# instant-0-100ms

This skill provides rules for UI animations under 100ms. It fits button presses and toggle switches that need immediate tactile confirmation.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 480 installs · ★ 129
- Author: dylantarre
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/10-by-time-scale/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2025-12-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/instant-0-100ms

## What it does

The skill guides assistants in writing CSS transitions that confirm actions without perceptible latency. Timing is strictly 1 to 3 frames at 60fps. Traditional Disney techniques like anticipation or follow-through fail here because the motion completes before the eye registers it.

Instead, the instructions focus on subtle tactile cues. A button click relies on a 2-5% compression via `scale(0.97)` paired with a 50ms `ease-out` transition. State toggles use linear opacity shifts or quick color changes. Complex multi-step sequences and rotations past 15 degrees break visual clarity at this speed.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill instant-0-100ms -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/instant-0-100ms/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill instant-0-100ms -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill instant-0-100ms -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install dylantarre/animation-principles instant-0-100ms
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill instant-0-100ms -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --path skills/10-by-time-scale/instant-0-100ms
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill instant-0-100ms -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/10-by-time-scale/instant-0-100ms/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- add tactile button compression on active click states
- configure zero-delay transitions for toggles and checkboxes
- eliminate unnecessary animation phases from rapid UI feedback
- style focus rings and hover shifts within 100ms

## Example prompts
- Apply instant-0-100ms rules to this button active state
- Write a 50ms ease-out transition for toggle switch feedback
- Configure immediate focus ring transitions according to instant-0-100ms

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: instant-0-100ms
description: Use when building instantaneous UI feedback under 100ms - button presses, toggles, state changes that feel immediate and responsive
---

# Instant Animations (0-100ms)

Animations under 100ms feel **instantaneous** to users. This duration is for immediate feedback that confirms actions without perceived delay.

## Disney Principles at Instant Speed

### Works Well

**Squash & Stretch**: Subtle - 2-5% compression on button press creates tactile feel without visible deformation.

**Anticipation**: Skip entirely - no time for preparation at this speed.

**Staging**: Minimal - rely on position/color change, not movement.

**Straight Ahead/Pose to Pose**: Straight ahead only - too fast for keyframe complexity.

**Follow Through**: None - motion completes before follow-through registers.

**Slow In/Slow Out**: Use `ease-out` only - starts at full speed, slight deceleration.

**Arcs**: Linear paths only - curves don't register at this speed.

**Secondary Action**: Skip - brain can't process multiple simultaneous instant changes.

**Timing**: 1-3 frames maximum. 60fps = 16.67ms per frame.

**Exaggeration**: Minimal - subtle scale (0.95-1.05) or opacity changes.

**Solid Drawing**: Focus on color/opacity shifts, not spatial transformation.

**Appeal**: Crisp, immediate response builds trust and perceived performance.

### Doesn't Work

- Complex multi-step sequences
- Visible travel distance
- Rotation beyond 15 degrees
- Multiple property changes
- Staged reveals

## Easing Recommendations

```css
/* Primary choice - immediate start, soft landing */
transition: all 50ms ease-out;

/* Alternative - completely linear for state toggles */
transition: opacity 80ms linear;

/* Button press feedback */
transition: transform 50ms ease-out;
```

## Best Use Cases

- Button active/pressed states
- Toggle switches
- Checkbox/radio selections
- Focus ring appearance
- Hover color shifts
- Touch ripple initiation

## Implementation Pattern

```css
.button:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 50ms ease-out;
}

.toggle-on {
  background: var(--active);
  transition: background 80ms ease-out;
}
```

## Key Insight

At instant speeds, animation serves **confirmation**, not **communication**. Users shouldn't consciously perceive the animation - they should feel the interface responding.
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