Learn SVELTE-MOTION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Installation Setup
Install: `npm install svelte-motion`
Import motion components: `import { motion } from 'svelte-motion'`
Wrap elements with <motion.div> or similar components
Define props like animate, initial, transition
Use Svelte store values for custom animations
Environment Setup
Node.js installed
Svelte or SvelteKit environment
Modern browser support
Optional: VSCode + Svelte extension
Vite for bundling
Config Files
package.json
svelte.config.js
App.svelte
routes/+page.svelte (for SvelteKit)
stores/motion.js
Cli Commands
npm install svelte-motion
npm run dev
npm run build
npm run preview
Optional: TypeScript configuration
Internationalization
Animations unaffected by locale
Pair with Svelte-i18n
Variants can control language-dependent layout
Text animations localizable
RTL/LTR unaffected
Accessibility
Avoid excessive motion for sensitive users
Provide reduced-motion settings
Ensure animations do not block focus
Use ARIA attributes normally
Gesture interactions fully accessible
Ui Styling
Animations applied via style transforms
Combine CSS for static layout
Use CSS variables driven by motion
Responsiveness handled via Svelte reactivity
Global styles compatible
State Management
Animated values stored in Svelte stores
Variants map states to styles
Transitions controlled via props
Reactive Svelte updates trigger animations
Stores provide real-time spring values
Data Management
Animation states via variants
Gesture data stored in reactive values
Spring stores map motion to DOM
List animations use keyed each blocks
Svelte reactivity ensures consistency