ux-friction
Use when animation causes user confusion, delays task completion, or creates frustration
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill ux-friction- 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 ux-friction 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.
UX Friction
Diagnose animations that block, confuse, or frustrate users.
Problem Indicators
- Users wait for animations to finish
- Confusion about what happened
- Repeated clicks/taps during animation
- Users skip or abandon tasks
- "Where did that go?" moments
Diagnosis by Principle
Timing
Issue: Animation too slow for the context Fix: Match duration to user intent. Micro-interactions: 100-200ms. Transitions: 200-400ms. Never block input.
Anticipation
Issue: Action happens without warning Fix: Add subtle anticipation cues before significant changes. A button press should show feedback before the result.
Follow Through
Issue: Animation ends abruptly Fix: Let elements settle naturally. Sudden stops feel broken. Add slight overshoot and settle.
Staging
Issue: Important changes happen outside focus Fix: Draw attention to where change occurs. If content moves, guide the eye with motion.
Appeal
Issue: Animation feels arbitrary Fix: Every animation should have clear purpose. If users question "why does this bounce?", remove it.
Quick Fixes
- Make animations skippable - Click/tap should complete or skip
- Reduce duration by 30% - Most animations are too slow
- Add progress indicators - For anything over 400ms
- Animate in user's focus area - Don't move things peripherally
- Remove decorative animations - If it doesn't help, it hurts
Troubleshooting Checklist
- Can users interact during animation?
- Is duration under 400ms for transitions?
- Does animation communicate state change?
- Is the animation skippable if lengthy?
- Does motion guide attention correctly?
- Is there feedback for user input?
- Would removing animation hurt understanding?
- Test with impatient users (click rapidly)
Pattern
// Allow interaction during animation
element.style.pointerEvents = 'auto';
// Make animation skippable
element.addEventListener('click', () => {
element.getAnimations().forEach(a => a.finish());
});
FAQ
What does the ux-friction skill do?
Use when animation causes user confusion, delays task completion, or creates frustration
How do I install ux-friction?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill ux-friction 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/ux-friction/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ux-friction/ (project).
Which AI agents can use ux-friction?
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 ux-friction 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 ux-friction?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 481 recorded installs.
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