animate

Identify animation opportunities for UI components and micro-interactions.

1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mahou-labs/shiru --skill animate-mahou-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: animate
Source: https://github.com/mahou-labs/shiru/tree/main/.agents/skills/animate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mahou-labs/shiru --skill animate-mahou-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Replaces static interfaces with purposeful motion that clarifies interactions, enhances feedback, and adds delight without compromising accessibility or performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze a feature to identify where motion will improve understanding, feedback, and navigation.
  • Plan a cohesive animation strategy covering entrance, micro-interactions, state transitions, and subtle delight moments.
  • Provide an implementable plan for engineers and designers with accessibility and performance in mind.

Quick Start

Describe the feature to animate and I will outline a focused plan with practical steps to implement the animations.

Frequently Asked Questions about animate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan UX micro-interactions for a new feature?

To plan UX micro-interactions, analyze the feature to identify where motion improves feedback, guidance, and perceived performance. This produces a cohesive motion strategy covering entrance, state transitions, and subtle delight moments with clear implementation steps for engineers.

What is purposeful motion design in frontend development?

Purposeful motion design in frontend development replaces static interfaces with animations that clarify interactions and enhance feedback without compromising accessibility or performance. It identifies specific animation opportunities across typical product surfaces to improve overall user understanding.

How do I make UI animations accessible with prefers-reduced-motion?

Make UI animations accessible with prefers-reduced-motion by ensuring your motion plan respects the user setting. The animation strategy must satisfy accessibility requirements, providing clear implementable steps that adapt or disable animations for users who request reduced motion.

Can I get an implementable animation plan for both designers and engineers?

Yes, you can get an implementable animation plan for both designers and engineers. Describe the feature to animate, and the output is a focused plan with practical steps covering entrance, micro-interactions, and transitions while respecting performance budgets and accessibility constraints.

What's the best way to improve perceived performance using motion design?

The best way to improve perceived performance using motion design is to identify specific animation opportunities that clarify interactions and enhance feedback. Applying purposeful motion to UI components and transitions creates a cohesive strategy that makes processing delays feel shorter.

When should I not use animations in my UI design strategy?

You should not use animations in your UI design strategy when they compromise accessibility or exceed performance budgets. Purposeful motion requires respecting prefers-reduced-motion settings and ensuring animations clarify interactions rather than adding unnecessary visual noise.