lottie-animator
NewGenerate professional Lottie animations from SVGs. Replace After Effects workflow with advanced bezier curves, professional easing presets, and automatic export.
Summary
The Lottie Animator skill enables developers to generate professional Lottie animations directly from SVGs, replacing complex After Effects workflows.
- It leverages advanced bezier curves, professional easing presets, and automatic export to streamline motion graphics for web and mobile UI.
Overview
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!Lottie Animator !Claude Code !License
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Generate professional Lottie animations from SVGs using AI
Replace After Effects with intelligent motion design
Quick Start • Installation • Features • Examples
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🎬 See It In Action
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From Static SVG → Animated Lottie
┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐
│ │ │ │ │ ✨ ✨ │
│ 📄 SVG │ → │ 🤖 Claude + │ → │ 🚀 │
│ (static) │ │ Lottie Skill │ │ 🔥 (animated!) │
│ │ │ │ │ 💨 │
└──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘
rocket.svg "Animate this!" rocket-animated.jsonExample Animations
| Rocket Launch | Chimp Walk Pro | Running Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Bounce → Flames → Stars | Frame-by-frame walk cycle | Professional 82-layer animation |
| `rocket-animated.json` | `chimp-walk-pro.json` | Reverse-engineered for learning |
👆 Preview: Drag any .json file to LottieFiles Preview
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Live Demo
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| !Rocket | !Chimp | !Check |
|---|---|---|
| Bounce + Scale + Particles | Frame-by-Frame Animation | Trim Path + Draw On |
| Preview → | Preview → | Preview → |
Try the animations yourself:
- Download any
.jsonfrom `examples/` - Drag to LottieFiles Preview
- Watch the magic!
Or run locally:
# Open the live preview page
open assets/preview-embedded.html</div>
Why Lottie Animator?
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❌ Traditional Workflow
- •After Effects ($22.99/mo)
- •Bodymovin plugin setup
- •Hours of manual keyframing
- •Motion design expertise required
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✅ With Lottie Animator
- •Zero cost - Open source
- •Seconds not hours
- •Natural language instructions
- •No expertise needed
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🚀 Quick Start: SVG to Lottie in 60 Seconds
Step 1: Grab any SVG icon
From Lucide, Phosphor, or your own design:
<details> <summary><b>📄 rocket.svg</b> (click to expand)</summary>
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24"
fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2">
<path d="M4.5 16.5c-1.5 1.26-2 5-2 5s3.74-.5 5-2c.71-.84.7-2.13-.09-2.91a2.18 2.18 0 0 0-2.91-.09z"/>
<path d="m12 15-3-3a22 22 0 0 1 2-3.95A12.88 12.88 0 0 1 22 2c0 2.72-.78 7.5-6 11a22.35 22.35 0 0 1-4 2z"/>
<path d="M9 12H4s.55-3.03 2-4c1.62-1.08 5 0 5 0"/>
<path d="M12 15v5s3.03-.55 4-2c1.08-1.62 0-5 0-5"/>
</svg></details>
Step 2: Tell Claude what animation you want
You: Create a fun rocket launch animation - bounce before launch,
add flames, smoke particles, and twinkling stars!Step 3: Get professional Lottie JSON
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ✅ Motion Philosophy: Playful + Energetic │
│ ✅ Animation: 60fps, 90 frames (1.5s loop) │
│ ✅ Layers generated: │
│ • Rocket body with bounce entrance (bezier overshoot) │
│ • Gradient flame with scale flicker │
│ • 2x smoke particles (fade + expand + drift) │
│ • 3x stars (pop-in + rotate + twinkle) │
│ ✅ Output: rocket-animated.json (4.2KB) │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Animation Timeline
