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compose-animations

Recommend the minimal Jetpack Compose animation API for UI motion needs.

1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#ui#animation#android#jetpack-compose#compose#transition
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npx skills add https://github.com/leogallego/ansible-jane --skill compose-animations-leogallego
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: compose-animations
Source: https://github.com/leogallego/ansible-jane/tree/main/skills/compose-animations
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/leogallego/ansible-jane --skill compose-animations-leogallego

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Jetpack Compose motion often requires selecting a matching API for visibility, transitions, and content changes. This skill guides engineers to pick the smallest viable API and to apply smooth, maintainable animation patterns across UI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guidance on choosing between AnimatedVisibility, animate*AsState, rememberTransition, AnimatedContent, and Crossfade based on the UI need.
  • Practical patterns for enter/exit, property animation, and multi-property coordination in Compose.
  • Real-world scenario: animating a settings panel or a content switch within a screen, with safe defaults and performance-aware practices.

Quick Start

Review your Compose UI's motion requirement and select the appropriate animation API (AnimatedVisibility, rememberTransition, or AnimatedContent) to implement a responsive UI transition.

Frequently Asked Questions about compose-animations

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose the right Jetpack Compose animation API for a UI transition?▼

Choosing a Jetpack Compose animation API depends on your UI transition needs: use AnimatedVisibility for showing or hiding views, animate*AsState for property changes, and AnimatedContent for content switches. Selecting the smallest viable API ensures maintainability and performance.

What is the best way to animate content switches in Jetpack Compose?▼

The best way to animate content switches in Jetpack Compose is using AnimatedContent or Crossfade. These APIs handle multi-property transitions smoothly, guiding developers to enforce the smallest viable API with practical examples and caveats to ensure maintainability.

When should I use rememberTransition instead of animate*AsState in Compose?▼

Use rememberTransition instead of animate*AsState in Compose when coordinating multi-property transitions. rememberTransition manages multiple animation states together for complex UI motion, whereas animate*AsState is better suited for single property animations.

Can I coordinate multiple property animations in Jetpack Compose?▼

Yes, you can coordinate multiple property animations in Jetpack Compose using rememberTransition. This API applies to multi-property transitions in Android apps, guiding developers to choose the minimal animation API to meet a given UI need while enforcing performance-aware practices.

Are there performance caveats when using AnimatedVisibility in Android apps?▼

Yes, there are performance caveats when using AnimatedVisibility in Android apps. To ensure maintainability and performance, enforce using the smallest viable API for visibility transitions, applying safe defaults and performance-aware practices to avoid jank during enter and exit animations.

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