Agent skill · creative production · adithya-s-k
manim-composer
Trigger when: (1) User wants to create an educational/explainer video, (2) User has a vague concept they want visualized, (3) User mentions "3b1b style" or "explain like 3Blue1Brown", (4) User wants to plan a Manim video or animation sequence, (5) User asks to "compose" or "plan" a math/science visualization. Transforms vague video ideas into detailed scene-by-scene plans (scenes.md). Conducts research, asks clarifying questions about audience/scope/focus, and outputs comprehensive scene specifications ready for implementation with ManimCE or ManimGL. Use this BEFORE writing any Manim code. This skill plans the video; use manimce-best-practices or manimgl-best-practices for implementation.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a detailed scene planning template for creating educational videos with Manim, which includes specific narrative and visual storytelling techniques not commonly found in public resources.
What it needs
About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-01-23. 1,033 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Workflow Phase 1: Understand the Concept 1. Research the topic deeply before asking questions Use web search to understand the core concepts Identify the key insights that make this topic interesting Find the "aha moment" - what makes this click for learners Note common misconceptions to address 2. Identify the narrative hook What question does this video answer? Why should the viewer care? What's the surprising or counterintuitive element? Phase 2: Clarify with User Ask targeted questions (not all at once - adapt based on responses): Audience & Scope What math/science background should I assume? (e.g., "knows calculus" or "high school algebra") Target video length? (short: 5-10min, medium: 15-20min, long: 30min+) Should this be self-contained or part of a series? Focus & Depth Any specific aspects to emphasize or skip? Proof-heavy or intuition-focused? Real-world applications to include? Style Preferences Color scheme preferences? Narration style? (casual, formal, playful) Any specific visual metaphors you have in mind? Phase 3: Create scenes.md Output a comprehensive scenes.md file with this structure: 3b1b Style Principles Apply these principles when composing scenes: Visual Storytelling Show, don't just tell - Every concept needs a visual representation Progressive revelation - Build complexity gradually, don't show everything at once Visual continuity - Transform objects rather than replacing them when possible Pacing & Rhythm Pause for insight - Give viewers time to absorb key moments Vary the pace - Mix quick sequences with slower explanations End scenes with resolution - Each scene should feel complete Mathematical Beauty Emphasize elegance - Highlight when math is surprisingly simple or beautiful Connect representations - Show the same concept multiple ways (algebraic, geometric, intuitive) Embrace abstraction gradually - Start concrete, then generalize Engagement Techniques Pose questions - Make viewers curious before revealing answers Acknowledge difficul …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills adithya-s-k/manim-composer