d3js-visualization
Professional data visualization creation using D3.js with support for interactive charts, custom visualizations, animations, and responsive design. Use for: (1) Creating custom interactive charts, (2) Building dashboards, (3) Network/graph visualizations, (4) Geographic data mapping, (5) Time series analysis, (6) Real-time data visualization, (7) Complex multi-dimensional data displays
Best use case
d3js-visualization is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Professional data visualization creation using D3.js with support for interactive charts, custom visualizations, animations, and responsive design. Use for: (1) Creating custom interactive charts, (2) Building dashboards, (3) Network/graph visualizations, (4) Geographic data mapping, (5) Time series analysis, (6) Real-time data visualization, (7) Complex multi-dimensional data displays
Teams using d3js-visualization should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/d3js-visualization/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How d3js-visualization Compares
| Feature / Agent | d3js-visualization | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Professional data visualization creation using D3.js with support for interactive charts, custom visualizations, animations, and responsive design. Use for: (1) Creating custom interactive charts, (2) Building dashboards, (3) Network/graph visualizations, (4) Geographic data mapping, (5) Time series analysis, (6) Real-time data visualization, (7) Complex multi-dimensional data displays
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# D3.js Data Visualization Skill
## What is D3.js
D3.js (Data-Driven Documents) is a JavaScript library for producing dynamic, interactive data visualizations in web browsers. It uses HTML, SVG, and CSS standards to bind data to the DOM and apply data-driven transformations.
### When to Use D3.js
**Choose D3.js when you need:**
- Custom, unique visualizations not available in chart libraries
- Fine-grained control over every visual element
- Complex interactions and animations
- Data-driven DOM manipulation beyond just charts
- Performance with large datasets (when using Canvas)
- Web standards-based visualizations
**Consider alternatives when:**
- Simple standard charts are sufficient (use Chart.js, Plotly)
- Quick prototyping is priority (use Observable, Vega-Lite)
- Static charts for print/reports (use matplotlib, ggplot2)
- 3D visualizations (use Three.js, WebGL libraries)
### D3.js vs Other Libraries
| Library | Best For | Learning Curve | Customization |
|---------|----------|----------------|---------------|
| D3.js | Custom visualizations | Steep | Complete |
| Chart.js | Standard charts | Easy | Limited |
| Plotly | Scientific plots | Medium | Good |
| Highcharts | Business dashboards | Easy | Good |
| Three.js | 3D graphics | Steep | Complete |
---
## Core Workflow
### 1. Project Setup
**Option 1: CDN (Quick Start)**
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>D3 Visualization</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; font-family: sans-serif; }
svg { display: block; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="chart"></div>
<script src="https://d3js.org/d3.v7.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Your code here
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
**Option 2: NPM (Production)**
```bash
npm install d3
```
```javascript
// Import all of D3
import * as d3 from "d3";
// Or import specific modules
import { select, selectAll } from "d3-selection";
import { scaleLinear, scaleTime } from "d3-scale";
```
### 2. Create Basic Chart
```javascript
// Set up dimensions and margins
const margin = {top: 20, right: 30, bottom: 40, left: 50};
