🎬 Agent Animate

AI-powered cinematic animations from workflow transcripts

Transform automation tutorials into stunning visualizations with Jony Ive precision and Hans Zimmer timing.


✨ Features

- 🤖 AI-Powered: Uses OpenAI's advanced models to understand and visualize workflows
- 🎯 Zero Overlaps: Physics-based layout algorithms ensure perfect component positioning
- 👤 Human-in-the-Loop: Quality assurance with human review at critical phases
- 🎨 Cinematic Quality: Jony Ive design principles + Hans Zimmer timing structure
- ⚡ Developer-First: Production-ready CLI with modern tooling
- 🔧 Highly Configurable: Flexible templates and configuration system

🚀 Quick Start

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``bash


Install globally

npm install -g agent-animate

Or use with npx

npx agent-animate --help
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`bash


Create a new project

agent-animate create my-animation-project

Configure your OpenAI API key

agent-animate config

Generate animation from transcript

agent-animate generate --input transcript.txt --output animation.html

Start 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

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🎯 Vision

Create smooth, professional animations that explain systems architecture and business logic with the precision of Jony Ive and the timing of Hans Zimmer.

✅ 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

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- 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

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- Play/Pause/Restart with visual feedback
- Progress tracking with time display
- Scene navigation between animation phases
- Duration controls (10s, 15s, 20s, 30s)

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- Natural language parsing of technical descriptions
- Pattern matching for component identification
- Relationship detection between services
- Default architectures for common patterns

🏗️ Project Structure

`
web/
├── index.html # Main application interface
├── debug.html # Debugging/testing interface
├── test.html # Component visibility testing
├── src/
│ ├── AgentAnimate.js # Main orchestrator class
│ ├── parsers/
│ │ └── ArchitectureParser.js # Natural language → architecture
│ ├── components/
│ │ ├── Component.js # SVG component creation/animation
│ │ ├── Connection.js # Connection lines between components
│ │ └── DataPacket.js # Animated data flow particles
│ ├── animations/
│ │ ├── CinematicTimeline.js # GSAP timeline orchestration
│ │ └── SceneManager.js # Scene creation and management
│ └── utils/
│ └── ResponsiveManager.js # Layout and responsive handling
└── README.md # This file
`

🚀 Usage

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1. Start the server:
`bash
cd web
python3 -m http.server 8000
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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.html

2. 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 scenes

🎬 Animation Flows

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1. Scene Introduction (15%)
- Animated title and subtitle
- System overview text

2. Client Layer (20%)
- Reveal user-facing applications
- Highlight client components

3. API Layer (20%)
- Show API gateways and load balancers
- Animate client → 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 overview

2. 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 → action flow
- Demonstrate data mapping

🎨 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

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- Cinematic pacing with proper scene holds
- Staggered reveals to guide viewer attention
- Bounce effects for satisfying feedback
- Smooth curves using cubic-bezier timing

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- Immediate feedback from all interactions
- Keyboard shortcuts for power users
- Responsive design for all screen sizes
- Clear visual hierarchy in components

🛠️ Technical Details

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- GSAP 3.12.2 - Animation engine
- MotionPathPlugin - Data packet animations
- Modern browser with SVG support

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- 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

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- Chrome/Edge 88+
- Firefox 85+
- Safari 14+

🔧 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

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- 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

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- Console logging for all major operations
- Visual debugging in debug.html and test.html`
- Component position and connection path verification

📈 Next Improvements

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1. Enhanced Animation Quality
- More sophisticated easing curves
- Better component entrance effects
- Improved connection drawing animations

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

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4. Data Flow Animations
- Realistic packet movement
- Different flow types (HTTP, WebSocket, etc.)
- Error states and retries

5. Export Features
- Video export (MP4/WebM)
- GIF generation
- High-resolution renders

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6. Embed System
- Shareable animation URLs
- Customizable embed sizes
- Social media integration

7. Advanced Features
- Custom component library
- Animation speed controls
- Voice narration sync