib and seaborn. Use when creating journal submission figures with proper formatting, accessibility, and statistical annotations.

Why use Scientific Visualization on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Scientific Visualization is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Scientific Visualization in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/aiming-lab/AutoResearchClaw/tree/main/researchclaw/skills/builtin/experiment/scientific-visualization. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Scientific Visualization?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Scientific Visualization?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Scientific Visualization with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Scientific Visualization AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by aiming-lab under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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