About highcharts
Highcharts is a charting library for developers building production charts, including financial and Gantt visualizations. This skill points to chart types, accessibility, framework use, exports, and performance topics.
Key features
- 01Build line and basic charts
- 02Create stock and Gantt charts
- 03Enable accessibility support
- 04Export charts to PDF, PNG, SVG, Excel
- 05Use React and TypeScript
- 06Handle large datasets with Boost
Use cases
- 01Build financial time-series visualizations
- 02Add accessible charts to an application
- 03Export charts in document and image formats
- 04Render large datasets with the Boost module
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/highchartsin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMEHighcharts
When to Use This Skill
Use Highcharts when you need:
- Enterprise features - Stock charts, Gantt charts, network diagrams
- Accessibility - WCAG compliant, screen reader support
- Financial charts - Advanced stock/trading visualizations
- Professional quality - Polished, production-ready charts
- Export capabilities - PDF, PNG, SVG, Excel exports built-in
- Commercial support - Professional licensing and support available
License Note: Highcharts is free for non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a license.
Avoid when:
- Budget constraints (use Chart.js or ECharts)
- Maximum customization needed (use D3.js)
- Only need basic charts (use Chart.js)
Resources
- Official Docs: https://www.highcharts.com/docs/
- API Reference: https://api.highcharts.com/highcharts/
- Demos: https://www.highcharts.com/demo
- GitHub: https://github.com/highcharts/highcharts
- Support: https://www.highcharts.com/support
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