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The industry-standard JavaScript animation library; its official showcase doubles as a motion inspiration gallery

Content updated · 2026-09-07

What is it · 它是什么

What is GSAP?

GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) is the industry-standard JavaScript animation library — behind a huge share of the motion you see in Awwwards-winning sites. It handles what native CSS animation can't: precise timeline control, complex sequencing, coordination across many elements, and high-performance animation on almost any property.

How to use · 怎么用

How to use GSAP

  1. Start with the official Getting Started guide — mastering just tweens and timelines covers the common cases.
  2. Before building page motion, browse the official Showcase to see what's been done with it, find a case close to your goal, and study its implementation.
  3. Pair it with the ScrollTrigger plugin for scroll-driven animation — its signature move.

Key features · 核心特点

Key features of GSAP

  • Mature timeline sequencing — complex chained animations without hand-rolled state machines
  • ScrollTrigger is the de facto standard for scroll-driven motion
  • Framework-agnostic with official React guides
  • Fully free since 2025, including all official plugins and commercial use (licensing changed after the Webflow acquisition — see the official license page)

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