universal-solutions
Use when facing any animation problem as a comprehensive diagnostic framework
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill universal-solutions- 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 universal-solutions 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.
Universal Animation Solutions
A complete diagnostic framework using all 12 Disney principles.
The 12 Principles Checklist
Run through each principle to diagnose any animation problem:
1. Squash and Stretch
Check: Is there appropriate flexibility? Problem sign: Rigid, lifeless motion Fix: Add subtle scale changes on impact/acceleration
2. Anticipation
Check: Is there buildup before action? Problem sign: Actions feel sudden or surprising Fix: Add small reverse movement or wind-up
3. Staging
Check: Is the important thing clear? Problem sign: Users miss key information Fix: Isolate animated element, reduce competing motion
4. Straight Ahead vs Pose-to-Pose
Check: Is the approach right for the effect? Problem sign: Uncontrolled or too rigid motion Fix: Use keyframes for UI; frame-by-frame for organic
5. Follow Through
Check: Do things settle naturally? Problem sign: Abrupt, mechanical endings Fix: Add overshoot and settle, or soft deceleration
6. Slow In and Slow Out
Check: Is there proper easing? Problem sign: Robotic, linear motion Fix: Apply ease-out for entrances, ease-in for exits
7. Arcs
Check: Is the motion path natural? Problem sign: Unnatural straight-line movement Fix: Add curved paths for organic motion
8. Secondary Action
Check: Do supporting elements enhance? Problem sign: Flat, one-dimensional animation Fix: Add subtle complementary movements
9. Timing
Check: Is the speed appropriate? Problem sign: Too fast or too slow Fix: Micro: 100-200ms, Transitions: 200-400ms
10. Exaggeration
Check: Is the drama level right? Problem sign: Too subtle or too dramatic Fix: Match exaggeration to context importance
11. Solid Drawing
Check: Is rendering correct? Problem sign: Visual glitches, distortion Fix: Use transform/opacity only, check GPU layers
12. Appeal
Check: Does it feel right? Problem sign: Hard to articulate wrongness Fix: Align motion with brand/emotional intent
Quick Diagnostic
- Describe the problem in one sentence
- Identify which principle relates most directly
- Check adjacent principles (problems cluster)
- Apply targeted fix from that principle
Master Troubleshooting Checklist
- Does animation serve a purpose?
- Is timing appropriate (usually 150-300ms)?
- Is easing applied (not linear)?
- Does it respect
prefers-reduced-motion? - Is only transform/opacity being animated?
- Is motion guiding attention correctly?
- Does it match brand/emotional context?
- Can users complete tasks without it?
- Test on slowest target device
- Get user feedback with emotional vocabulary
When to Remove Animation
Remove animation entirely if:
- It doesn't serve clear purpose
- Users complain or skip it
- It delays task completion
- It causes accessibility issues
- Performance is unacceptable
- You can't articulate why it exists
FAQ
What does the universal-solutions skill do?
Use when facing any animation problem as a comprehensive diagnostic framework
How do I install universal-solutions?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill universal-solutions 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/universal-solutions/ (personal) or .claude/skills/universal-solutions/ (project).
Which AI agents can use universal-solutions?
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 universal-solutions 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 universal-solutions?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 483 recorded installs.
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