framer-motion
Comprehensive Framer Motion animation library for React. Covers motion components, variants, gestures, page transitions, and scroll animations. Use when adding animations to React/Next.js applications.
Best use case
framer-motion is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Comprehensive Framer Motion animation library for React. Covers motion components, variants, gestures, page transitions, and scroll animations. Use when adding animations to React/Next.js applications.
Teams using framer-motion should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/framer-motion/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How framer-motion Compares
| Feature / Agent | framer-motion | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Comprehensive Framer Motion animation library for React. Covers motion components, variants, gestures, page transitions, and scroll animations. Use when adding animations to React/Next.js applications.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Framer Motion Skill
Production-ready animations for React applications.
## Quick Start
### Installation
```bash
npm install framer-motion
# or
pnpm add framer-motion
```
### Basic Usage
```tsx
import { motion } from "framer-motion";
// Simple animation
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
transition={{ duration: 0.5 }}
>
Content
</motion.div>
```
## Core Concepts
| Concept | Guide |
|---------|-------|
| **Motion Component** | [reference/motion-component.md](reference/motion-component.md) |
| **Variants** | [reference/variants.md](reference/variants.md) |
| **Gestures** | [reference/gestures.md](reference/gestures.md) |
| **Hooks** | [reference/hooks.md](reference/hooks.md) |
## Examples
| Pattern | Guide |
|---------|-------|
| **Page Transitions** | [examples/page-transitions.md](examples/page-transitions.md) |
| **List Animations** | [examples/list-animations.md](examples/list-animations.md) |
| **Scroll Animations** | [examples/scroll-animations.md](examples/scroll-animations.md) |
| **Micro-interactions** | [examples/micro-interactions.md](examples/micro-interactions.md) |
## Templates
| Template | Purpose |
|----------|---------|
| [templates/page-transition.tsx](templates/page-transition.tsx) | Page transition wrapper |
| [templates/animated-list.tsx](templates/animated-list.tsx) | Animated list component |
## Quick Reference
### Basic Animation
```tsx
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
exit={{ opacity: 0, y: -20 }}
transition={{ duration: 0.3 }}
>
Content
</motion.div>
```
### Hover & Tap
```tsx
<motion.button
whileHover={{ scale: 1.05 }}
whileTap={{ scale: 0.95 }}
transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 400, damping: 17 }}
>
Click me
</motion.button>
```
### Variants
```tsx
const container = {
hidden: { opacity: 0 },
show: {
opacity: 1,
transition: { staggerChildren: 0.1 }
}
};
const item = {
hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 20 },
show: { opacity: 1, y: 0 }
};
<motion.ul variants={container} initial="hidden" animate="show">
{items.map(i => (
<motion.li key={i} variants={item}>{i}</motion.li>
))}
</motion.ul>
```
### AnimatePresence (Exit Animations)
```tsx
import { AnimatePresence, motion } from "framer-motion";
<AnimatePresence mode="wait">
{isVisible && (
<motion.div
key="modal"
initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
exit={{ opacity: 0 }}
>
Modal content
</motion.div>
)}
</AnimatePresence>
```
### Scroll Trigger
```tsx
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 50 }}
whileInView={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
viewport={{ once: true, margin: "-100px" }}
transition={{ duration: 0.5 }}
>
Animates when scrolled into view
</motion.div>
```
### Drag
```tsx
<motion.div
drag
dragConstraints={{ left: -100, right: 100, top: -100, bottom: 100 }}
dragElastic={0.1}
>
Drag me
</motion.div>
```
### Layout Animation
```tsx
<motion.div layout layoutId="shared-element">
Content that animates when layout changes
</motion.div>
```
## Transition Types
```tsx
// Tween (default)
transition={{ duration: 0.3, ease: "easeOut" }}
// Spring
transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 300, damping: 20 }}
// Spring presets
transition={{ type: "spring", bounce: 0.25 }}
// Inertia (for drag)
transition={{ type: "inertia", velocity: 50 }}
```
## Easing Functions
```tsx
// Built-in easings
ease: "linear"
ease: "easeIn"
ease: "easeOut"
ease: "easeInOut"
ease: "circIn"
ease: "circOut"
ease: "circInOut"
ease: "backIn"
ease: "backOut"
ease: "backInOut"
// Custom cubic-bezier
ease: [0.17, 0.67, 0.83, 0.67]
```
## Reduced Motion
Always respect user preferences:
```tsx
import { motion, useReducedMotion } from "framer-motion";
function Component() {
const prefersReducedMotion = useReducedMotion();
return (
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0, y: prefersReducedMotion ? 0 : 20 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
transition={{ duration: prefersReducedMotion ? 0 : 0.3 }}
>
Respects motion preferences
</motion.div>
);
}
// Or use media query
const variants = {
initial: { opacity: 0 },
animate: { opacity: 1 },
};
<motion.div
variants={variants}
initial="initial"
animate="animate"
className="motion-reduce:transition-none"
>
```
## Common Patterns
### Fade In Up
```tsx
const fadeInUp = {
initial: { opacity: 0, y: 20 },
animate: { opacity: 1, y: 0 },
transition: { duration: 0.4 }
};
<motion.div {...fadeInUp}>Content</motion.div>
```
### Staggered List
```tsx
const container = {
hidden: { opacity: 0 },
show: {
opacity: 1,
transition: { staggerChildren: 0.1, delayChildren: 0.2 }
}
};
const item = {
hidden: { opacity: 0, x: -20 },
show: { opacity: 1, x: 0 }
};
```
### Modal
```tsx
<AnimatePresence>
{isOpen && (
<>
{/* Backdrop */}
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
exit={{ opacity: 0 }}
className="fixed inset-0 bg-black/50"
onClick={onClose}
/>
{/* Modal */}
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1, scale: 1 }}
exit={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
className="fixed inset-x-4 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 ..."
>
Modal content
</motion.div>
</>
)}
</AnimatePresence>
```
### Accordion
```tsx
<motion.div
initial={false}
animate={{ height: isOpen ? "auto" : 0 }}
transition={{ duration: 0.3, ease: "easeInOut" }}
className="overflow-hidden"
>
<div className="p-4">Accordion content</div>
</motion.div>
```
## Best Practices
1. **Use variants**: Cleaner code, easier orchestration
2. **Respect reduced motion**: Always check `useReducedMotion`
3. **Use `layout` sparingly**: Can be expensive, use only when needed
4. **Exit animations**: Wrap with `AnimatePresence`
5. **Spring for interactions**: More natural feel for hover/tap
6. **Tween for page transitions**: More predictable timing
7. **GPU-accelerated properties**: Prefer `opacity`, `scale`, `x`, `y` over `width`, `height`Related Skills
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