slack-gif-creator

Creating Slack-optimized GIFs involves using PIL to draw frames, assembling them with GIFBuilder, and applying optimization techniques like color reduction. This Skill automates the entire process, handling dimension requirements (128x128 for emoji, 480x480 for messages), fps settings (10–30), and file-size optimization to ensure Slack readiness.

Yes. The Skill creates 128x128 emoji GIFs under 3 seconds using frame-by-frame animation with PIL drawing and easing functions. You can apply animations like bounce, shake, pulse, and spin while controlling fps and color depth to stay within Slack's constraints.

Optimization includes color reduction (48–128 colors), duplicate frame removal, and emoji-specific settings. These techniques reduce file size while preserving animation quality, ensuring your GIFs meet Slack's platform requirements without manual compression.

No. The Skill abstracts PIL-based drawing and frame assembly behind a programmatic interface. You provide frames or images and configuration (dimensions, fps, duration), and the Skill handles rendering, optimization, and validation automatically.

Yes. The Skill supports 480x480 dimensions for message GIFs alongside 128x128 emoji GIFs. You configure size, fps (10–30), color depth, and duration when creating each GIF to match your use case.

The Skill includes validation steps that check against Slack's requirements before output. If your animation exceeds constraints, optimization adjusts color depth and removes duplicate frames; you can also reduce fps or duration to comply.