const width = 800 - margin.left - margin.right;
const height = 400 - margin.top - margin.bottom;
// Create SVG
const svg = d3.select("#chart")
.append("svg")
.attr("width", width + margin.left + margin.right)
.attr("height", height + margin.top + margin.bottom)
.append("g")
.attr("transform", `translate(${margin.left},${margin.top})`);
// Load and process data
d3.csv("data.csv", d => ({
date: new Date(d.date),
value: +d.value
})).then(data => {
// Create scales
const xScale = d3.scaleTime()
.domain(d3.extent(data, d => d.date))
.range([0, width]);
const yScale = d3.scaleLinear()
.domain([0, d3.max(data, d => d.value)])
.nice()
.range([height, 0]);
// Create and append axes
svg.append("g")
.attr("transform", `translate(0,${height})`)
.call(d3.axisBottom(xScale));
svg.append("g")
.call(d3.axisLeft(yScale));
// Create line generator
const line = d3.line()
.x(d => xScale(d.date))
.y(d => yScale(d.value))
.curve(d3.curveMonotoneX);
// Draw line
svg.append("path")
.datum(data)
.attr("d", line)
.attr("fill", "none")
.attr("stroke", "steelblue")
.attr("stroke-width", 2);
});
```
### 3. Add Interactivity
**Tooltips:**
```javascript
const tooltip = d3.select("body")
.append("div")
.attr("class", "tooltip")
.style("position", "absolute")
.style("visibility", "hidden")
.style("background", "white")
.style("border", "1px solid #ddd")
.style("padding", "10px")
.style("border-radius", "4px");
circles
.on("mouseover", function(event, d) {
tooltip
.style("visibility", "visible")
.html(`<strong>${d.name}</strong><br/>Value: ${d.value}`);
})
.on("mousemove", function(event) {
tooltip
.style("top", (event.pageY - 10) + "px")
.style("left", (event.pageX + 10) + "px");
})
.on("mouseout", function() {
tooltip.style("visibility", "hidden");
});
```
**Transitions:**
```javascript
circles
.transition()
.duration(300)
.ease(d3.easeCubicOut)
.attr("r", 8);
```
### 4. Implement Responsive Design
```javascript
function createChart() {
const container = d3.select("#chart");
const containerWidth = container.node().getBoundingClientRect().width;
const margin = {top: 20, right: 30, bottom: 40, left: 50};
const width = containerWidth - margin.left - margin.right;
const height = Math.min(width * 0.6, 500);
container.selectAll("*").remove(); // Clear previous
// Create SVG...
}
// Initial render
createChart();
// Re-render on resize with debouncing
let resizeTimer;
window.addEventListener("resize", () => {
clearTimeout(resizeTimer);
resizeTimer = setTimeout(createChart, 250);
});
```
---
## Key Principles
### Data Binding
- Use `.data()` to bind data to DOM elements
- Handle enter, update, and exit selections
- Use key functions for consistent element-to-data matching
- Modern syntax: use `.join()` for cleaner code
### Scales
- Map data values (domain) to visual values (range)
- Use appropriate scale types (linear, time, band, ordinal)
- Apply `.nice()` to scales for rounded axis values
- Invert y-scale range for bottom-up coordinates: `[height, 0]`
### SVG Coordinate System
- Origin (0,0) is at top-left corner
- Y increases downward (opposite of Cartesian)
- Use margin convention for proper spacing
- Group related elements with `<g>` tags
### Performance
- Use SVG for <1,000 elements
- Use Canvas for >1,000 elements
- Aggregate or sample large datasets
- Debounce resize handlers
---
## Chart Selection Guide
**Time series data?** → Line chart or area chart
**Comparing categories?** → Bar chart (vertical or horizontal)
**Showing relationships?** → Scatter plot or bubble chart
**Part-to-whole?** → Donut chart or stacked bar (limit to 5-7 categories)
**Network data?** → Force-directed graph
**Distribution?** → Histogram or box plot
See [`references/chart-types.md`](./references/chart-types.md) for detailed chart selection criteria and best practices.
