| name | manim_skill |
| description | Create mathematical animations using Manim (Community Edition or ManimGL). Includes best practices, examples, and rules for creating high-quality videos. |
Manim Skill
This skill provides comprehensive capabilities for generating mathematical animations. It consolidates best practices for both Manim Community Edition and ManimGL.
📚 Libraries
- Manim Community (
manim): Use for production, education, and stability. from manim import *
- ManimGL (
manimgl): Use for 3D, interactive scenes, and performance. from manimlib import *
🚀 How to Use
This skill repository contains detailed rule files. When writing Manim code, refer to the following paths for patterns:
Manim Community Edition
- Animations:
manimce-best-practices/rules/animations.md
- Scenes:
manimce-best-practices/rules/scenes.md
- Text/LaTeX:
manimce-best-practices/rules/text.md
ManimGL
- 3D Scenes:
manimgl-best-practices/rules/3d.md
- Camera:
manimgl-best-practices/rules/camera.md
- Interactive:
manimgl-best-practices/rules/interactive.md
🛠️ Usage Protocol
- Choose the Library: Decide between CE (2D/Standard) or GL (3D/Performance).
- Review Rules: Read the relevant best practice file before generating code.
- Execute: Use the
manim or manimgl CLI to render.
📦 Dependencies
Ensure FFmpeg and LaTeX are installed.
- Python:
uv add manim or uv add manimgl
- System:
ffmpeg, latex (TeX Live/MiKTeX)
