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Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Framer Motion animations in React applications. Contains 42 rules across 9 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.
Community Framer Motion Best Practices
Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Framer Motion animations in React applications. Contains 42 rules across 9 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.
When to Apply
Reference these guidelines when:
- Adding animations to React components with Framer Motion
- Optimizing bundle size for animation-heavy applications
- Preventing unnecessary re-renders during animations
- Implementing layout transitions or shared element animations
- Building scroll-linked or gesture-based interactions
Rule Categories by Priority
| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bundle Optimization | CRITICAL | bundle- |
| 2 | Re-render Prevention | CRITICAL | rerender- |
| 3 | Animation Properties | HIGH | anim- |
| 4 | Layout Animations | HIGH | layout- |
| 5 | Scroll Animations | MEDIUM-HIGH | scroll- |
| 6 | Gesture Optimization | MEDIUM | gesture- |
| 7 | Spring & Physics | MEDIUM | spring- |
| 8 | SVG & Path Animations | LOW-MEDIUM | svg- |
| 9 | Exit Animations | LOW | exit- |
Quick Reference
1. Bundle Optimization (CRITICAL)
bundle-lazy-motion- Use LazyMotion and m component instead of motionbundle-dynamic-features- Dynamically import motion featuresbundle-dom-animation- Use domAnimation for basic animationsbundle-use-animate-mini- Use mini useAnimate for simple casesbundle-strict-mode- Enable strict mode to catch accidental imports
2. Re-render Prevention (CRITICAL)
rerender-motion-value- Use useMotionValue instead of useStatererender-use-transform- Derive values with useTransformrerender-stable-callbacks- Keep animation callbacks stablererender-variants-object- Define variants outside componentrerender-animate-prop- Use stable animate valuesrerender-motion-value-event- Use motion value events
3. Animation Properties (HIGH)
anim-transform-properties- Animate transform propertiesanim-opacity-filter- Prefer opacity and filter for visual effectsanim-hardware-acceleration- Leverage hardware accelerationanim-will-change- Use willChange prop judiciouslyanim-independent-transforms- Animate transforms independentlyanim-keyframes-array- Use keyframe arrays for sequences
4. Layout Animations (HIGH)
layout-dependency- Use layoutDependency to limit measurementslayout-position-size- Use layout="position" or "size" appropriatelylayout-group- Group related layout animationslayout-id-shared- Use layoutId for shared element transitionslayout-scroll- Add layoutScroll to scrollable ancestors
5. Scroll Animations (MEDIUM-HIGH)
scroll-use-scroll- Use useScroll hook for scroll-linked animationsscroll-use-spring-smooth- Smooth scroll animations with useSpringscroll-element-tracking- Track specific elements entering viewportscroll-offset-configuration- Configure scroll offsetsscroll-container-ref- Track scroll within specific containers
6. Gesture Optimization (MEDIUM)
gesture-while-props- Use whileHover/whileTap instead of handlersgesture-variants-flow- Let gesture variants flow to childrengesture-drag-constraints- Use dragConstraints ref for boundariesgesture-drag-elastic- Configure dragElastic for natural feelgesture-tap-cancel- Use onTapCancel for interrupted gestures
7. Spring & Physics (MEDIUM)
spring-physics-based- Use physics-based springs for interruptibilityspring-damping-ratio- Configure damping to control oscillationspring-mass-inertia- Adjust mass for heavier/lighter feelspring-use-spring-hook- Use useSpring for reactive values
8. SVG & Path Animations (LOW-MEDIUM)
svg-path-length- Use pathLength for line drawing animationssvg-motion-components- Use motion.path and motion.circlesvg-viewbox-animation- Animate viewBox for zoom effectssvg-morph-matching-points- Match point counts for morphing
9. Exit Animations (LOW)
exit-animate-presence- Wrap conditional renders with AnimatePresenceexit-unique-keys- Provide unique keys for AnimatePresence childrenexit-mode-wait- Use mode="wait" for sequential transitions
How to Use
Read individual reference files for detailed explanations and code examples:
- Section definitions - Category structure and impact levels
- Rule template - Template for adding new rules
Reference Files
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| references/_sections.md | Category definitions and ordering |
| assets/templates/_template.md | Template for new rules |
| metadata.json | Version and reference information |
How to use framer-motion 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 framer-motion
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches framer-motion from GitHub repository pproenca/dot-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate framer-motion. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /framer-motion) or your agent's skill management interface.
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.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★72 reviews- ★★★★★William Kim· Dec 28, 2024
framer-motion has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★William Yang· Dec 28, 2024
Keeps context tight: framer-motion is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Zara Kapoor· Dec 24, 2024
I recommend framer-motion for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Kwame Perez· Dec 20, 2024
framer-motion fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Camila Gupta· Dec 16, 2024
We added framer-motion from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 8, 2024
Keeps context tight: framer-motion is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Valentina Robinson· Dec 8, 2024
Useful defaults in framer-motion — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Nov 27, 2024
framer-motion has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 23, 2024
I recommend framer-motion for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Maya Khan· Nov 23, 2024
I recommend framer-motion for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
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