---
## Common Patterns
### Quick Data Loading
```javascript
// Load CSV with type conversion
d3.csv("data.csv", d => ({
date: new Date(d.date),
value: +d.value,
category: d.category
})).then(data => {
createChart(data);
});
```
### Quick Tooltip
```javascript
selection
.on("mouseover", (event, d) => {
tooltip.style("visibility", "visible").html(`Value: ${d.value}`);
})
.on("mousemove", (event) => {
tooltip.style("top", event.pageY + "px").style("left", event.pageX + "px");
})
.on("mouseout", () => tooltip.style("visibility", "hidden"));
```
### Quick Responsive SVG
```javascript
svg
.attr("viewBox", `0 0 ${width} ${height}`)
.attr("preserveAspectRatio", "xMidYMid meet")
.style("width", "100%")
.style("height", "auto");
```
---
## Quality Standards
### Visual Quality
- Use appropriate chart type for data
- Apply consistent color schemes
- Include clear axis labels and legends
- Provide proper spacing with margin convention
- Use appropriate scale types and ranges
### Interaction Quality
- Add meaningful tooltips
- Use smooth transitions (300-500ms duration)
- Provide hover feedback
- Enable keyboard navigation for accessibility
- Implement zoom/pan for detailed exploration
### Code Quality
- Use key functions in data joins
- Handle enter, update, and exit properly
- Clean up previous renders before updates
- Use reusable chart pattern for modularity
- Debounce expensive operations
### Accessibility
- Add ARIA labels and descriptions
- Provide keyboard navigation
- Use colorblind-safe palettes
- Include text alternatives for screen readers
- Ensure sufficient color contrast
---
## Helper Resources
### Available Scripts
- **data-helpers.js**: Data loading, parsing, and transformation utilities
- **chart-templates.js**: Reusable chart templates for common visualizations
See [`scripts/`](./scripts/) directory for implementations.
### Working Examples
- **line-chart.html**: Time series visualization with tooltips
- **bar-chart.html**: Grouped and stacked bar charts
- **network-graph.html**: Force-directed network visualization
See [`examples/`](./examples/) directory for complete implementations.
### Detailed References
- **D3 Fundamentals**: SVG basics, data binding, selections, transitions, events
→ [`references/d3-fundamentals.md`](./references/d3-fundamentals.md)
- **Scales and Axes**: All scale types, axis customization, color palettes
→ [`references/scales-and-axes.md`](./references/scales-and-axes.md)
- **Paths and Shapes**: Line/area generators, arcs, force simulations
→ [`references/paths-and-shapes.md`](./references/paths-and-shapes.md)
- **Data Transformation**: Loading, parsing, grouping, aggregation, date handling
→ [`references/data-transformation.md`](./references/data-transformation.md)
- **Chart Types**: Detailed guidance on when to use each chart type
→ [`references/chart-types.md`](./references/chart-types.md)
- **Advanced Patterns**: Reusable charts, performance optimization, responsive design
→ [`references/advanced-patterns.md`](./references/advanced-patterns.md)
- **Common Pitfalls**: Frequent mistakes and their solutions
→ [`references/common-pitfalls.md`](./references/common-pitfalls.md)
- **Integration Patterns**: Using D3 with React, Vue, Angular, Svelte
→ [`references/integration-patterns.md`](./references/integration-patterns.md)
---
## Troubleshooting
**Chart not appearing?**
- Check browser console for errors
- Verify data loaded correctly
- Ensure SVG has width and height
- Check scale domains and ranges
**Elements in wrong position?**
- Verify scale domain matches data range
- Check if y-scale range is inverted: `[height, 0]`
- Confirm margin transform applied to `<g>` element
- Check SVG coordinate system (top-left origin)
**Transitions not working?**
- Ensure duration is reasonable (300-500ms)
- Check if transition applied to selection, not data
- Verify easing function is valid
- Confirm elements exist before transitioning
**Poor performance?**
- Reduce number of DOM elements (use Canvas if >1,000)
- Aggregate or sample data
- Debounce resize handlers
- Minimize redraws
---
## External Resources
### Official Documentation
- D3.js API Reference: https://d3js.org/
- Observable Examples: https://observablehq.com/@d3
### Learning Resources
- "Interactive Data Visualization for the Web" by Scott Murray
- D3 Graph Gallery: https://d3-graph-gallery.com/
- Amelia Wattenberger's D3 Tutorial: https://wattenberger.com/blog/d3
### Color Tools
- ColorBrewer: https://colorbrewer2.org/
- D3 Color Schemes: https://d3js.org/d3-scale-chromatic
### Inspiration
- Observable Trending: https://observablehq.com/trending
- Reddit r/dataisbeautiful: https://reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful
---
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