animate

Plan motion design with hero moments, feedback layers, and accessibility constraints.

2|1|Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/duggal1/Sapphire-cli --skill animate-duggal1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: animate
Source: https://github.com/duggal1/Sapphire-cli/tree/main/internal/skills/bundled/animate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/duggal1/Sapphire-cli --skill animate-duggal1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Designers and developers often add motion without a clear goal, resulting in inconsistent feedback and less usable interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Motion planning: identify where animation adds value for feedback, transitions, and cues.
  • Micro-interactions: entrance/exit animations, button states, and form focus to improve clarity.
  • Accessibility & performance: respects prefers-reduced-motion, performance budgets, and clear guidance for implementation.

Quick Start

Draft a motion brief for a new feature that defines the hero moment, feedback layers, and accessibility constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions about animate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan motion design for a new UI feature?

Plan motion design for a UI feature by identifying the hero moment, feedback layers, and accessibility constraints. This creates a purposeful motion brief that ensures consistent feedback and clear implementation guidance for frontend engineers.

What are micro-interactions in UX and when do they add value?

Micro-interactions are entrance, exit, and state-change animations like button presses or form focus. They add UX value by improving clarity and providing immediate user feedback during transitions and interactions.

How do I make frontend animations accessible and respect prefers-reduced-motion?

Make frontend animations accessible by applying motion guidelines that explicitly respect prefers-reduced-motion constraints and performance budgets. This ensures UI transitions remain usable for users with motion sensitivities.

Does this motion planning approach work for automated frontend workflows?

Yes, this motion planning approach works for automated workflows by outputting actionable motion briefs that define states and transitions. The structured guidance can be directly consumed by frontend engineers and automated implementation pipelines.

What is a hero moment in UI motion design?

A hero moment in UI motion design is the primary animated interaction that guides user attention. Identifying it during motion planning ensures animation adds clear value for feedback and transitions rather than acting as distracting decoration.

How do I set performance budgets for UI animations?

Set performance budgets for UI animations by applying motion guidelines during the planning phase. This ensures micro-interactions and transitions are defined within explicit performance constraints, keeping frontend interfaces fast and responsive.