friendliness-approachability
Use when creating animations that feel warm, welcoming, and make users feel comfortable engaging.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill friendliness-approachability- 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 friendliness-approachability 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.
Friendliness & Approachability Animation
Create animations that welcome users and make interfaces feel warm and inviting.
Emotional Goal
Friendliness comes from gentle, welcoming motion that doesn't intimidate. Approachability means animations that invite interaction and make users feel comfortable.
Disney Principles for Friendliness
Squash & Stretch
Moderate, soft deformation (10-20%). Enough to feel alive without being cartoonish. Like a friendly handshake—warm but appropriate.
Anticipation
Gentle preparation (100-150ms). Friendly motion telegraphs intention without startling. A small "hello" before action.
Staging
Open, inviting compositions. Elements arranged to welcome, not confront. Clear pathways into the interface.
Straight Ahead Action
Light spontaneity for personality. Subtle variations that feel human and approachable rather than mechanical.
Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Soft, natural settling. A gentle bounce or two. Like a friend sitting down beside you—relaxed, not rigid.
Slow In & Slow Out
Smooth, approachable curves. No sharp accelerations. ease-out for welcoming entrances that arrive gently.
Arc
Natural, relaxed curves. Motion that feels human—not robotic straight lines, not exaggerated bounces.
Secondary Action
Warm supporting gestures. A subtle wave, a gentle nod. Elements acknowledge user presence.
Timing
Moderate, comfortable (200-350ms). Not rushed, not sluggish. Conversational pacing that feels natural.
Exaggeration
Mild (10-20%). Enough personality to feel warm without being overwhelming. Relatable, not theatrical.
Solid Drawing
Soft, rounded forms. Approachable proportions. Nothing sharp or intimidating.
Appeal
Warm colors, rounded corners. Friendly faces when appropriate. Inviting, accessible aesthetics.
Timing Recommendations
| Element | Duration | Easing |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome fade | 250-350ms | ease-out |
| Slide in | 300-400ms | ease-out |
| Hover response | 150-200ms | ease-out |
| Expand/reveal | 250-350ms | ease-in-out |
CSS Easing
--friendly-ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
--friendly-enter: cubic-bezier(0.0, 0, 0.2, 1);
--friendly-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.3, 0.64, 1);
Welcoming Patterns
@keyframes friendly-wave {
0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
20% { transform: rotate(14deg); }
40% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
60% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
80% { transform: rotate(-4deg); }
}
@keyframes friendly-appear {
from {
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0.95) translateY(8px);
}
to {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}
}
Approachability Cues
- Respond to hover with gentle acknowledgment
- Animate toward the user, not away
- Use soft shadows, not hard edges
- Elements should feel reachable
- Avoid overwhelming or confrontational motion
When to Use
- Customer support interfaces
- Onboarding flows
- Community platforms
- Healthcare portals
- Educational apps
- Small business websites
- Personal portfolios
- Chatbots and assistants
FAQ
What does the friendliness-approachability skill do?
Use when creating animations that feel warm, welcoming, and make users feel comfortable engaging.
How do I install friendliness-approachability?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill friendliness-approachability 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/friendliness-approachability/ (personal) or .claude/skills/friendliness-approachability/ (project).
Which AI agents can use friendliness-approachability?
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 friendliness-approachability 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 friendliness-approachability?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 488 recorded installs.
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