Data viz researcher turns chart-design research into open-source agent skill evident-charts
randal_olson · x · 2026-09-26
Randy Olson packaged research and expert consensus on effective data visualization into an open-source agent skill called evident-charts, usable in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and other AI coding agents. Once installed, the skill loads automatically whenever the agent creates or reviews a chart, enforcing visualization best practices.
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