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Anime.js
A lightweight, framework-free animation library with a beautiful API.
What it is
Anime.js animates CSS properties, SVG, DOM attributes and JavaScript objects with timelines, staggering and easing, all in a small package with no framework dependency. Version 4 rewrote it in modern modular ES.
Why it’s here
The right pick for vanilla sites, Astro, or anywhere Motion's React focus doesn't fit and GSAP feels like too much. The staggering helpers are lovely.
Best for
- vanilla JS sites
- SVG animation
- staggered reveals
- Astro projects
Can my agent use this?
Agent excellent agent friendlinessYes. Public docs and source. Mention the version (v4) so your agent uses the modern modular API.
Excellent: Public docs, public source or an installable package. An agent can read, install and implement this directly.
Access methods
- Docs
- GitHub
- npm
Install
npm install animejsRelated resources
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