How does it handle accessibility for motion-sensitive users?

The skill includes logic to respect the 'prefers-reduced-motion' media query, allowing you to automatically simplify or disable animations for those users.

Can I use this for complex scroll-based parallax effects?

Absolutely. It contains specific best practices for ScrollTrigger, including pinning, scrubbing, and handling lazy-loaded images to ensure accurate positioning.

Does this skill include WordPress support?

Yes, it provides specific PHP enqueueing patterns and JavaScript initialization logic tailored for WordPress theme development.

Will these animations affect my site's performance?

The skill focuses on 'Performance First' principles, exclusively using GPU-accelerated properties like transforms and opacity to maintain a smooth 60fps.

GSAP Animation Best Practices

Name: GSAP Animation Best Practices
Author: AndyMarigoldLabs

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Implements high-performance, accessible web animations using GSAP with a focus on ScrollTrigger optimization and responsive design.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for integrating the GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) into any web project, including specialized patterns for WordPress development. It offers standardized implementation guides for complex scroll-driven interactions, parallax effects, and staggered sequences while enforcing critical performance standards like GPU acceleration. By prioritizing accessibility through 'prefers-reduced-motion' support and ensuring 60fps performance on mobile devices, this skill helps developers create immersive, professional-grade motion experiences that don't compromise on usability or site speed.

Key Features

01Accessibility-first approach with automated reduced-motion checks

02Ready-to-use WordPress enqueueing patterns and lifecycle management

03Responsive animation management using GSAP MatchMedia for mobile optimization

04Optimized ScrollTrigger patterns for scroll-based interactions and pinning

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06GPU-accelerated performance techniques using transform and opacity animations

Use Cases

01Building immersive, high-conversion landing pages with scroll-driven reveals

02Integrating accessible motion design systems into custom WordPress themes

03Optimizing existing CSS or JS animations for better performance and cross-browser stability

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npx skillfish add andymarigoldlabs/continuous-funding gsap-animations

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