cyberneticlibrary

Sort and analyze neural recording data

neuropixels-analysisskillsetup L427,559
K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills
What it does

Analyze extracellular neural recordings and sort spike units

Best for

Processing Neuropixels recordings to high-quality sorted units without manual curation optimization.

Inputs
  • · Binary recording file (probe config)
  • · Raw waveforms
Outputs
  • · Unit waveforms
  • · Spike times
  • · Spike sorting quality metrics (ISI, amplitude stability)
Requires
  • · Kilosort
  • · Phy viewer
  • · numpy, scipy
Preconditions
  • · Neuropixels probe type known
  • · Geometry file available
Failure modes
  • · Poor spike sorting (contamination >50%)
  • · Drift-related unit merging
Trust signals
  • · Kilosort spike sorting
  • · ISI violation detection