beautiful-data-viz
Create publication-quality matplotlib/seaborn charts with readable axes, tight layout, and curated palettes.
npx skills add BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills --skill beautiful-data-viz --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Beautiful Data Viz Create polished, publication-ready visualizations in Python/Jupyter with strong typography, clean layout, and accessible color choices. ## Instructions 1. Clarify the message, audience, and medium (notebook/paper/slides). 2. Choose the simplest chart type that answers the question. 3. Select an appropriate palette type (categorical/sequential/diverging). 4. Apply the shared style helpers, then build the plot. 5. Validate readability at target size and export with tight bounds. ## Quick Reference | Task | Action | |------|--------| | Apply style | Use `assets/beautiful_style.py` helpers | | Pick palette | See `references/palettes.md` | | QA checklist | See `references/checklist.md` | | Plot recipes | See `examples/recipes.md` | ## Input Requirements - Data in a tabular form (pandas DataFrame or similar) - Clear statement of the primary message - Target medium and background preference ## Output - Publication-ready figure(s) (PNG/SVG/PDF) - Consistent styling and labeling ## Quality Gates - [ ] Message is clear in 3 seconds at target size - [ ] Labels and units are readable and accurate - [ ] Color choice is colorblind-safe and grayscale-tolerant - [ ] Layout is
- Instructions
- Quick Reference
- Input Requirements
- Output
- Quality Gates
- Examples
- Example 1: Apply the shared style helper
- Troubleshooting
What does the beautiful-data-viz skill do?
Create publication-quality matplotlib/seaborn charts with readable axes, tight layout, and curated palettes.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills --skill beautiful-data-viz --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills, a repository with 135 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.