paper-figure-skill

Generates or edits images via Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image models and renders scientific figures from data.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whwangovo/paper-figure-skill --skill paper-figure-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: paper-figure-skill
Source: https://github.com/whwangovo/paper-figure-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whwangovo/paper-figure-skill --skill paper-figure-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gemini, openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the generation of publication-quality CS paper figures using Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image APIs, saving time and effort on manual image creation and editing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual Backend Support: Generate figures using either Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image APIs.
  • CS Paper Figure Templates: Pre-defined templates for various types of CS paper figures like method overview, pipeline, architecture, etc.
  • Venue-Aware Prompt Styling: Customizable prompts based on specific computer science conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, etc.
  • CS Prompt Builder: Local prompt generation without API calls.
  • Image and Plot Modes: Generate both static images and interactive plots from data.
  • Use Case: Generate a method overview figure for a CS paper with a NeurIPS venue style.

Quick Start

Use the paper-figure-skill to generate a CS paper figure with a NeurIPS venue style, for a method overview, using the following prompt: "A two-stage pipeline where the encoder extracts features and the decoder produces predictions."

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-figure-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate publication-quality CS paper figures automatically?▼

To generate publication-quality CS paper figures automatically, you can use this Skill to render method overviews, pipelines, or architecture diagrams via Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image APIs, applying venue-aware prompt styling for conferences like NeurIPS.

Can I create exact bar, trend, heatmap, or scatter plots from data?▼

Yes, you can create exact bar, trend, heatmap, and scatter plots from data. The Skill operates in image and plot modes, allowing it to render publication-style scientific plots directly from your provided datasets.

Does the tool support image-to-image editing and multi-image reference workflows?▼

The tool supports image-to-image editing and multi-image reference workflows. It uses Gemini or OpenAI GPT-Image backends to edit existing images or generate new publication-style figures using multiple reference images.

What is the best way to style scientific figures for specific computer science conferences?▼

The best way to style scientific figures for specific computer science conferences is using venue-aware prompt styling. The Skill applies pre-defined templates tailored to venues like NeurIPS and ICML to match target publication standards.

Do I need Gemini or OpenAI API keys to render publication-style scientific figures?▼

Yes, you need either Gemini or OpenAI API keys to run image generation and editing tasks. However, the built-in CS Prompt Builder can generate local prompts for your paper figures without requiring any API calls.