react-native-reanimated

Implement Reanimated animations for React Native UI thread effects.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#ui #performance #mobile #animation #react native #transitions

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npx skills add https://github.com/toddbadams/SBFoundation --skill react-native-reanimated

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Skill: react-native-reanimated
Source: https://github.com/toddbadams/SBFoundation/tree/main/.claude/skills/languages/reanimated
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/toddbadams/SBFoundation --skill react-native-reanimated

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the creation of high-performance, fluid animations and transitions in React Native applications, ensuring a smooth user experience on mobile devices.

Core Features & Use Cases

UI Thread Animations: Guarantees 60fps animations by running them on the native UI thread, avoiding JavaScript bridge bottlenecks.
Declarative Transitions: Easily implement entering and exiting animations for UI elements.
Gesture Integration: Seamlessly connect animations with user gestures for interactive experiences.
Use Case: Add a smooth slide-in animation to a modal that appears when a user taps a button, or create a physics-based spring effect when dragging an element.

Quick Start

Use the react-native-reanimated skill to add a FadeInDown animation with a 300ms duration to an Animated.View component.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-native-reanimated

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create smooth React Native animations without dropping frames?▼

Smooth React Native animations are achieved by running transitions on the native UI thread using shared values and animated styles, which bypasses JavaScript bridge bottlenecks to maintain a consistent 60fps performance.

How do I implement entering and exiting transitions for React Native UI elements?▼

You can implement entering and exiting transitions for React Native UI elements by using declarative transition components, allowing you to easily configure animations like FadeInDown directly on an Animated.View component.

Can I connect React Native animations directly to user gestures?▼

Yes, you can connect React Native animations to user gestures by integrating gesture-driven effects, enabling you to create interactive experiences like physics-based spring effects when dragging an element.

Why does my React Native animation lag during user interactions?▼

React Native animation lags during user interactions typically occur when processes block the JavaScript bridge; running animations on the native UI thread using declarative transitions prevents these bottlenecks.

Do I need shared values to build performant mobile transitions in React Native?▼

Yes, you need shared values to build performant mobile transitions in React Native, as they are required to integrate animated styles with the native UI thread for seamless gesture-driven effects and declarative transitions.