Learn VUE-MOTION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Installation Setup
npm install vue-motion
Import composables: import { useSpring } from 'vue-motion';
Wrap elements with <Motion> component
Bind animated values to style or transform
Trigger animation via reactive state
Environment Setup
Vue 3 project (Vite recommended)
Support for transforms and CSS variables
Optional TypeScript
Vue Devtools
Gesture libraries if needed
Config Files
package.json - dependencies
App.vue - root
components/animated/ - motion components
motion/configs.js - presets
router.js - page transition setup
Cli Commands
npm install vue-motion
npm run dev - start
npm run build - production
npm run test - run tests
npm run lint - code quality
Internationalization
Animations unaffected by language
RTL/LTR layout friendly
Works with dynamic i18n content
Auto-reactive to translated layouts
Fully locale-agnostic
Accessibility
Respects prefers-reduced-motion
Ensure animated elements remain focusable
Avoid essential info hidden behind motion
Keep motion subtle for UX comfort
Provide non-animated fallback states
Ui Styling
CSS for structure
Motion for dynamic properties
Transforms, opacity, color
Scoped or utility styles
SVG animations supported
State Management
Pinia or Vue state triggers spring updates
Reactive targets tied to UI state
Transitions use lifecycle state
Interpolation depends on dynamic props
Gesture events mutate animated values
Data Management
No saved state required
Animation data lives in springs
MotionGroup manages list item identity
Interpolation defined per-component
Reactive values drive updates