attention-management
Use when wrong elements get attention, important content is missed, or visual hierarchy is broken by animation
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill attention-management- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads attention-management automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Attention Management
Direct user focus correctly using Disney's principles.
Problem Indicators
- Users miss important content
- Decorative elements steal focus
- CTAs don't stand out
- Users look at wrong things first
- Information hierarchy is unclear
Diagnosis by Principle
Staging
Issue: Multiple elements compete for attention Fix: One thing moves at a time. Animate the most important element; keep others still.
Timing
Issue: Everything animates at same speed Fix: Primary content: faster animation. Secondary: slower or delayed. Speed implies importance.
Exaggeration
Issue: Uniform motion across hierarchy Fix: Important elements get more dramatic animation. Background elements get subtle motion.
Anticipation
Issue: No buildup directs eyes Fix: Use anticipation to guide attention. A small movement can draw eyes before the main action.
Appeal
Issue: Wrong elements are visually interesting Fix: Make important elements the most visually appealing. Animation should enhance hierarchy, not fight it.
Quick Fixes
- One animation at a time - Sequence, don't parallelize
- Stagger by importance - Most important animates first
- Reduce decorative motion - Background should be calm
- Increase CTA animation contrast - Stands out from surroundings
- Use motion to guide reading order - Top-to-bottom, left-to-right
Troubleshooting Checklist
- What do users look at first? (Eye tracking or testing)
- Does animation sequence match importance hierarchy?
- Are decorative animations subtle enough?
- Does primary CTA have strongest motion?
- Count simultaneous animations (should be 1-2)
- Test: Hide animation—does hierarchy still work?
- Is motion guiding or distracting?
- Does stillness create emphasis where needed?
Code Pattern
/* Stagger by importance */
.hero-title {
animation: fadeInUp 400ms ease-out;
}
.hero-subtitle {
animation: fadeInUp 400ms ease-out 100ms backwards;
}
.hero-cta {
animation: fadeInUp 400ms ease-out 200ms backwards,
pulse 2s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}
/* De-emphasize background */
.background-element {
animation: subtleDrift 20s linear infinite;
opacity: 0.3;
}
Hierarchy Through Motion
| Priority | Animation Style |
|---|---|
| Primary | Fast, prominent, potentially looping |
| Secondary | Medium speed, one-time |
| Tertiary | Slow, subtle, or static |
| Background | Very slow or no animation |
FAQ
What does the attention-management skill do?
Use when wrong elements get attention, important content is missed, or visual hierarchy is broken by animation
How do I install attention-management?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill attention-management in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/attention-management/ (personal) or .claude/skills/attention-management/ (project).
Which AI agents can use attention-management?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is attention-management safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains attention-management?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 507 recorded installs.
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