manim-composer

Plan Manim scenes from vague video ideas into detailed scenes.md files.

1|1|Updated Dec 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kjdragan/universal_agent --skill manim-composer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: manim-composer
Source: https://github.com/Kjdragan/universal_agent/tree/main/.claude/skills/manim_skill/manim-composer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kjdragan/universal_agent --skill manim-composer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps educators and content creators convert vague, high-level video ideas into concrete, scene-by-scene plans ready for Manim rendering, saving time and aligning creative direction with learning goals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Narrative planning: produce a complete scenes.md with an Overview, Scene 1..N, transitions, color palette, and technical notes.
  • Audience & scope elicitation: prompts clarifying questions about target audience, length, style, and learning objectives to tailor the script.
  • Implementation-ready output: outputs a structure compatible with ManimCE or ManimGL, including dependencies and implementation order.
  • Use Case: a math explainer on the dot product is outlined in scenes.md, ready for animation with the specified style.

Quick Start

Provide a topic like "Explain the dot product in 3Blue1Brown style" and the skill will generate a complete scenes.md describing visuals, narration notes, and technical steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about manim-composer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan Manim scenes for an educational video from a vague idea?

To plan Manim scenes from a vague idea, you can generate a detailed scenes.md file containing an overview, scene-by-scene breakdowns, transitions, and color palettes ready for ManimCE or ManimGL implementation.

Can I generate a 3Blue1Brown-style scene script for ManimCE?

Yes, you can generate a 3Blue1Brown-style scene script tailored for ManimCE by providing a topic and clarifying the target audience, length, and learning objectives to produce a structured scenes.md.

What is a scenes.md file and how does it help with Manim animation?

A scenes.md file is a structured scene-by-scene plan that outlines visuals, narration notes, technical steps, and implementation order, serving as a blueprint to build Manim animations efficiently.

Do I need to specify learning objectives to create a Manim lesson plan?

Yes, specifying learning objectives is part of the audience and scope elicitation process, which ensures the generated Manim lesson plan aligns the creative direction with your educational goals.

Does the generated Manim scene plan include technical dependencies?

Yes, the generated Manim scene plan includes explicit technical dependencies and an implementation order to ensure the scenes.md output is fully ready for Manim rendering.

What is the best way to outline a math explainer video for Manim?

The best way to outline a math explainer video for Manim is to generate a comprehensive scenes.md document that details scene sections, transitions, and a color palette to guide the animation process.