figure-style

Enforce publication standards for scientific figure correctness and legibility.

288|34|Updated Jul 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PKU-YuanGroup/OpenAI4S --skill figure-style-pku-yuangroup
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Skill: figure-style
Source: https://github.com/PKU-YuanGroup/OpenAI4S/tree/main/skills/figure-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PKU-YuanGroup/OpenAI4S --skill figure-style-pku-yuangroup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides guidelines and tools to ensure that scientific figures are correct, legible, and internally consistent, adhering to publication standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Fidelity: Ensures that excluded data is not included in summaries and that claims are consistent with the data.
  • Label Economy: Minimizes the number of labels on a figure while maintaining clarity.
  • Color Threading: Consistently uses colors across a figure to refer to the same entities.
  • Chart Choice: Suggests appropriate chart types based on data shape.
  • Use Case: Before plotting any figures for a scientific paper, load this Skill to apply the defined rules and ensure the quality of the figures.

Quick Start

Load the figure-style skill before plotting any figures. Use the apply_figure_style() function to apply the publication-grade style.

Frequently Asked Questions about figure-style

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ensure scientific visualization correctness and data fidelity for publication?▼

To ensure scientific visualization correctness, apply predefined rules that verify data fidelity, confirming excluded data stays out of summaries and claims match the dataset. This guarantees figures meet strict publication standards.

What is label economy in data visualization and how does it improve chart legibility?▼

Label economy is a visualization principle that minimizes the number of labels on a figure while maintaining clarity. By reducing visual clutter, it significantly improves chart legibility and ensures the data remains the focal point.

How do I choose the appropriate chart type based on my data shape?▼

To choose the appropriate chart type, apply predefined chart choice rules that evaluate your data shape. This mechanism suggests optimal chart selections, ensuring your visualization accurately represents the underlying data structure.

How do I maintain color consistency across multiple scientific figures?▼

Maintain color consistency by applying color threading rules, which ensure specific colors consistently refer to the same entities across a figure. This enforces internal visual consistency for scientific publications.

Can I apply publication-grade figure styles automatically before plotting?▼

Yes, you can apply publication-grade figure styles automatically. Load the figure-style skill before plotting and use the apply_figure_style function to enforce data fidelity, label economy, and color consistency rules instantly.

Do I need any external dependencies to enforce publication standards on my figures?▼

No external dependencies are required to enforce publication standards. The skill operates independently using internal scripts to apply its predefined rules, ensuring strict adherence to scientific visualization guidelines without external setup.