threejs

Build Three.js plugin UIs with deterministic lifecycle and JUCE WebView integration.

3|Updated Feb 18, 2026
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Skill: threejs
Source: https://github.com/joshband/LocusQ/tree/main/.codex/skills/threejs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joshband/LocusQ --skill threejs-joshband

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Three.js interfaces for web-based plugin UIs are powerful but can become hard to reason about without a structured lifecycle, predictable cleanup, and safe host bridge integration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build and troubleshoot production-grade Three.js interfaces for web-based plugin UIs.
  • Enforce a deterministic lifecycle: init, resize, tick, render, dispose, with explicit bridge handling to JUCE WebView for low-latency interaction and spatial-audio UI integration.
  • Optimize for performance and memory, with clear guidelines for scene architecture, bridge patterns, and cross-skill routing.

Quick Start

Create a production-grade Three.js UI workflow that initializes a scene, animates, and cleans up when the host unloads.

Frequently Asked Questions about threejs

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

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How do I manage Three.js scene lifecycle and cleanup in a plugin WebView?

To manage a Three.js scene lifecycle in a plugin WebView, enforce a deterministic sequence of init, resize, tick, render, and dispose phases with explicit memory cleanup. This structured lifecycle prevents leaks when the host unloads the interface.

What is the best way to integrate Three.js UIs with a JUCE WebView bridge?

The best way to integrate Three.js UIs with a JUCE WebView bridge is through bridge-safe state updates and explicit bridge handling. This ensures low-latency interaction and reliable spatial-audio UI integration during 3D scene updates.

How do I optimize WebGL performance and memory for 3D plugin front-ends?

Optimizing WebGL performance and memory for 3D plugin front-ends involves clear scene architecture guidelines and explicit disposal patterns. Proper memory management during the deterministic lifecycle ensures smooth animation loops and prevents texture or geometry leaks.

Can I use Three.js for spatial-audio UI interactions inside a host plugin?

Yes, you can use Three.js for spatial-audio UI interactions inside a host plugin by integrating explicit bridge handling with JUCE WebView. This setup supports low-latency pointer interactions and bridge-safe state updates for audio-driven 3D visuals.

Why does my Three.js postprocessing pipeline break during host plugin resizing?

A Three.js postprocessing pipeline breaks during host plugin resizing when the deterministic resize lifecycle phase is missing or bridge state updates are unsafe. Properly routing resize events through the explicit lifecycle restores rendering stability.

Do I need explicit disposal patterns for Three.js shaders in plugin interfaces?

Yes, you need explicit disposal patterns for Three.js shaders in plugin interfaces to ensure robust WebGL memory management. Applying clear reference patterns during the dispose lifecycle phase prevents GPU memory leaks when the host unloads.