- How do I install happones/kinetix in a Laravel application?
- Install it with Composer using composer require happones/kinetix. Laravel package discovery registers the service provider automatically. Publish the config if you need to customize defaults, then start defining animation presets.
- Which Laravel and PHP versions does Kinetix support?
- Check the package's composer.json for declared PHP and laravel/framework constraints, and test against your application's Laravel version. The README should state supported versions. If constraints are broad or untested, verify in a staging branch before upgrading.
- How do I define reusable animation presets in PHP with Kinetix?
- Define presets in PHP using the package's fluent API, specifying timing, easing, and trigger values. Keep preset definitions in a service provider or config-backed class so they are reusable across Blade views and consistent per environment.
- How do I apply a Kinetix animation preset in a Blade view?
- Apply a preset by name using the provided Blade directive or component in your markup. Kinetix renders framework-agnostic output that works with your existing CSS, so you do not need to compile a separate JavaScript bundle.
- Can I publish and customize Kinetix's configuration?
- Yes. Kinetix ships a publishable config file for global timing and easing defaults. Publish it with Laravel's vendor:publish command, then tune values per environment or extend presets without touching compiled assets.
- Does Kinetix require Vue, React, or a JavaScript animation library?
- No. Kinetix is designed to avoid pulling in a heavy JavaScript animation framework. It generates framework-agnostic output that works with any CSS setup, including plain CSS, Tailwind, or custom design systems.
- Will Kinetix work with Tailwind CSS or my existing CSS pipeline?
- Kinetix output is framework-agnostic, so it can sit alongside Tailwind or a custom CSS pipeline. Confirm that the generated classes or CSS variables match your build setup, especially if you use Tailwind's CSS-first configuration or purge unused styles.
- Does Kinetix support Laravel SSR or Inertia applications?
- Kinetix is primarily Blade and CSS oriented, so it does not own client-side state. If you use Inertia or SSR, test that motion output is deterministic and does not cause hydration mismatches or flash-of-incorrect styling.
- Is Kinetix production-ready and actively maintained?
- Review the repository's release history, test coverage, issue response time, and declared Laravel version constraints before adopting it in production. Because Kinetix is lightweight, the main risk is integration fit rather than runtime weight. Confirm maintenance cadence and compatibility with your Laravel version.
- What are alternatives to Kinetix for animations in Laravel?
- Common alternatives include CSS transitions and keyframes, Tailwind animation utilities, Alpine.js transitions, Motion One, and GSAP. Kinetix's distinction is defining reusable animation presets in PHP and applying them from Blade while keeping output CSS-friendly.