AI-powered cinematic animations from workflow transcripts - Jony Ive precision meets Hans Zimmer timing
npm install agent-animateAI-powered cinematic animations from workflow transcripts
Transform automation tutorials into stunning visualizations with Jony Ive precision and Hans Zimmer timing.


- š¤ AI-Powered: Uses OpenAI's advanced models to understand and visualize workflows
- šÆ Zero Overlaps: Physics-based layout algorithms ensure perfect component positioning
- š¤ Human-in-the-Loop: Quality assurance with human review at critical phases
- šØ Cinematic Quality: Jony Ive design principles + Hans Zimmer timing structure
- ā” Developer-First: Production-ready CLI with modern tooling
- š§ Highly Configurable: Flexible templates and configuration system
``bashInstall globally
npm install -g agent-animate
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`bash
Create a new project
agent-animate create my-animation-projectConfigure your OpenAI API key
agent-animate configGenerate animation from transcript
agent-animate generate --input transcript.txt --output animation.htmlStart development server
agent-animate serve --open
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`bash
Start local development server
cd web
python3 -m http.server 8000
Open http://localhost:8000
`šÆ Vision
Create smooth, professional animations that explain systems architecture and business logic with the precision of Jony Ive and the timing of Hans Zimmer.ā
Current Features
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- GSAP-powered animations with smooth easing curves
- SVG-based components for crisp, scalable graphics
- Responsive layout that adapts to different screen sizes
- Dark developer theme with monospace fonts$3
- Auto-detection of component types (clients, APIs, services, databases)
- Smart positioning using tier-based layout
- Visual indicators with type labels and status dots
- Connection paths with curved lines and arrows$3
- Play/Pause/Restart with visual feedback
- Progress tracking with time display
- Scene navigation between animation phases
- Duration controls (10s, 15s, 20s, 30s)$3
- Natural language parsing of technical descriptions
- Pattern matching for component identification
- Relationship detection between services
- Default architectures for common patternsšļø Project Structure
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web/
āāā index.html # Main application interface
āāā debug.html # Debugging/testing interface
āāā test.html # Component visibility testing
āāā src/
ā āāā AgentAnimate.js # Main orchestrator class
ā āāā parsers/
ā ā āāā ArchitectureParser.js # Natural language ā architecture
ā āāā components/
ā ā āāā Component.js # SVG component creation/animation
ā ā āāā Connection.js # Connection lines between components
ā ā āāā DataPacket.js # Animated data flow particles
ā āāā animations/
ā ā āāā CinematicTimeline.js # GSAP timeline orchestration
ā ā āāā SceneManager.js # Scene creation and management
ā āāā utils/
ā āāā ResponsiveManager.js # Layout and responsive handling
āāā README.md # This file
`š Usage
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1. Start the server:
`bash
cd web
python3 -m http.server 8000
`2. Open browser: http://localhost:8000
3. Enter a prompt:
- "oauth authentication with jwt tokens and session management"
- "microservices with API gateway and message queue"
- "e-commerce system with payment processing"
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1. Open transcript interface: http://localhost:8000/transcript.html2. Paste video transcript describing workflows or automation processes
3. Select parser mode:
- Workflow/Automation: For automation platforms (Zapier, n8n, AppMixer)
- System Architecture: For technical system descriptions
- Smart Detection: Automatically detects the best parser
4. Examples that work well:
- AppMixer/Zapier/n8n tutorial transcripts
- Workflow automation demos
- Integration setup walkthroughs
- API connection tutorials
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- Space bar: Play/Pause
- R key: Restart
- Ctrl+Enter: Generate from transcript
- Timeline controls: Navigate scenesš¬ Animation Flows
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1. Scene Introduction (15%)
- Animated title and subtitle
- System overview text2. Client Layer (20%)
- Reveal user-facing applications
- Highlight client components
3. API Layer (20%)
- Show API gateways and load balancers
- Animate client ā API connections
4. Service Layer (20%)
- Display business logic services
- Connect APIs to services
5. Complete System (25%)
- Show full architecture
- Activate data flow animations
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1. Workflow Introduction (20%)
- Extract title from transcript
- Show automation overview2. Platform Layer (20%)
- Reveal automation platform (Zapier, n8n, etc.)
- Highlight workflow designer
3. Service Integrations (25%)
- Show connected services (Gmail, Notion, Slack)
- Color-coded by service type
4. Data Flow (35%)
- Animate workflow execution
- Show trigger ā action flow
- Demonstrate data mapping
šØ Design Principles
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- Monospace fonts for technical authenticity
- Black background with white text/borders
- Minimal, clean aesthetics focused on clarity
- Smooth transitions with professional easing$3
- Cinematic pacing with proper scene holds
- Staggered reveals to guide viewer attention
- Bounce effects for satisfying feedback
- Smooth curves using cubic-bezier timing$3
- Immediate feedback from all interactions
- Keyboard shortcuts for power users
- Responsive design for all screen sizes
- Clear visual hierarchy in componentsš ļø Technical Details
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- GSAP 3.12.2 - Animation engine
- MotionPathPlugin - Data packet animations
- Modern browser with SVG support$3
- 60 FPS animations with hardware acceleration
- Efficient SVG rendering for crisp graphics
- Smart component batching to minimize DOM operations
- Responsive viewBox scaling for all devices$3
- Chrome/Edge 88+
- Firefox 85+
- Safari 14+š§ Development Notes
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- AgentAnimate: Main application controller
- ArchitectureParser: Converts prompts to architecture data
- Component: SVG component creation and animation
- CinematicTimeline: GSAP timeline orchestration
- ResponsiveManager: Layout and positioning$3
- Components start hidden (opacity: 0, scale: 0.3)
- Timeline reveals them in logical groups
- Connections animate after components are visible
- Data packets flow along connection paths$3
- Console logging for all major operations
- Visual debugging in debug.html and test.html`2. Smarter Parsing
- Better entity recognition
- More relationship patterns
- Custom architecture templates
3. Visual Variety
- More component types (CDN, monitoring, etc.)
- Custom icons and visual indicators
- Color coding for different services
5. Export Features
- Video export (MP4/WebM)
- GIF generation
- High-resolution renders
7. Advanced Features
- Custom component library
- Animation speed controls
- Voice narration sync