GSAP Performance
Official GSAP skill for performance — prefer transforms, avoid layout thrashing, will-change, batching. Use when optimizing GSAP animations, reducing jank, or when the user asks about animation performance, FPS, or smooth 60fps.
Overview
The GSAP Performance skill, part of the mxyhi/ok-skills repository, provides specialized guidance for developers using AI agents like Claude or Cursor to optimize web animations. This skill focuses on technical best practices to ensure smooth 60fps execution by prioritizing CSS transforms over property changes that trigger layout recalculations. It addresses common performance bottlenecks such as layout thrashing and provides strategies for implementing the will-change property and batching updates effectively. By integrating these techniques, the skill helps reduce browser jank and improves overall rendering efficiency. The mxyhi/ok-skills project, which hosts this documentation, has gained significant community interest with over 400 stars on GitHub, reflecting its utility in modern frontend design workflows.
Use Cases
Install Notes
# Review source first
open https://github.com/mxyhi/ok-skills/blob/main/gsap-skills/gsap-performance/SKILL.mdCopy or clone the skill folder into your agent skills directory after reviewing its instructions and scripts.
Security Notes
This skill provides conceptual optimization techniques and code patterns for GSAP animations. Users should review all AI-generated code to ensure it aligns with their project's specific security policies and browser compatibility requirements. No specific system permissions or third-party dependencies are required to utilize these performance strategies.
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