scientific-figures

Generate and review publication-quality scientific figures with caption alignment checks.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill scientific-figures-shandley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: scientific-figures
Source: https://github.com/shandley/prose-check/tree/main/.claude/skills/scientific-figures
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill scientific-figures-shandley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires google-genai, Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers and editors generate and review publication-ready scientific figures that accurately reflect manuscript claims and support effective communication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gemini-powered generation of publication-quality figures with a science-focused style preset.
  • Automated figure review against publication standards using built-in criteria and caption alignment checks.
  • Mode-based workflow: Generate, Review, and Align figures to ensure exact caption references and manuscript consistency.
  • Supports multi-panel figures and layout guidance; can compose panels using Python Pillow when needed.

Quick Start

Describe your figure concept in detail and run the generate workflow to produce a publication-ready image.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-figures

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate publication-ready scientific figures for a manuscript?▼

To generate publication-ready scientific figures, describe your figure concept in detail and run the generate workflow to produce a science-focused image that aligns with your manuscript claims. This process applies to conceptual diagrams and workflow illustrations.

Can I review existing scientific figures against publication standards?▼

You can review existing scientific figures against publication standards using built-in criteria and caption alignment checks. This review mode ensures your figures accurately reflect manuscript claims and supports effective research communication.

How do I align figure captions with manuscript content?▼

You align figure captions with manuscript content by running the align workflow mode, which checks exact caption references and ensures manuscript consistency. This enforces a plan-then-generate workflow for non-iterative revisions.

Does this scientific figure generator support multi-panel layouts?▼

This scientific figure generator supports multi-panel figures and layout guidance. It can compose panels using Python Pillow when needed to create complex publication-quality illustrations for research papers and submission contexts.

What is the best way to create conceptual diagrams for research papers?▼

The best way to create conceptual diagrams for research papers is using a Gemini-powered generation workflow with a science-focused style preset. This approach enforces a plan-then-generate workflow to ensure publication-quality output.

Do I need Python Pillow to compose multi-panel scientific figures?▼

You need Python Pillow when composing multi-panel scientific figures that require custom layout guidance. The generation workflow uses this dependency alongside Google GenAI to produce and assemble publication-ready images.