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react-native-animations

Master animations - Reanimated 3, Gesture Handler, layout animations, and performance optimization

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-react-native --skill react-native-animations
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads react-native-animations automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    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.

React Native Animations Skill

Learn high-performance animations using Reanimated 3, Gesture Handler, and layout animations.

Prerequisites

  • React Native basics
  • Understanding of JavaScript closures
  • Familiarity with transforms and styles

Learning Objectives

After completing this skill, you will be able to:

  • Create smooth 60fps animations with Reanimated
  • Handle complex gestures with Gesture Handler
  • Implement layout entering/exiting animations
  • Optimize animations for performance
  • Combine gestures with animations

Topics Covered

1. Installation

npm install react-native-reanimated react-native-gesture-handler

# babel.config.js
module.exports = {
  plugins: ['react-native-reanimated/plugin'],
};

2. Reanimated Basics

import Animated, {
  useSharedValue,
  useAnimatedStyle,
  withSpring,
} from 'react-native-reanimated';

function AnimatedBox() {
  const scale = useSharedValue(1);

  const animatedStyle = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
    transform: [{ scale: scale.value }],
  }));

  const handlePress = () => {
    scale.value = withSpring(scale.value === 1 ? 1.5 : 1);
  };

  return (
    <Pressable onPress={handlePress}>
      <Animated.View style={[styles.box, animatedStyle]} />
    </Pressable>
  );
}

3. Gesture Handler

import { Gesture, GestureDetector } from 'react-native-gesture-handler';

function DraggableBox() {
  const translateX = useSharedValue(0);
  const translateY = useSharedValue(0);

  const pan = Gesture.Pan()
    .onUpdate((e) => {
      translateX.value = e.translationX;
      translateY.value = e.translationY;
    })
    .onEnd(() => {
      translateX.value = withSpring(0);
      translateY.value = withSpring(0);
    });

  const style = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
    transform: [
      { translateX: translateX.value },
      { translateY: translateY.value },
    ],
  }));

  return (
    <GestureDetector gesture={pan}>
      <Animated.View style={[styles.box, style]} />
    </GestureDetector>
  );
}

4. Layout Animations

import Animated, { FadeIn, FadeOut, Layout } from 'react-native-reanimated';

function AnimatedList({ items }) {
  return (
    <Animated.View layout={Layout.springify()}>
      {items.map((item) => (
        <Animated.View
          key={item.id}
          entering={FadeIn}
          exiting={FadeOut}
          layout={Layout.springify()}
        >
          <Text>{item.title}</Text>
        </Animated.View>
      ))}
    </Animated.View>
  );
}

5. Animation Timing

FunctionUse Case
withTimingLinear, controlled duration
withSpringNatural, physics-based
withDecayMomentum-based (fling)
withSequenceMultiple animations in order
withRepeatLooping animations

Quick Start Example

import Animated, {
  useSharedValue,
  useAnimatedStyle,
  withSpring,
  interpolate,
} from 'react-native-reanimated';
import { Gesture, GestureDetector } from 'react-native-gesture-handler';

function SwipeCard() {
  const translateX = useSharedValue(0);

  const gesture = Gesture.Pan()
    .onUpdate((e) => { translateX.value = e.translationX; })
    .onEnd(() => { translateX.value = withSpring(0); });

  const style = useAnimatedStyle(() => ({
    transform: [
      { translateX: translateX.value },
      { rotate: `${interpolate(translateX.value, [-200, 200], [-15, 15])}deg` },
    ],
  }));

  return (
    <GestureDetector gesture={gesture}>
      <Animated.View style={[styles.card, style]} />
    </GestureDetector>
  );
}

Common Errors & Solutions

ErrorCauseSolution
"Attempted to call from worklet"Missing runOnJSWrap with runOnJS()
Animation not runningMissing 'worklet'Add 'worklet' directive
Gesture not workingMissing root viewAdd GestureHandlerRootView

Validation Checklist

  • Animations run at 60fps
  • Gestures respond smoothly
  • No frame drops on low-end devices
  • Layout animations don't cause jank

Usage

Skill("react-native-animations")

Bonded Agent: 05-react-native-animation

FAQ

What does the react-native-animations skill do?

Master animations - Reanimated 3, Gesture Handler, layout animations, and performance optimization

How do I install react-native-animations?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-react-native --skill react-native-animations 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/react-native-animations/ (personal) or .claude/skills/react-native-animations/ (project).

Which AI agents can use react-native-animations?

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 react-native-animations 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 react-native-animations?

It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-react-native. It has 663 recorded installs.

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