AlterLab scikit Learn
Skill ActivePart of the AlterLab Academic Skills suite. Machine learning in Python with scikit-learn. Use when working with supervised learning (classification, regression), unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction), model evaluation, hyperparameter tuning, preprocessing, or building ML pipelines. Provides comprehensive reference documentation for algorithms, preprocessing techniques, pipelines, and best practices.
To act as an expert assistant for performing a wide range of machine learning tasks using the scikit-learn library in Python.
Features
- Supervised learning algorithms (classification, regression)
- Unsupervised learning algorithms (clustering, dimensionality reduction)
- Model evaluation and selection tools
- Data preprocessing and feature engineering
- ML pipeline creation and management
- Comprehensive reference documentation
Use Cases
- Building classification or regression models
- Performing clustering or dimensionality reduction
- Preprocessing and transforming data for ML
- Evaluating model performance and tuning hyperparameters
- Creating ML pipelines for production workflows
Non-Goals
- Deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Advanced NLP models or transformers
- Reinforcement learning
- Complex statistical modeling beyond standard ML
Workflow
- Load and preprocess data
- Select and train a model
- Tune hyperparameters
- Evaluate model performance
- Create and deploy ML pipelines
Practices
- Model Selection
- Data Preprocessing
- Hyperparameter Tuning
- Pipeline Construction
Prerequisites
- Python environment
- scikit-learn library
- pandas library (recommended)
- numpy library (recommended)
Maintenance
- warning:Dependency ManagementThe SKILL.md suggests installing dependencies like scikit-learn, pandas, and numpy, but there are no explicit measures for updating or merging these dependencies, nor checks for vulnerabilities.
Execution
- warning:Pinned dependenciesWhile the SKILL.md mentions dependencies, it does not explicitly pin versions or include a lockfile, which could lead to compatibility issues.
Installation
npx skills add AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-Academic-SkillsRuns the Vercel skills CLI (skills.sh) via npx — needs Node.js locally and at least one installed skills-compatible agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, …). Assumes the repo follows the agentskills.io format.
Quality Score
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