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neuropixels-analysis

Neuropixels neural recording analysis. Load SpikeGLX/OpenEphys data, preprocess, motion correction, Kilosort4 spike sorting, quality metrics, Allen/IBL curation, AI-assisted visual analysis, for Neuropixels 1.0/2.0 extracellular electrophysiology. Use when working with neural recordings, spike sorting, extracellular electrophysiology, or when the user mentions Neuropixels, SpikeGLX, Open Ephys, Kilosort, quality metrics, or unit curation.

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Install
npx skills add FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills --skill neuropixels-analysis --agent claude-code

Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.

Facts
Files in the skill folder: 19
SKILL.md size: 11 KB
Bundled scripts: yes
Path: skills/neuropixels-analysis/SKILL.md
Open the folder on GitHub →
Where it comes from
Stars: 2,909
Language: Python
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From the SKILL.md

# Neuropixels Data Analysis ## Overview Comprehensive toolkit for analyzing Neuropixels high-density neural recordings using current best practices from SpikeInterface, Allen Institute, and International Brain Laboratory (IBL). Supports the full workflow from raw data to publication-ready curated units. ## When to Use This Skill This skill should be used when: - Working with Neuropixels recordings (.ap.bin, .lf.bin, .meta files) - Loading data from SpikeGLX, Open Ephys, or NWB formats - Preprocessing neural recordings (filtering, CAR, bad channel detection) - Detecting and correcting motion/drift in recordings - Running spike sorting (Kilosort4, SpykingCircus2, Mountainsort5) - Computing quality metrics (SNR, ISI violations, presence ratio) - Curating units using Allen/IBL criteria - Creating visualizations of neural data - Exporting results to Phy or NWB ## Supported Hardware & Formats | Probe | Electrodes | Channels | Notes | |-------|-----------|----------|-------| | Neuropixels 1.0 | 960 | 384 | Requires phase_shift correction | | Neuropixels 2.0 (single) | 1280 | 384 | Denser geometry | | Neuropixels 2.0 (4-shank) | 5120 | 384 | Multi-region recording | | Format | Extension |

What's inside
Steps it walks through
  1. Overview
  2. When to Use This Skill
  3. Supported Hardware & Formats
  4. Quick Start
  5. Basic Import and Setup
  6. Loading Data
  7. Complete Pipeline (One Command)
  8. Standard Analysis Workflow
  9. 1. Preprocessing
  10. 2. Check and Correct Drift
  11. 3. Spike Sorting
  12. 4. Postprocessing
  13. 5. Curation
  14. 6. AI-Assisted Curation (For Uncertain Units)
Ships with 18 files
  • AI_CURATION.md
  • ANALYSIS.md
  • AUTOMATED_CURATION.md
  • LICENSE.txt
  • MOTION_CORRECTION.md
  • PREPROCESSING.md
  • QUALITY_METRICS.md
  • SPIKE_SORTING.md
  • assets/analysis_template.py
  • references/api_reference.md
  • references/plotting_guide.md
  • references/standard_workflow.md
  • scripts/compute_metrics.py
  • scripts/explore_recording.py
  • scripts/export_to_phy.py
  • scripts/neuropixels_pipeline.py
  • scripts/preprocess_recording.py
  • scripts/run_sorting.py
Commands it runs
python scripts/preprocess_recording.py /path/to/data --output preprocessed/
python scripts/run_sorting.py preprocessed/ --sorter kilosort4 --output sorting/
python scripts/compute_metrics.py sorting/ preprocessed/ --output metrics/ --curation allen
python scripts/export_to_phy.py metrics/analyzer --output phy_export/
cp assets/analysis_template.py my_analysis.py
Edit parameters and run
python my_analysis.py
Core packages
pip install spikeinterface[full] probeinterface neo
Spike sorters
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About this skill
What does the neuropixels-analysis skill do?

Neuropixels neural recording analysis. Load SpikeGLX/OpenEphys data, preprocess, motion correction, Kilosort4 spike sorting, quality metrics, Allen/IBL curation, AI-assisted visual analysis, for Neuropixels 1.0/2.0 extracellular electrophysiology. Use when working with neural recordings, spike sorting, extracellular electrophysiology, or when the user mentions Neuropixels, SpikeGLX, Open Ephys, Kilosort, quality metrics, or unit curation.

How do I install it?

Run `npx skills add FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills --skill neuropixels-analysis --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 FreedomIntelligence/OpenClaw-Medical-Skills, a repository with 2,909 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.

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