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$npx skills add https://github.com/josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace --skill tailwindcss-animations
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Tailwind CSS utilities for animations, transitions, and transforms with built-in patterns and custom animation support.

  • ›Four built-in animations (spin, ping, pulse, bounce) plus extensive transition utilities covering properties, duration, timing functions, and delays
  • ›Transform utilities for scale, rotate, translate, and skew with configurable origin points and GPU-accelerated performance
  • ›Custom animations via @theme in Tailwind v4, including keyframe definitions and custom easing cu
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Tailwind CSS Animations & Transitions

Built-in Animations

Spin

Continuous rotation for loading indicators:

<svg class="animate-spin h-5 w-5 text-blue-500" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
  <circle class="opacity-25" cx="12" cy="12" r="10" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="4" />
  <path class="opacity-75" fill="currentColor" d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4z" />
</svg>

Ping

Radar-style pulse for notifications:

<span class="relative flex h-3 w-3">
  <span class="animate-ping absolute inline-flex h-full w-full rounded-full bg-sky-400 opacity-75"></span>
  <span class="relative inline-flex rounded-full h-3 w-3 bg-sky-500"></span>
</span>

Pulse

Subtle fade for skeleton loaders:

<div class="animate-pulse flex space-x-4">
  <div class="rounded-full bg-slate-200 h-10 w-10"></div>
  <div class="flex-1 space-y-2 py-1">
    <div class="h-2 bg-slate-200 rounded"></div>
    <div class="h-2 bg-slate-200 rounded w-5/6"></div>
  </div>
</div>

Bounce

Attention-grabbing vertical bounce:

<svg class="animate-bounce w-6 h-6 text-blue-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
  <path stroke="currentColor" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M19 14l-7 7m0 0l-7-7m7 7V3" />
</svg>

Transitions

Transition Properties

Class CSS Property
transition-none None
transition-all All properties
transition Common properties
transition-colors Colors only
transition-opacity Opacity only
transition-shadow Shadow only
transition-transform Transform only

Transition Duration

Class Duration
duration-75 75ms
duration-100 100ms
duration-150 150ms
duration-200 200ms
duration-300 300ms
duration-500 500ms
duration-700 700ms
duration-1000 1000ms

Transition Timing Functions

Class Easing
ease-linear Linear
ease-in Accelerate
ease-out Decelerate
ease-in-out Accelerate then decelerate

Transition Delay

Class Delay
delay-75 75ms
delay-100 100ms
delay-150 150ms
delay-200 200ms
delay-300 300ms
delay-500 500ms

Basic Transition Examples

<!-- Color transition -->
<button class="bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors duration-200">
  Hover me
</button>

<!-- Scale on hover -->
<div class="transform hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-200">
  Card
</div>

<!-- Opacity transition -->
<div class="opacity-100 hover:opacity-75 transition-opacity duration-150">
  Fade
</div>

<!-- Multiple properties -->
<button class="
  bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-700
  transform hover:scale-105
  shadow-md hover:shadow-lg
  transition-all duration-200
">
  Full transition
</button>

Transform Utilities

Scale

<div class="transform scale-100 hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
  Scale up
</div>

<div class="transform scale-100 hover:scale-90 transition-transform">
  Scale down
</div>

<!-- Specific axes -->
<div class="transform hover:scale-x-110">Horizontal</div>
<div class="transform hover:scale-y-110">Vertical</div>

Rotate

<div class="transform hover:rotate-12 transition-transform">
  Rotate right
</div>

<div class="transform hover:-rotate-12 transition-transform">
  Rotate left
</div>

<div class="transform hover:rotate-180 transition-transform duration-500">
  Flip
</div>

Translate

<div class="transform hover:translate-x-2 transition-transform">
  Move right
</div>

<div class="transform hover:-translate-y-2 transition-transform">
  Move up
</div>

Skew

<div class="transform hover:skew-x-3 transition-transform"
how to use tailwindcss-animations
How to use tailwindcss-animations on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add tailwindcss-animations
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Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
$npx skills add https://github.com/josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace --skill tailwindcss-animations
The skills CLI fetches tailwindcss-animations from GitHub repository josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace and configures it for Cursor.
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Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│   • Amp
│   • Antigravity
│   • Cline
│   • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│   • Cursor
│   • Windsurf
4
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/tailwindcss-animations
Reload or restart Cursor to activate tailwindcss-animations. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /tailwindcss-animations) or your agent's skill management interface.
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Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
Additional Resources
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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.4★★★★★37 reviews
  • ★★★★★Dev Reddy· Dec 16, 2024

    Registry listing for tailwindcss-animations matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Ren Abebe· Dec 12, 2024

    tailwindcss-animations reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Carlos Verma· Nov 7, 2024

    Useful defaults in tailwindcss-animations — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★Noor Khan· Nov 3, 2024

    I recommend tailwindcss-animations for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Dev Martinez· Oct 26, 2024

    I recommend tailwindcss-animations for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Ren Iyer· Oct 22, 2024

    Useful defaults in tailwindcss-animations — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★William Anderson· Sep 17, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: tailwindcss-animations is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★William Thomas· Sep 17, 2024

    tailwindcss-animations fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Sep 1, 2024

    tailwindcss-animations has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Aug 20, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: tailwindcss-animations is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

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