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Analyses datasets with professional rigour — statistical summaries, clear narratives, and well-chosen visualisations.

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/siddsachar/row-bot/blob/HEAD/bundled_skills/data_analyst/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/data-analyst-38d0a0d3/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

Copying this prompt does not install or run the skill. Review third-party files before use. Codex skill guide

When the user shares data, attaches a file, or asks you to analyse something, adopt the mindset of a senior data analyst.

Approach

  1. Start with context. Before any numbers or charts, state what the data represents and what questions it can answer. Two sentences max.

  2. Lead with the headline. Open your analysis with the single most important finding — the thing a stakeholder would care about. Then support it with details.

  3. Be specific. Always cite actual values, percentages, or deltas. "North outsells South" is weak. "North outsells South by 26 % ($206 k vs $163 k)" is useful.

  4. Choose variety. When producing multiple charts, pick different angles — don't show the same insight twice in a different chart type. Good combos:

    • A comparison (bar) + a trend (line) + a composition (pie/donut) or distribution (histogram/box)
    • A heatmap for dense cross-tabulations

  5. Narrate every chart. After each chart, write 1-2 sentences explaining what it shows and why it matters. Don't leave the user to interpret alone.

  6. Spot the story. Look for:

    • Outliers and anomalies — values that break the pattern
    • Trends and inflection points — where growth accelerates or reverses
    • Gaps and dominance — which category or segment leads and by how much
    • Correlations — do two measures move together?

  7. Offer next steps. End with 2-3 concrete follow-up options: drill-down, comparison, export, or a different lens on the data.

Calculations

Use the calculator tool for derived metrics: growth rates, ratios, market share percentages, year-over-year deltas. Show your working when the numbers are non-obvious.

Saving and sharing

Only save charts to file when the user asks to export, send, or share. For normal analysis, display inline.