SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 16, 2026Hacker News

CNSplots: A Python library for Cell, Nature, and Science quality plots

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Cnsplots is a Python visualization library built on matplotlib that creates publication-ready scientific figures for top-tier journals like Cell, Nature, and Science. The library offers over 25 plot types from basic statistical plots to specialized scientific visualizations like survival curves, volcano plots, and heatmaps, with precise pixel-level dimension control and Adobe Illustrator-compatible SVG exports. With built-in statistical testing, curated color palettes, and multi-panel figure support, cnsplots streamlines journal-quality figure creation with minimal code, allowing researchers to focus on their science rather than formatting details.

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