vercel-react-view-transitions

Apply View Transition API state and route transitions in React.

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Skill: vercel-react-view-transitions
Source: https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/react-view-transitions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-skills --skill vercel-react-view-transitions-vercel-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Achieve native-feeling UI transitions for React components and route changes using the View Transition API to reduce jank and improve user perception.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • The <ViewTransition> component enables enter/exit/update/share patterns, with CSS class hooks for precise styling and safe operation on unsupported browsers.
  • addTransitionType allows directional and contextual animations (e.g., nav-forward/nav-back) that coordinate across pages.
  • Shared element transitions morph elements between views to preserve continuity during navigation.
  • Next.js integration patterns cover App Router usage, server/client nuances, and accessibility considerations (prefers-reduced-motion).
  • A library of ready-to-use CSS recipes enables consistent animations for common patterns like fades, slides, and morphs.

Quick Start

Wrap components with a ViewTransition and trigger with startTransition to animate.

Frequently Asked Questions about vercel-react-view-transitions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add native UI transitions to React components?

Add native UI transitions to React components by wrapping them with a <ViewTransition> component and triggering state updates with startTransition to animate enter, exit, update, and share patterns.

How does the View Transition API work with Next.js App Router?

The View Transition API integrates with Next.js App Router by handling server and client nuances, supporting dynamic routes, and coordinating directional animations like nav-forward and nav-back across pages using addTransitionType.

Can I morph shared elements between routes in Next.js?

Yes, you can morph shared elements between routes in Next.js by assigning unique transition names to elements, allowing them to visually morph and preserve continuity during navigation.

What's the best way to handle accessible reduced-motion for view transitions?

Handle accessible reduced-motion for view transitions by applying CSS recipes that respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query, ensuring animations are safely disabled or modified for user accessibility.

Does the View Transition API work on unsupported browsers?

Yes, View Transition API implementations operate safely on unsupported browsers by falling back to standard state updates, ensuring the React application remains fully functional without the visual animations.

Why do my shared element transitions show jank during navigation?

Shared element transitions show jank during navigation if transition names are not unique or if CSS animation recipes are not properly applied, disrupting the visual continuity between the morphing views.