gsap-plugins

Register and apply GSAP plugins for scroll, flip, draggable, text, and SVG animations.

11|1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kartojal/openvps --skill gsap-plugins-kartojal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsap-plugins
Source: https://github.com/kartojal/openvps/tree/main/.agents/skills/gsap-plugins
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kartojal/openvps --skill gsap-plugins-kartojal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers and designers frequently forget to register or correctly integrate GSAP plugins, leading to runtime errors, missing functionality, or fragile animations across different environments and frameworks. This Skill consolidates guidance on registering plugins, choosing the right plugin for common animation tasks, and avoiding integration pitfalls in production and development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plugin registration guidance: How and when to call gsap.registerPlugin to ensure plugins are available before use (including React-safe patterns).
  • Scroll & smoothing: ScrollToPlugin and ScrollSmoother usage for scroll-to and smooth momentum-style scrolling.
  • Layout transitions & interaction: Flip for layout morphs, Draggable + Inertia for drag/throw interactions, and Observer for normalized input.
  • Text & SVG effects: SplitText and ScrambleText for text animations; DrawSVG, MorphSVG, MotionPath for SVG drawing, morphing, and motion along paths.
  • Easing, physics & dev tools: CustomEase, EasePack, CustomWiggle, CustomBounce, Physics plugins, and GSDevTools for debugging timelines.
  • Use case example: Implement a clickable list that reorders with Flip.from(), allow items to be dragged with Draggable and inertia, and animate titles with SplitText staggered reveals.

Quick Start

Register the required plugins once at application startup, for example, register ScrollToPlugin, Flip, and Draggable before creating any tweens or plugin-dependent components.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsap-plugins

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I register GSAP plugins in React without causing runtime errors?

To register GSAP plugins in React safely, call gsap.registerPlugin at application startup before creating any tweens or plugin-dependent components. This ensures plugins are available before use and avoids runtime errors in front-end projects.

What is the best way to animate SVG morphing and drawing with GSAP?

The best way to animate SVG morphing and drawing with GSAP is by using MorphSVGPlugin for morphing shapes and DrawSVGPlugin for animating strokes. Register these plugins before use to enable advanced SVG animation features.

Can I use GSAP Draggable and InertiaPlugin for drag and throw interactions?

Yes, you can use GSAP Draggable and InertiaPlugin to enable drag and throw physics interactions. Register both plugins before use to allow items to be dragged with inertia and normalized input across DOM and SVG targets.

How do I create smooth scrolling and layout transitions using GSAP?

To create smooth scrolling and layout transitions with GSAP, use ScrollToPlugin and ScrollSmoother for scroll momentum, and Flip for layout morphs. Register these plugins before first use to avoid missing functionality during development.

Why does my GSAP SplitText animation fail to apply staggered reveals?

GSAP SplitText animations fail when the plugin is not registered before use. Register SplitText before creating any tweens to enable text effects like staggered reveals and ScrambleText animations across DOM targets.

Does GSDevTools support timeline debugging for custom easing animations?

Yes, GSDevTools supports timeline debugging for custom easing animations. Register GSDevTools, CustomEase, and EasePack to debug timelines and integrate physics-based easing patterns across your development and production environments.