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auto-animate
13,444

formkit/auto-animate is a zero-config, drop-in animation utility that adds smooth transitions for adding/removing elements from 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 various frameworks (Vue, React, Svelte) and vanilla JavaScript
Lightweight and performant compared to more complex animation libraries

Cons

Limited to basic enter/exit animations, lacking advanced animation capabilities
Less customizable than libraries like scenejs or animxyz
Not suitable for particle-based animations or complex motion graphics like tsparticles or vue-lottie

tsparticles
8,304

tsparticles/tsparticles is a lightweight, feature-rich JavaScript library for creating and animating particles 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 effects compared to simpler libraries like cssfx or number-flow
Provides better performance and optimization for large numbers of particles than general-purpose animation libraries like scenejs or auto-animate
Includes built-in support for various interactive behaviors and shapes, unlike more specialized libraries like fireworks-js

Cons

May have a steeper learning curve due to its extensive feature set compared to simpler alternatives like cssfx or auto-animate
Focuses solely on particle animations, unlike more versatile animation libraries such as scenejs or motion-vue
Might be overkill for projects requiring only basic particle effects, where lighter solutions like number-flow could suffice

number-flow
6,352

barvian/number-flow is a Vue 3 component for smoothly animating number changes with customizable easing and formatting options.

Code Example

<template>
  <NumberFlow :value="count" />
</template>

Pros

Specifically designed for number animations, providing a focused solution for this use case
Offers customizable easing and formatting options for fine-tuned control over number animations
Lightweight and easy to integrate into Vue 3 projects

Cons

Limited to number animations, unlike more versatile animation libraries like formkit/auto-animate or tsparticles/tsparticles
Lacks the extensive animation capabilities found in libraries like daybrush/scenejs or ingram-projects/animxyz
Not as widely adopted or maintained compared to some of the other listed projects

cssfx
6,151

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

Code Example

.hover-grow {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.hover-grow:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

Pros

Offers a wide variety of ready-to-use CSS effects without requiring JavaScript
Provides a simple, user-friendly interface for previewing and copying effects
Focuses on pure CSS solutions, making it lightweight and easy to integrate

Cons

Limited to static CSS effects, lacking the advanced animation capabilities of projects like scenejs or vue-lottie
Does not offer programmatic control or dynamic animations like tsparticles or auto-animate
Lacks the comprehensive animation system and utility classes provided by animxyz

scenejs
2,760

daybrush/scenejs is a JavaScript animation library that allows for the creation of complex animations using a scene-like structure.

Code Example

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

Pros

Offers a unique scene-based approach to animation, providing more control over complex sequences
Supports a wide range of properties and easing functions for versatile animations
Provides good documentation and examples for ease of use

Cons

Has a steeper learning curve compared to simpler animation libraries like auto-animate
Lacks the particle system capabilities of tsparticles
May be overkill for simple animations or transitions that can be achieved with CSS or lighter libraries

All Top Projects

auto-animate

13,444

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

8,304

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.