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auto-animate
12,962

formkit/auto-animate is a zero-config, drop-in animation utility that adds smooth transitions for adding, removing, and moving elements in the DOM.

Code Example

import { autoAnimate } from '@formkit/auto-animate'

const parent = document.getElementById('parent')
autoAnimate(parent)

Pros

Extremely easy to implement with minimal configuration required
Works with any JavaScript framework or vanilla JS
Automatically detects and animates DOM changes without manual triggers

Cons

Limited customization options compared to more complex animation libraries
May not be suitable for highly specific or complex animations
Lacks advanced features like particle systems or 3D animations found in some other projects

tsparticles
7,815

tsparticles/tsparticles is a lightweight, customizable JavaScript library for creating particle animations and interactions on web pages.

Code Example

import { tsParticles } from "tsparticles";

tsParticles.load("tsparticles", {
  particles: { number: { value: 80 }, color: { value: "#ff0000" } }
});

Pros

Offers a wide range of customization options for particle animations
Supports multiple rendering modes (canvas, WebGL) for optimal performance
Provides extensive documentation and examples for easy implementation

Cons

May have a steeper learning curve compared to simpler animation libraries
Requires more setup and configuration than some alternatives
Can be resource-intensive for complex animations with many particles

cssfx
6,151

jolaleye/cssfx is a collection of beautifully simple click-to-copy CSS effects.

Code Example

.hover-underline-animation {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  color: #0087ca;
}

Pros

Offers a wide variety of ready-to-use CSS effects without requiring JavaScript
Provides a simple, user-friendly interface for copying and implementing effects
Focuses specifically on CSS animations, making it ideal for developers looking for pure CSS solutions

Cons

Limited to static CSS effects, lacking the dynamic animation capabilities of libraries like auto-animate or tsParticles
Does not offer the advanced particle system animations provided by tsParticles
Lacks the comprehensive animation framework features found in projects like SceneJS or AnimXYZ

number-flow
5,011

barvian/number-flow is a lightweight Vue 3 component for smoothly animating number changes.

Code Example

<template>
  <NumberFlow :value="count" />
</template>
<script setup>
import { ref } from 'vue'
const count = ref(0)
</script>

Pros

Specifically designed for number animations, making it simple to use for this particular use case
Lightweight and focused, with minimal overhead compared to more comprehensive animation libraries
Seamlessly integrates with Vue 3 projects

Cons

Limited in scope compared to more versatile animation libraries like formkit/auto-animate or tsparticles/tsparticles
Lacks the extensive customization options found in libraries like daybrush/scenejs or ingram-projects/animxyz
Not suitable for complex animations or particle effects like those offered by crashmax-dev/fireworks-js

scenejs
2,730

daybrush/scenejs is a JavaScript animation library that allows for the creation of complex, timeline-based animations with ease.

Code Example

import Scene from "scenejs";
const scene = new Scene();
scene.set("div", { opacity: 0 }).to({ opacity: 1 }, 1);
scene.play();

Pros

Offers more granular control over complex animations compared to simpler libraries like formkit/auto-animate or jolaleye/cssfx
Provides a timeline-based approach, making it easier to synchronize multiple animations than particle-based libraries like tsparticles/tsparticles
More versatile for general-purpose animations compared to specialized libraries like barvian/number-flow or jj811208/watching-you

Cons

Steeper learning curve compared to simpler animation libraries like ingram-projects/animxyz or antfu/vue-starport
Lacks built-in particle system features found in tsparticles/tsparticles or fireworks-js
May require more code to achieve simple animations compared to auto-animate or cssfx

All Top Projects

auto-animate

12,962

A zero-config, drop-in animation utility that adds smooth transitions to your web app. You can use it with React, Vue, or any other JavaScript application.

tsparticles

7,815

tsParticles - Easily create highly customizable JavaScript particles effects, confetti explosions and fireworks animations and use them as animated backgrounds for your website. Ready to use components available for React.js, Vue.js (2.x and 3.x), Angular, Svelte, jQuery, Preact, Inferno, Solid, Riot and Web Components.