Learn ANIMEJS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Installation Setup
Install via npm: npm install animejs
Or include via CDN: <script src='https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/animejs@3.2.1/lib/anime.min.js'></script>
Import anime in JS: import anime from 'animejs/lib/anime.es.js'
Add HTML or SVG elements to animate
Initialize animations via anime() calls
Environment Setup
Modern browser with ES6 support
Optional npm/yarn for package management
HTML or SVG elements ready for animation
JavaScript runtime environment
Optional bundler (Webpack, Vite, Rollup)
Config Files
index.html - HTML/SVG elements to animate
main.js - anime.js scripts
styles.css - optional styling
assets/ - images or SVGs
utils/ - helper animation logic
Cli Commands
npm install animejs -> install library
yarn add animejs -> alternative install
Import via ES modules for framework usage
Include via CDN for direct browser use
Run animations via anime() in JS
Internationalization
Animation library is language-agnostic
All callbacks and logs can be localized via JS
Text content animations respect existing localization
No engine-imposed language restrictions
Fully compatible with global web applications
Accessibility
Anime.js animations do not interfere with screen readers
Ensure motion effects respect prefers-reduced-motion
DOM updates are standard and accessible
Avoid animations that disrupt focus/navigation
Use semantic HTML for interactive elements
Ui Styling
Handled via CSS for base styles
Anime.js manipulates CSS or SVG properties dynamically
Transitions and transforms applied inline
Use classes or IDs as selectors
UI integration fully compatible with existing HTML/CSS
State Management
Animation state handled internally by anime.js
Timeline tracks sequence progress
Callbacks allow custom state updates
Animation loops and reverses managed internally
Target properties updated per frame
Data Management
Animatable properties defined in JS objects
Keyframes and timelines as structured data
Store animation parameters externally if needed
Use variables for dynamic animations
Avoid excessive DOM queries per frame