shap

Attribute model predictions to input features using SHAP values.

22|4|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills --skill shap-crazymsn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: shap
Source: https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills/tree/main/academic-skills/shap
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/crazymsn/academic-skills --skill shap-crazymsn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHAP provides a principled framework to explain model predictions by attributing outputs to individual input features using Shapley values, enabling transparent decision-making and debugging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive guidance on selecting explainers (TreeExplainer, DeepExplainer, KernelExplainer, LinearExplainer, GradientExplainer, PermutationExplainer)
  • Visualization and interpretation workflows (beeswarm, waterfall, scatter, heatmap, etc.)
  • Use cases across ML lifecycle: model validation, fairness analysis, production deployment, time series, and dashboard explanations.

Quick Start

Run an end-to-end explanation by loading a trained model, selecting a suitable explainer, computing SHAP values for a sample, and visualizing global feature importances with a beeswarm plot.

Frequently Asked Questions about shap

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

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How do I explain machine learning model predictions using feature attribution?▼

Feature attribution explains model predictions by assigning output contributions to input features using Shapley values. This framework enables transparent decision-making, model debugging, and fairness analysis across various black-box models.

Which explainer should I use for interpreting tree-based models versus deep learning models?▼

TreeExplainer is designed for tree-based models, while DeepExplainer and GradientExplainer target deep learning models. KernelExplainer and PermutationExplainer apply to black-box models, and LinearExplainer handles linear models.

What visualizations can I generate to interpret model feature importances?▼

Model feature importances can be visualized using beeswarm plots for global interpretation, waterfall plots for individual predictions, scatter plots, and heatmaps to understand feature attribution distributions across samples.

Do I need a background dataset to compute SHAP values for model interpretation?▼

A defined background dataset is required to compute SHAP values for model interpretation. It serves as the reference distribution for attributing output changes to input features across the selected explainer.

Can I use SHAP values for fairness analysis and model comparison?▼

SHAP values support fairness analysis and model comparison by quantifying feature attribution across different models. They reveal how input features influence predictions, helping identify bias and compare model behaviors.