comfort-safety
Use when creating animations that reassure users, reduce anxiety, or communicate protection and security.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill comfort-safety- 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 comfort-safety 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.
Comfort & Safety Animation
Create animations that reassure, protect, and make users feel secure.
Emotional Goal
Comfort comes from predictable, gentle motion that never startles. Safety means animations that communicate protection, stability, and user control.
Disney Principles for Comfort
Squash & Stretch
Minimal, soft (5-10%). Gentle give without instability. Like a cushion—absorbs impact, maintains structure.
Anticipation
Clear, reassuring preparation (150-200ms). Users always know what's coming. No surprises, no hidden actions.
Staging
Enclosed, protected compositions. Clear boundaries. Safe spaces. Visual hierarchy that guides without overwhelming.
Straight Ahead Action
Avoid. Safety requires predictability. Every movement should be controlled and expected.
Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Gentle, cushioned settling. Soft landings. Elements ease into place like being tucked in.
Slow In & Slow Out
Smooth, gentle curves throughout. No sudden changes. ease-in-out for predictable, comfortable motion.
Arc
Soft, natural curves. Cradling, embracing paths. Motion that wraps around rather than cuts through.
Secondary Action
Reassuring cues only. Checkmarks, shields, locks. Visual confirmation of safety and completion.
Timing
Moderate, unhurried (300-450ms). Time to process and feel safe. Never rushed or abrupt.
Exaggeration
None to minimal. Realistic, grounded movements. Comfort requires believability.
Solid Drawing
Stable, balanced forms. Low center of gravity. Shapes that feel grounded and secure.
Appeal
Warm, muted colors. Soft edges. Familiar, comfortable aesthetics. Nothing aggressive or sharp.
Timing Recommendations
| Element | Duration | Easing |
|---|---|---|
| Transitions | 300-400ms | ease-in-out |
| Feedback | 200-250ms | ease-out |
| Confirmation | 350-450ms | ease-out |
| Protection reveal | 400-500ms | ease-in-out |
CSS Easing
--comfort-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
--comfort-gentle: cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.55, 1);
--comfort-settle: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
Reassuring Patterns
@keyframes comfort-embrace {
from {
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0.98);
}
to {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1);
}
}
@keyframes comfort-check {
0% {
stroke-dashoffset: 24;
opacity: 0;
}
50% { opacity: 1; }
100% {
stroke-dashoffset: 0;
opacity: 1;
}
}
.safe-element {
animation: comfort-embrace 400ms ease-in-out forwards;
}
Safety Signals
- Clear, visible feedback for all actions
- Undo animations that show reversibility
- Progress that never goes backward unexpectedly
- Transitions that maintain orientation
- Consistent patterns users can rely on
When to Use
- Banking and finance
- Healthcare applications
- Password and security flows
- Data privacy controls
- Insurance platforms
- Backup and recovery
- Parental controls
- Sensitive data handling
FAQ
What does the comfort-safety skill do?
Use when creating animations that reassure users, reduce anxiety, or communicate protection and security.
How do I install comfort-safety?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill comfort-safety 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/comfort-safety/ (personal) or .claude/skills/comfort-safety/ (project).
Which AI agents can use comfort-safety?
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 comfort-safety 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 comfort-safety?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 489 recorded installs.
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