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slack-gif-creator

Create Slack-optimized animated GIFs from PIL frames with color quantization.

Updated Nov 28, 2025
Search Tags:#optimization#slack#animation#gif#imageio#pillow
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SoftSystemsStudio/Soft-Systems-Studio --skill slack-gif-creator-softsystemsstudio
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: slack-gif-creator
Source: https://github.com/SoftSystemsStudio/Soft-Systems-Studio/tree/main/.claude/skills/slack-gif-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SoftSystemsStudio/Soft-Systems-Studio --skill slack-gif-creator-softsystemsstudio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables anyone to generate Slack-optimized animated GIFs from programmatically produced frames, reducing manual artwork time and ensuring outputs fit Slack's constraints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GIF assembly & optimization: Build animations from PIL frames with color quantization and emoji-friendly sizing.
  • Slack-ready exports: Create 128x128 emoji GIFs or 480x480 messages with controlled frame counts and durations.
  • Validation & utilities: Validate GIFs against Slack requirements and apply easing and frame helpers for dynamic motion.
  • Use Case: A designer wants an animated Slack reaction; they script frames, run the GIFBuilder, and export a small, Slack-compliant GIF.

Quick Start

Use the slack-gif-creator skill to generate a 12-frame 128x128 emoji GIF from a sequence of frames and save as 'slack_reaction.gif'.

Frequently Asked Questions about slack-gif-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Slack-optimized animated GIFs from Python frames?▼

You create Slack-optimized animated GIFs by using a GIFBuilder to assemble programmatically generated PIL frames, applying color quantization and Slack-specific sizing like 128x128 for emojis or 480x480 for messages.

What size should animated GIFs be for Slack emojis and messages?▼

Slack-ready animated GIFs should be 128x128 pixels for custom emoji exports and 480x480 pixels for message attachments, ensuring outputs fit Slack's specific constraints and display properly.

Can I validate animated GIFs against Slack requirements before uploading?▼

Yes, you can validate animated GIFs against Slack requirements using built-in validators that check Slack-specific constraints, ensuring your outputs meet platform standards before final export.

How do I add smooth motion to animated GIFs with Python?▼

You add smooth motion to animated GIFs by applying built-in easing utilities and frame helpers to generate dynamic motion curves across your PIL frames, creating natural transitions.

Do I need numpy and pillow to generate Slack message GIFs?▼

Yes, generating Slack message GIFs requires pillow for drawing utilities, imageio for GIF assembly, and numpy for frame manipulation, as these dependencies support the core creation workflow.

Why are my animated GIFs too large for Slack custom emoji limits?▼

Animated GIFs exceed Slack emoji limits when frame counts and durations are uncontrolled; applying color quantization and limiting frames during GIF assembly produces small, Slack-compliant outputs.

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