animate

Implement gesture-driven animations in React Native with Reanimated and Gesture Handler.

41|4|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JubaKitiashvili/everything-react-native-expo --skill animate-jubakitiashvili
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: animate
Source: https://github.com/JubaKitiashvili/everything-react-native-expo/tree/main/.claude/skills/animate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JubaKitiashvili/everything-react-native-expo --skill animate-jubakitiashvili

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Animating in React Native can be complex and brittle; this guide shows how to implement robust animations using the ui-designer agent with Reanimated and Gesture Handler.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • High-performance UI animations using Reanimated worklets on the UI thread.
  • Gesture-driven interactions via react-native-gesture-handler.
  • Flexible animation patterns for transitions, drags, and micro-interactions.

Quick Start

Execute the /animate command to begin implementing the requested animation with the ui-designer agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about animate

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

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How do I implement high-performance React Native animations that run on the UI thread?

High-performance React Native animations run on the UI thread using Reanimated worklets. This approach automates implementing gesture-driven interactions and micro-interactions while verifying 60fps performance.

What's the best way to build gesture-driven animations in Expo projects?

Building gesture-driven animations in Expo requires Reanimated and react-native-gesture-handler. This automates drags and transitions while ensuring interactions remain performant across your project.

Do I need Reanimated and react-native-gesture-handler to animate UI components?

Yes, you need Reanimated and react-native-gesture-handler to animate UI components. These dependencies are required to execute worklets on the UI thread and handle gesture-driven interactions.

How does a UI thread worklet improve animation performance in React Native?

A UI thread worklet improves animation performance by isolating motion logic from the JavaScript thread. This ensures gesture-driven interactions maintain 60fps without frame drops.

Why does my React Native animation drop frames during complex gesture interactions?

React Native animations drop frames during complex gesture interactions when logic runs on the JavaScript thread. Using Reanimated worklets shifts execution to the UI thread to maintain 60fps.

Can I automate adding transitions and drags to a React Native UI?

Yes, you can automate adding transitions and drags to a React Native UI. Using the /animate command triggers an agent to implement flexible animation patterns directly into your project.