r3f-interaction

Implements pointer events, camera controls, and selection for React Three Fiber scenes.

Updated Apr 2, 2026

Search Tags:#selection #gestures #react-three-fiber #r3f #camera-controls #3d-interaction #pointer-events

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npx skills add https://github.com/DSalischiker/portfolio-space-exploration --skill r3f-interaction-dsalischiker

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: r3f-interaction
Source: https://github.com/DSalischiker/portfolio-space-exploration/tree/main/.agents/skills/r3f-interaction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DSalischiker/portfolio-space-exploration --skill r3f-interaction-dsalischiker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Implementing reliable user input handling in 3D scenes built with React Three Fiber, including pointer events, gestures, and camera controls, can be verbose and error-prone without a cohesive pattern.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pointer events: onClick, onPointerOver, onPointerMove, and selection handling on meshes for interactive experiences.
Camera controls: OrbitControls and other presets to navigate scenes, pan, zoom, and focus points.
Gestures & selection: drag, zoom, hover feedback, and object selection in complex environments to build immersive interfaces.

Quick Start

Implement r3f-interaction patterns in your scene by wiring pointer events, controls, and selection to enable interactive 3D navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about r3f-interaction

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I handle pointer events and object selection in React Three Fiber?▼

Pointer events and selection in React Three Fiber are handled by wiring onClick, onPointerOver, and onPointerMove directly to meshes. This establishes reliable interactive 3D experiences without verbose, error-prone custom logic.

What is the best way to add camera controls and gestures to a 3D scene?▼

Camera controls and gestures in a 3D scene are best managed using OrbitControls presets for panning, zooming, and focusing. This approach integrates camera navigation with pointer events cohesively for immersive interfaces.

Can I use OrbitControls and drag gestures together in complex 3D environments?▼

OrbitControls and drag gestures can be used together in complex 3D environments. The interaction pattern combines camera navigation, hover feedback, and object selection cohesively to prevent input conflicts across overlapping meshes.

Why does my React Three Fiber pointer event trigger when dragging the camera?▼

Pointer events triggering during camera drags often occur without a cohesive input handling pattern. Separating camera controls from mesh selection logic ensures reliable user input capture across complex 3D scenes.

Do I need additional dependencies to manage 3D interaction in React Three Fiber?▼

No additional dependencies are required to manage 3D interaction in React Three Fiber. The skill provides a self-contained, reusable unit integrating pointer events, camera controls, and selection patterns directly.

How to build interactive 3D navigation with hover feedback and zoom in r3f?▼

Interactive 3D navigation with hover feedback and zoom in r3f is built by combining onPointerMove hover events with OrbitControls zoom presets. This creates cohesive, immersive interfaces for complex scene environments.