tailwindcss-animations
Tailwind CSS utilities for animations, transitions, and transforms with built-in patterns and custom animation support.
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What it does
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
Installation Guide
How to use tailwindcss-animations on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
tailwindcss-animations
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches tailwindcss-animations from josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate tailwindcss-animations. Access via /tailwindcss-animations in your agent's command palette.
Security 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 environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
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>
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Get started →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
Steps
- 1Install skill using provided installation command
- 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5Integrate 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
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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Reviews
- DDev Reddy★★★★★Dec 16, 2024
Registry listing for tailwindcss-animations matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- RRen Abebe★★★★★Dec 12, 2024
tailwindcss-animations reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- CCarlos Verma★★★★★Nov 7, 2024
Useful defaults in tailwindcss-animations — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- NNoor Khan★★★★★Nov 3, 2024
I recommend tailwindcss-animations for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- DDev Martinez★★★★★Oct 26, 2024
I recommend tailwindcss-animations for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- RRen Iyer★★★★★Oct 22, 2024
Useful defaults in tailwindcss-animations — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- WWilliam Anderson★★★★★Sep 17, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: tailwindcss-animations is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- WWilliam Thomas★★★★★Sep 17, 2024
tailwindcss-animations fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- OOshnikdeep★★★★★Sep 1, 2024
tailwindcss-animations has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- GGanesh 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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