animate

Plan and implement web animations with reduced-motion fallbacks.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jean-sotil/presskitpro-webapp --skill animate-jean-sotil
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: animate
Source: https://github.com/jean-sotil/presskitpro-webapp/tree/main/.agents/skills/animate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jean-sotil/presskitpro-webapp --skill animate-jean-sotil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of UI features feeling abrupt, confusing, or unresponsive by adding purposeful animation and micro-interactions that clarify state changes and provide user feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Feedback-driven micro-interactions: Improve perceived responsiveness for clicks, loading, hover states, form focus/validation, and toggles.
  • Smoother state and transition animations: Replace jarring show/hide, route, and layout changes with fade/slide, skeleton transitions, and orchestrated entrances/exits.
  • Delight with performance and accessibility guardrails: Add “delight moments” (empty states, confirmations, subtle celebrations) while respecting performance budgets and prefers-reduced-motion.

Quick Start

Ask the animate skill to review the specified feature in the codebase and propose an animation plan plus implementation steps that include reduced-motion fallbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions about animate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add micro-interactions to UI state changes without hurting performance?

Purposeful micro-interactions improve UI feedback for clicks, hovers, and toggles while maintaining performance by using transform and opacity properties for smooth rendering.

What is the best way to animate route transitions and layout changes in a web app?

The best way to animate route transitions is to replace abrupt show/hide changes with orchestrated fade, slide, and skeleton transitions that clarify navigation flow and state changes.

How do I ensure my UX motion design respects accessibility requirements?

UX motion design respects accessibility by implementing a strategy that includes prefers-reduced-motion fallbacks, ensuring animations are disabled or simplified for users who request reduced motion.

Can I get an animation plan for a specific feature in my codebase?

Yes, you can request a review of a specified feature to receive a complete animation plan covering entrance, feedback, transition, and accessibility steps with implementation guidance.

Why do my web interface state changes feel abrupt and unresponsive?

Interface state changes feel abrupt when they lack purposeful animation and micro-interactions that provide visual feedback, clarify state updates, and guide user attention during transitions.

When should I not use animation in my product interfaces?

You should avoid animation when it exceeds performance budgets or fails to provide functional value, always ensuring motion serves usability rather than purely decorative purposes.