matlab-execution

name	matlab-execution
description	Use when the user explicitly needs MATLAB or .m scripts for local scientific computing, simulation, signal processing, image processing, statistics, or experiment reproduction. Prefer command-line MATLAB batch execution and do not imply GUI control.

MATLAB Execution

Use this skill only when MATLAB itself is needed. Prefer Python/R tooling for normal data analysis unless the user requires MATLAB code, .mat files, or a MATLAB-specific toolbox.

Capability Boundary

• Supported: command-line MATLAB through matlab -batch using the matlab_execution tool.
• Supported: reading and writing files in the thread workspace and output folders.
• Not supported by this skill: controlling MATLAB's GUI, clicking menus, or operating desktop windows.
• Host MATLAB execution requires trusted local configuration with host bash explicitly enabled.

Workflow

1. Generate a complete .m script with deterministic inputs and output paths.
2. Save all figures, .mat, .csv, and logs under the output directory provided by the tool.
3. Call matlab_execution(script_content=..., script_name=...).
4. Inspect the manifest and logs before using results in a report or manuscript.
5. Link any manuscript claim to generated numeric or figure artifacts.

Safety

• Do not run indefinite GUI sessions.
• Do not assume MATLAB is installed; report the executable error if missing.
• Do not bypass license, filesystem, or sandbox restrictions.
• If MATLAB cannot run, provide a Python or pseudocode fallback only when scientifically appropriate.