animate

Analyze UI features and implement accessible animations with reduced-motion alternatives.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/primaERP/jmhz-xml-editor --skill animate-primaerp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: animate
Source: https://github.com/primaERP/jmhz-xml-editor/tree/main/style_guide/.cursor/skills/animate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/primaERP/jmhz-xml-editor --skill animate-primaerp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Review a feature and enhance it with purposeful animations, micro-interactions, and motion effects that improve usability and delight.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze where motion can improve feedback, transitions, and guidance.
  • Plan and implement entrance, micro-interactions, and state transitions with accessibility in mind.
  • Use case: improving a button click, form submission, or page navigation with motion.

Quick Start

Provide one thoughtful motion pattern that enhances a key interaction and test for accessibility and performance.

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 components to improve user experience?

Micro-interactions enhance UI components like buttons and forms by providing visual feedback, reducing confusion, and guiding user attention. You can analyze a feature and apply purposeful motion effects to state transitions and page loads to improve usability.

What is the best way to plan frontend animations without hurting performance?

Frontend animations require performance budgeting to avoid degrading usability. You should analyze the feature context, apply motion patterns selectively to key interactions, and test the implementation against performance constraints to ensure smooth state transitions.

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

Accessible UI motion requires incorporating prefers-reduced-motion media queries and providing non-animated alternatives. Your animation plan should include accessibility considerations from the start, ensuring users can navigate forms and transitions without unwanted visual movement.

When should I use motion design for page loads and form submissions?

Motion design should be used for page loads and form submissions when it provides clear feedback, reduces confusion during waiting states, or guides user attention. Analyze the feature to determine if entrance animations or micro-interactions will genuinely enhance the interaction flow.

Can I apply frontend design motion patterns to any UI component?

Frontend design motion patterns can be applied to UI components such as buttons, forms, and page transitions. The process involves analyzing the specific feature context to ensure the motion provides purposeful feedback rather than unnecessary visual noise.

Why do my UI animations cause confusion instead of improving usability?

UI animations cause confusion when they lack purpose or fail to guide user attention effectively. Review your feature to ensure motion effects are tied to specific state transitions, provide clear feedback, and include accessibility alternatives like prefers-reduced-motion to support all users.