plotly

Interactive visualization library. Use when you need hover info, zoom, pan, or web-embeddable charts. Best for dashboards, exploratory analysis, and presentations. For static publication figures use matplotlib or scientific-visualization.

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---
name: plotly
description: Interactive visualization library. Use when you need hover info, zoom, pan, or web-embeddable charts. Best for dashboards, exploratory analysis, and presentations. For static publication figures use matplotlib or scientific-visualization.
license: MIT license
metadata:
    skill-author: K-Dense Inc.
---

# Plotly

Python graphing library for creating interactive, publication-quality visualizations with 40+ chart types.

## Quick Start

Install Plotly:
```bash
uv pip

How to Use

Recommended: Install to project (local)

mkdir -p .claude/skills
curl -o .claude/skills/plotly.md \
  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills/main/scientific-skills/plotly/SKILL.md

Skill is scoped to this project only. Add .claude/skills/ to your .gitignoreif you don't want to commit it.

Alternative: Clone full repo

git clone https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills

Then reference at scientific-skills/plotly/SKILL.md

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