gsap-react

Integrate GSAP animations into React and Next.js with lifecycle cleanup and SSR safety.

21|9|Updated Jun 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/47thtechcorner/RayCodes_OpenMontage --skill gsap-react-47thtechcorner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gsap-react
Source: https://github.com/47thtechcorner/RayCodes_OpenMontage/tree/main/openmontage_engine/.agents/skills/gsap-react
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/47thtechcorner/RayCodes_OpenMontage --skill gsap-react-47thtechcorner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gsap, @gsap/react.

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves common integration challenges when using GSAP in React, such as memory leaks, improper cleanup on component unmount, and issues with server-side rendering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • useGSAP Hook: Provides a dedicated hook for GSAP that handles automatic cleanup and scope management.
  • Context Management: Ensures animations are properly scoped to DOM elements, preventing selector conflicts.
  • SSR Safety: Prevents GSAP execution during server-side rendering to avoid hydration errors.
  • Use Case: Use this when building complex UI transitions or interactive components in Next.js or React to ensure animations are performant and do not cause memory leaks.

Quick Start

Use the gsap-react skill to implement a scoped animation for the component referenced by containerRef.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsap-react

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

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How do I use GSAP animations in React without causing memory leaks?

GSAP animations in React require proper component lifecycle management to prevent memory leaks. Using a dedicated hook handles automatic cleanup on unmount and scopes animations to specific DOM elements, ensuring transitions are performant and selector conflicts are avoided.

Why does my GSAP animation break during Next.js server-side rendering?

GSAP animations break during Next.js server-side rendering because DOM elements are not available on the server. Implementing SSR safety prevents GSAP execution during server-side rendering, which avoids hydration errors and ensures smooth client-side UI transitions.

What is the best way to scope GSAP animations to specific DOM elements in React?

Scoping GSAP animations to specific DOM elements in React requires proper context management. A dedicated hook ensures animations are properly scoped to container references, preventing global selector conflicts and isolating interactive UI transitions to the correct component.

Does GSAP work with React for complex scroll-triggered effects?

GSAP works with React for complex scroll-triggered effects when integrated with proper lifecycle management. This approach handles automatic cleanup and context-safe callback execution, ensuring interactive UI transitions are performant and do not cause memory leaks.

How do I ensure context-safe callback execution when building interactive React UI transitions with GSAP?

Context-safe callback execution for interactive React UI transitions with GSAP requires dedicated context management. This integration ensures animations are properly scoped to DOM elements and automatically cleaned up on component unmount, preventing memory leaks and selector conflicts.