Frame 0-15: 🚀 Rocket bounces in (scale 0→115→100 with overshoot)
Frame 15-25: 🔥 Flames ignite, anticipation wobble
Frame 25-90: ⬆️ LAUNCH! Rocket flies up with easing
Frame 25-75: 💨 Smoke particles expand and fade
Frame 50-90: ✨ Stars pop in, rotate, and twinkleTry it yourself: `examples/rocket-animated.json` → Drag to LottieFiles Preview
Installation
From Marketplace (Recommended)
# Add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add obeskay/lottie-animator-skill
# Install the plugin
/plugin install lottie-animatorLocal Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/obeskay/lottie-animator-skill.git
# Use with Claude Code
claude --plugin-dir ./lottie-animator-skillUsage
The skill activates automatically when you request:
"Animate this SVG logo"
"Create a Lottie animation"
"Generate motion graphics for my icon"
"Make a bounce/wiggle/pulse effect"
"Create an entrance/loading/loop animation"Features
🎨 Professional Bezier Curves
| Preset | Curve | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
ease-out-cubic | (0.33, 0, 0.67, 1) | Smooth entrances |
ease-in-out-quart | (0.76, 0, 0.24, 1) | Professional transitions |
bounce | (0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) | Playful interactions |
elastic | (0.68, -0.6, 0.32, 1.6) | Dynamic feedback |
spring | (0.5, 1.5, 0.5, 1) | Natural motion |
🎬 Animation Types
| Type | FPS | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 30 | 1.5-2s | B2B, Finance |
| Organic | 60 | 2-3s | Audio, Creative |
| Bold | 60 | 0.8-1.5s | Startups, Marketing |
| Cinematic | 60 | 3-5s | Luxury, Entertainment |
✨ Supported Effects
| Category | Effects |
|---|---|
| Entrance | Fade, Scale, Slide, Reveal, Bounce |
| Loop | Pulse, Wiggle, Float, Rotate, Breathe |
| Attention | Bounce, Shake, Flash, Jiggle |
| Advanced | Morph, Stagger, Draw-on, Path follow |
| Pro | Parenting, Track Mattes, Masks, Frame-by-Frame |
🎯 Professional Techniques (Reverse-Engineered)
Learned from analyzing professional animations like Running Cat:
| Technique | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Frame-by-Frame | Walk/run cycles | 6 poses × 6 frames = 36 frame loop |
| Layer Parenting | Character rigs | Shadow controls 13+ body parts |
| Stroke + Fill | Outline style | Dark stroke + colored fill |
| ip/op Switching | Pose animation | Layers appear/disappear per pose |
Frame-by-Frame Walk Cycle:
┌─────┬─────┬─────┬─────┬─────┬─────┐
│Pose1│Pose2│Pose3│Pose4│Pose5│Pose6│ ← Each pose is a separate layer
├─────┼─────┼─────┼─────┼─────┼─────┤
│ 0-6 │6-12 │12-18│18-24│24-30│30-36│ ← ip/op frame ranges
└─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┘📦 Example Animations
1. Rocket Animated
Layers (7):
├── Stars ×3 (pop-in + rotate + twinkle)
├── Smoke ×2 (fade + expand + drift)
├── Flame (gradient + scale flicker)
└── Rocket Body (bounce entrance → launch)
Techniques:
• Scale overshoot (bezier 0.34, 1.56) for bounce
• Staggered star timing (frame 50, 55, 60)
• Gradient fill for realistic flame
• Ease-out curve for launch deceleration2. Chimp Walk Pro
Layers (5):
├── Shadow (parent for all poses, scale pulse)
├── Pose 1 - Contact Left (ip: 0, op: 9)
├── Pose 2 - Passing Left (ip: 9, op: 18)
├── Pose 3 - Contact Right (ip: 18, op: 27)
└── Pose 4 - Passing Right (ip: 27, op: 36)
Techniques:
• Frame-by-frame (4 poses × 9 frames = 36 total)
• Shadow as parent layer (moves all children)
• Stroke + fill for outline style
• 60fps, 0.6s seamless loop3. Bounce Entrance Template
{
"s": {
"a": 1,
"k": [
{"t": 0, "s": [0, 0], "o": {"x": [0.34], "y": [1.56]}, "i": {"x": [0.64], "y": [1]}},
{"t": 20, "s": [110, 110]},
{"t": 35, "s": [100, 100]}
]
}
}Copy this keyframe structure for any bounce-in effect!
