The AI-Powered Scientific Diagram Illustrator & SVG Converter enables developers to convert and rebuild scientific schematic images into editable SVG and Adobe Illustrator paths with live text. This tool offers functionalities for raster-to-vector reconstruction, creating editable paper figures, and facilitating local Illustrator-based drawing. It separates labels from tracings and maintains the integrity of existing artwork through a shared CLI available for Windows and macOS systems.
What this skill does
Converts scientific schematic images into editable SVG and Adobe Illustrator paths.
Rebuilds diagrams from raster to vector format while preserving original label content.
Facilitates local project work via the CLI without needing a global skill registration.
Supports separation of labels from artwork tracing.
Native adapter attaches to a running Illustrator instance, using PowerShell on Windows and AppleScript on macOS for integration.
Who it is for
This skill is ideal for developers and teams working with AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex. It is particularly beneficial for those who need to create or modify scientific illustrations while ensuring the preservation of original content.
Use cases
Reconstructing legacy scientific diagrams into modern, editable formats for publication.
Enhancing paper figures by converting raster images into scalable vector graphics.
Local diagram editing and creation for scientific research documentation.
Technical details
The skill is configured via a local workflow using a command-line interface supported on both Windows and macOS.
It requires Python for executing scripts, with compatibility confirmed for versions 3.11 to 3.13.
The installation and compatibility details are provided in the documentation at [installation and compatibility](references/installation-and-compatibility.md).
Source & Licence
This package is built on open-source work published by SPYfighting (SPYfighting/my-academic-skills) and distributed under MIT. The original licence text and copyright notice are included in your download.
Personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution are permitted, provided the original copyright and licence notice are retained.
Your purchase covers curation, licence verification, packaging, documentation and instant delivery. It does not grant exclusive rights to the underlying open-source code, which remains available under its original licence.
Delivery & Support
Delivery: instant — a secure download link is emailed to you as soon as payment is confirmed.
Format: ZIP archive containing the skill files, documentation and the original licence.
Updates: updates are included only where stated on this page.
Refunds
This is a digital product delivered immediately after purchase. By completing your order you request immediate delivery and acknowledge that, once the download has been accessed, the statutory right to cancel no longer applies to the extent permitted by law. Refund requests are handled in accordance with our published Refund Policy.
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