# framer-motion

Optimizes React animations using Framer Motion guidelines: slashes bundle size, eliminates unnecessary re-renders, and polishes gesture or scroll transitions.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1100 installs · ★ 218
- Author: pproenca
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/.experimental/framer-motion/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-08-15
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/pproenca-framer-motion

## What it does

The skill injects 42 Framer Motion optimization rules across 9 impact-ranked categories directly into your coding assistant. It triggers whenever the model writes, reviews, or refactors React code involving `motion` components, layout transitions, scroll effects, or SVG paths. Bundle footprint reduction and re-render prevention take top priority.

Inside, the guidelines enforce swapping heavyweight `motion` primitives for `LazyMotion` and the `m` component, using `domAnimation` for basic cases. It replaces re-rendering `useState` calls with `useMotionValue` or `useTransform`, pushes animation variants outside components, and restricts layout recalculations via `layoutDependency`.

Without switching to dynamic feature imports and the `m` component, bundle optimization remains ineffective, so the rules enforce strict import checks early.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add pproenca/dot-skills --skill framer-motion -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add pproenca/dot-skills --skill framer-motion -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add pproenca/dot-skills --skill framer-motion -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install pproenca/dot-skills framer-motion
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/framer-motion/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add pproenca/dot-skills --skill framer-motion -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --path skills/.experimental/framer-motion
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add pproenca/dot-skills --skill framer-motion -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/pproenca/dot-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/.experimental/framer-motion/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- Shrink React bundle size by switching from motion to LazyMotion and domAnimation
- Prevent component re-renders during animations using useMotionValue and useTransform
- Synchronize shared element layout transitions via layoutId
- Smooth out scroll-linked and gesture interactions with physics-based springs

## Example prompts
- Refactor this Framer Motion card component to eliminate unnecessary React re-renders
- Reduce bundle size in this modal by converting motion.div to LazyMotion and m.div
- Implement a scroll-linked header animation using useScroll and useSpring

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: framer-motion
description: Framer Motion performance optimization guidelines. This skill should be used when writing, reviewing, or refactoring React animations with Framer Motion to ensure optimal performance patterns. Triggers on tasks involving motion components, animations, gestures, layout transitions, scroll-linked effects, and SVG animations.
---

# Community Framer Motion Best Practices

Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Framer Motion animations in React applications. Contains 42 rules across 9 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.

## When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:
- Adding animations to React components with Framer Motion
- Optimizing bundle size for animation-heavy applications
- Preventing unnecessary re-renders during animations
- Implementing layout transitions or shared element animations
- Building scroll-linked or gesture-based interactions

## Rule Categories by Priority

| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|----------|----------|--------|--------|
| 1 | Bundle Optimization | CRITICAL | `bundle-` |
| 2 | Re-render Prevention | CRITICAL | `rerender-` |
| 3 | Animation Properties | HIGH | `anim-` |
| 4 | Layout Animations | HIGH | `layout-` |
| 5 | Scroll Animations | MEDIUM-HIGH | `scroll-` |
| 6 | Gesture Optimization | MEDIUM | `gesture-` |
| 7 | Spring & Physics | MEDIUM | `spring-` |
| 8 | SVG & Path Animations | LOW-MEDIUM | `svg-` |
| 9 | Exit Animations | LOW | `exit-` |

## Quick Reference

### 1. Bundle Optimization (CRITICAL)

- [`bundle-lazy-motion`](references/bundle-lazy-motion.md) - Use LazyMotion and m component instead of motion
- [`bundle-dynamic-features`](references/bundle-dynamic-features.md) - Dynamically import motion features
- [`bundle-dom-animation`](references/bundle-dom-animation.md) - Use domAnimation for basic animations
- [`bundle-use-animate-mini`](references/bundle-use-animate-mini.md) - Use mini useAnimate for simple cases
- [`bundle-strict-mode`](references/bundle-strict-mode.md) - Enable strict mode to catch accidental imports

### 2. Re-render Prevention (CRITICAL)

- [`rerender-motion-value`](references/rerender-motion-value.md) - Use useMotionValue instead of useState
- [`rerender-use-transform`](references/rerender-use-transform.md) - Derive values with useTransform
- [`rerender-stable-callbacks`](references/rerender-stable-callbacks.md) - Keep animation callbacks stable
- [`rerender-variants-object`](references/rerender-variants-object.md) - Define variants outside component
- [`rerender-animate-prop`](references/rerender-animate-prop.md) - Use stable animate values
- [`rerender-motion-value-event`](references/rerender-motion-value-event.md) - Use motion value events
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