
Guides parameter recovery studies to validate model identifiability before trusting fitted parameter values
Domain-validated pipeline guidance for calcium imaging data analysis: motion correction, ROI extraction, neuropil correction, spike inference, and quality control
Domain-validated guidance for building hierarchical Bayesian cognitive models with Stan/PyMC: prior specification, model structure, MCMC diagnostics, and posterior predictive checks
Advises on functional/effective connectivity methods: PPI, DCM, Granger causality, graph theory
Domain-specific visualization best practices for cognitive and neuroscience data, encoding plot type selection, color standards, and publication formatting
One-command skill contribution — generate a SKILL.md from your domain expertise and submit to GitHub Issues for maintainer review
Domain-specific statistical modeling guidance for cognitive science and neuroscience, encoding when and how to apply mixed models, correction methods, Bayesian approaches, and effect size reporting
Domain-validated multi-dimensional scoring system for divergent thinking tasks, including fluency, flexibility, originality, and automated semantic distance methods
Domain-validated guidance for fMRI General Linear Model specification: HRF modeling, design matrix construction, contrast definition, confound regression, and statistical inference
Sample-size planning for fMRI/EEG studies using effect-size benchmarks and simulation-based power
Guides ACT-R cognitive model construction: chunk types, production rules, subsymbolic parameters, and model validation
Domain-validated guidance for designing Alternative Uses Task (AUT) experiments measuring divergent thinking, with parameters for AI-augmented and traditional conditions
Domain-specific statistical power analysis guidance for cognitive and neuroscience research, encoding effect size priors and sample size recommendations by modality
Domain-validated guidance for SEM-based mediation analysis of creative self-efficacy and moderation by baseline creativity in AI-augmented creativity research
Expert guidance on selecting, fitting, and evaluating drift-diffusion models for two-choice response time data in cognitive science
Expert guidance for designing EEG paradigms optimized to isolate specific ERP components, with domain-validated timing, trial count, and control condition parameters
Guides EEG preprocessing: filtering, artifact rejection (ICA/ASR), re-referencing, interpolation
Domain-validated guidance for fMRI preprocessing decisions: motion correction, slice timing, spatial normalization, smoothing, confound regression, and quality control
Designs habituation and preferential-looking paradigms with age-appropriate timing parameters and exclusion criteria
Advises on lesion-symptom mapping methods: VLSM, disconnection analysis, network lesion mapping
Domain-validated pipeline guidance for EEG/MEG data analysis using MNE-Python: data loading, preprocessing (filtering, ICA, re-referencing), epoching, ERP/ERF computation, time-frequency decomposition, source localization, decoding/MVPA, statistical testing, simulation, and visualization. Use this skill whenever the user works with EEG/MEG/sEEG/ECoG/NIRS/eye-tracking data in Python, mentions MNE, or needs neurophysiological analysis guidance.
Domain-validated methods and decision logic for neural decoding, RSA, temporal generalization, and encoding models in systems neuroscience
Guides dimensionality reduction and latent-variable analysis of neural populations (PCA, GPFA, dPCA)
Domain-validated decision logic for optogenetic stimulation parameter selection, including opsin choice, light delivery, pulse protocols, fiber placement, and control conditions
Interactive skill that guides extraction of research paradigms and methodological techniques from cognitive science papers into structured, reusable skills
Domain-validated guidance for cortical surface visualization and brain surface rendering of fMRI data using pycortex: data types (Volume, Vertex, Dataset), 2D cortical flatmaps, 3D WebGL brain viewers, volume-to-surface mapping, FreeSurfer/fMRIPrep integration, ROI management, and surface analysis. Use this skill whenever the user mentions pycortex, `import cortex`, cortical surfaces, brain flatmaps, WebGL brain viewers, cortical surface mapping, or wants to visualize neuroimaging data on the cortex, even if they don't explicitly name pycortex.
Expert guidance for designing self-paced reading experiments: region segmentation, timing parameters, comprehension probes, and spillover analysis
Specifies norming procedures for linguistic stimuli including cloze probability, plausibility ratings, acceptability judgments, and lexical controls
One-command community case sharing — capture research context from your session and submit to GitHub Discussions
Assists building spiking neural network simulations: neuron models, connectivity, plasticity rules
Interactive skill verification — assess accuracy of parameters, citations, and methodology through structured expert review
Specifies display parameters, set sizes, target-distractor similarity, and randomization constraints for visual search experiments
Expert guidance for selecting and parameterizing cognitive psychology experimental paradigms based on research questions
Guides fMRI task design: block vs. event-related vs. mixed; jittering; contrasts; power for BOLD detection
Guides analysis of eye-tracking reading measures including first fixation, gaze duration, regression path, and total reading time
Generate and share anonymized skill usage statistics to help the community understand which skills are most valuable
Selects Theory of Mind tasks matched to target population, age, and construct with psychometric guidance
Advises on when to use DDM vs. LBA vs. race models for choice-RT data based on experimental design and research goals
Core scientific methodology principles: research planning, method justification, assumption checking, and human-in-the-loop decision making for cognitive science and neuroscience
Simulation-based sample-size planning for neuroimaging studies using effect-size maps
Domain-validated decision logic, formulas, and interpretation guidelines for applying Signal Detection Theory to cognitive science data
Domain-validated pipeline and parameter guidance for event-related potential analysis, from preprocessing through statistical testing
Domain-validated decision logic for selecting neuropsychological test batteries matched to suspected cognitive deficit profiles
Step-by-step guidance for contributing a new skill to the NeuroAIHub/awesome_cognitive_and_neuroscience_skills repository via GitHub Pull Request, including SKILL.md format requirements, quality rules, and PR checklist
Convert a GitHub repository or local codebase into a well-structured Claude Code skill with progressive disclosure. Use this skill whenever the user provides a GitHub URL or local repo path and asks to turn it into a skill, create a skill from a repo, or convert a library/tool/framework into reusable skill documentation. Also trigger when users say things like 'make a skill from this repo', 'turn this codebase into a skill', or 'I want a skill for [library name]'.