🔧 Use in Your App
<details> <summary><b>React / Next.js</b></summary>
npm install lottie-reactimport Lottie from 'lottie-react';
import rocketAnimation from './rocket-launch.json';
export default function LaunchButton() {
return (
<Lottie
animationData={rocketAnimation}
loop={false}
style={{ width: 200, height: 200 }}
/>
);
}</details>
<details> <summary><b>Vue 3</b></summary>
npm install vue3-lottie<template>
<Vue3Lottie :animationData="rocket" :loop="true" />
</template>
<script setup>
import { Vue3Lottie } from 'vue3-lottie'
import rocket from './rocket-launch.json'
</script></details>
<details> <summary><b>Vanilla JS / HTML</b></summary>
<script src="https://unpkg.com/@lottiefiles/lottie-player@latest"></script>
<lottie-player
src="rocket-launch.json"
background="transparent"
speed="1"
loop
autoplay>
</lottie-player></details>
<details> <summary><b>React Native</b></summary>
npm install lottie-react-nativeimport LottieView from 'lottie-react-native';
export default function Animation() {
return (
<LottieView
source={require('./rocket-launch.json')}
autoPlay
loop
style={{ width: 200, height: 200 }}
/>
);
}</details>
📚 Documentation
| Reference | Description |
|---|---|
| Bezier Easing | 20+ professional easing presets |
| Lottie Structure | Complete JSON specification |
| Examples | 8 ready-to-use animations |
| SVG to Lottie | Conversion guide |
🔗 Resources
- •Lottie Documentation - Official spec
- •LottieFiles Preview - Test your animations
- •Cubic Bezier Editor - Design custom easing
- •Easings.net - Easing function reference
- •Lucide Icons - Beautiful SVG icons
- •Phosphor Icons - Flexible icon family
🤝 Contributing
Contributions welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
# Fork and clone
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/lottie-animator-skill.git
# Create feature branch
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
# Commit and push
git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
# Open PR📄 License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
👤 Author
Obed Vargas
  
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Made with AI for designers and developers
No After Effects required
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🚀 Try it now:
"Animate my logo with a playful bounce"<br>

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Install & Usage
mkdir -p .claude/agentsAdd the configuration to .claude/agents/lottie-animator.md
@lottie-animatorUse Cases
Usage Examples
/lottie-animator animate my-logo.svg --ease bounce --duration 2s --export lottie
Take this SVG of a rocket and create a launch animation with a fast-out slow-in easing, then export as Lottie JSON.
/lottie-animator batch --input ./svgs --output ./animations --preset professional
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is lottie-animator?
The Lottie Animator skill enables developers to generate professional Lottie animations directly from SVGs, replacing complex After Effects workflows. It leverages advanced bezier curves, professional easing presets, and automatic export to streamline motion graphics for web and mobile UI.
How to install lottie-animator?
To install lottie-animator: create the agents directory (mkdir -p .claude/agents), then add the config to .claude/agents/lottie-animator.md. Finally, @lottie-animator in Claude Code.
What is lottie-animator best for?
lottie-animator is a agent categorized under General. It is designed for: lottie, animation, svg, motion-graphics, bezier, after-effects, logo-animation, ui-animation. Created by Obed Vargas.
What can I use lottie-animator for?
lottie-animator is useful for: Create a loading spinner animation from an SVG icon with custom easing.; Animate a logo reveal with bounce and fade effects for a brand splash screen.; Generate a micro-interaction for a button hover state using Lottie export.; Convert a multi-layer SVG illustration into a character walk cycle animation.; Design a progress bar animation with smooth bezier motion curves.; Produce a full-screen intro animation for a landing page from a set of SVGs..