citrus-bit 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 -batchusing thematlab_executiontool. - 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
- Generate a complete
.mscript with deterministic inputs and output paths. - Save all figures,
.mat,.csv, and logs under the output directory provided by the tool. - Call
matlab_execution(script_content=..., script_name=...). - Inspect the manifest and logs before using results in a report or manuscript.
- 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.