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+---
+name: motion-ui
+description: "Production-ready UI motion system for React/Next.js. Use when implementing animations, transitions, or motion patterns."
+---
+
+# Motion System v4.2
+
+Production-ready UI motion system for React / Next.js.
+
+Focused on **performance, accessibility, and usability** — not decoration.
+
+## When to Use
+
+Use this motion system when motion:
+
+* Guides attention (e.g., onboarding, key actions)
+* Communicates state (loading, success, error, transitions)
+* Preserves spatial continuity (layout changes, navigation)
+
+### Appropriate Scenarios
+
+* Interactive components (buttons, modals, menus)
+* State transitions (loading → loaded, open → closed)
+* Navigation and layout continuity (shared elements, crossfade)
+
+### Considerations
+
+* **Accessibility**: Always support reduced motion
+* **Device adaptation**: Adjust for low-end devices
+* **Performance trade-offs**: Prefer responsiveness over visual smoothness
+
+### Avoid Using Motion When
+
+* It is purely decorative
+* It reduces usability or clarity
+* It impacts performance negatively
+
+---
+
+## How It Works
+
+### Core Principle
+
+Motion must:
+
+* Guide attention
+* Communicate state
+* Preserve spatial continuity
+
+If it does none → remove it.
+
+---
+
+### Installation
+
+```bash
+npm install motion
+```
+
+---
+
+### Version
+
+* `motion/react` - default for current Motion for React projects (package: `motion`)
+* `framer-motion` - legacy import path for projects that still depend on Framer Motion
+
+**Do not mix.** Mixing causes conflicting internal schedulers and broken `AnimatePresence` contexts — components from one package will not coordinate exit animations with components from the other.
+
+To check which version your project uses:
+
+```bash
+cat package.json | grep -E '"motion"|"framer-motion"'
+```
+
+Always import from one source consistently:
+
+```ts
+// Correct (modern)
+import { motion, AnimatePresence } from "motion/react"
+
+// Correct (legacy)
+import { motion, AnimatePresence } from "framer-motion"
+
+// Never mix both in the same project
+```
+
+---
+
+### Motion Tokens
+
+```ts
+// motionTokens.ts
+export const motionTokens = {
+  duration: {
+    fast: 0.18,
+    normal: 0.35,
+    slow: 0.6
+  },
+  // Use these as the `ease` value inside a `transition` object:
+  // transition={{ duration: motionTokens.duration.normal, ease: motionTokens.easing.smooth }}
+  easing: {
+    smooth: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] as [number, number, number, number],
+    sharp:  [0.4,  0, 0.2, 1] as [number, number, number, number]
+  },
+  distance: {
+    sm: 8,
+    md: 16,
+    lg: 24
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Usage example:
+
+```tsx
+import { motionTokens } from "@/lib/motionTokens"
+
+<motion.div
+  initial={{ opacity: 0, y: motionTokens.distance.md }}
+  animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+  transition={{
+    duration: motionTokens.duration.normal,
+    ease: motionTokens.easing.smooth
+  }}
+/>
+```
+
+---
+
+### Performance Rules
+
+**Safe**
+
+* transform
+* opacity
+
+**Avoid**
+
+* width / height
+* top / left
+
+Rule: responsiveness > smoothness
+
+---
+
+### Device Adaptation
+
+The heuristic combines CPU core count **and** available memory for a more reliable signal. `deviceMemory` is available on Chrome/Android; the fallback covers Safari and Firefox.
+
+```ts
+const isLowEnd =
+  typeof navigator !== "undefined" && (
+    // Low memory (Chrome/Android only; undefined elsewhere → treat as capable)
+    (navigator.deviceMemory !== undefined && navigator.deviceMemory <= 2) ||
+    // Few cores AND no memory API (covers Safari/Firefox on weak hardware)
+    (navigator.deviceMemory === undefined && navigator.hardwareConcurrency <= 4)
+  )
+
+const duration = isLowEnd ? 0.2 : 0.4
+```
+
+---
+
+### Accessibility
+
+#### JS (useReducedMotion)
+
+```tsx
+import { motion, useReducedMotion } from "motion/react"
+
+export function FadeIn() {
+  const reduce = useReducedMotion()
+
+  return (
+    <motion.div
+      initial={{ opacity: 0, y: reduce ? 0 : 24 }}
+      animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+    />
+  )
+}
+```
+
+#### CSS
+
+```css
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .motion-safe-transition {
+    transition: opacity 0.2s;
+  }
+
+  .motion-reduce-transform {
+    transform: none !important;
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Tailwind
+
+```html
+<div class="motion-safe:animate-fade motion-reduce:opacity-100"></div>
+```
+
+---
+
+### Architecture & Patterns
+
+#### Core Patterns
+
+| Scenario | Pattern |
+|---|---|
+| Hover feedback | `whileHover` |
+| Tap / press feedback | `whileTap` |
+| Reveal on scroll | `whileInView` |
+| Scroll-linked value | `useScroll` + `useTransform` |
+| Conditional mount/unmount | `AnimatePresence` |
+| Small layout shifts (single element, < ~300px change) | `layout` prop |
+| Large layout shifts or full-page reflows | Avoid `layout`; use CSS transitions or page-level routing instead |
+| Complex, imperative sequences | `useAnimate` |
+
+> **Why avoid `layout` on large containers?** Framer's layout animation uses `transform` to reconcile positions, but on elements that span the full viewport or trigger deep reflow, the measurement cost causes visible jank and CLS. Prefer CSS Grid/Flexbox transitions or coordinate with `layoutId` on specific child elements only.
+
+#### Layout & Transitions
+
+* Shared element transitions → `layoutId` (must be unique per mounted instance)
+* Enter / exit transitions → `AnimatePresence` (see `mode` guidance below)
+
+#### AnimatePresence `mode`
+
+Always specify `mode` explicitly — the default (`"sync"`) runs enter and exit simultaneously, which causes visual overlap in most UI patterns.
+
+| `mode` | When to use |
+|---|---|
+| `"wait"` | Exit completes before enter starts. Use for **modals, toasts, page transitions**. |
+| `"sync"` (default) | Enter and exit overlap. Use only when overlap is intentional (e.g., crossfade carousels). |
+| `"popLayout"` | Exiting element is popped out of flow immediately; remaining items animate to fill. Use for **lists, tabs, dismissible cards**. |
+
+```tsx
+// Modal — always use "wait"
+<AnimatePresence mode="wait">
+  {open && <Modal key="modal" />}
+</AnimatePresence>
+
+// Dismissible list item — use "popLayout"
+<AnimatePresence mode="popLayout">
+  {items.map(item => <Card key={item.id} />)}
+</AnimatePresence>
+```
+
+---
+
+### Advanced Patterns (Concepts)
+
+* Parallax (scroll-linked transforms)
+* Scroll storytelling (sticky sections)
+* 3D tilt (pointer-based transforms)
+* Crossfade (shared `layoutId`)
+* Progressive reveal (clip-path)
+* Skeleton loading (looped opacity)
+* Micro-interactions (hover/tap feedback)
+* Spring system (physics-based motion)
+
+---
+
+### Modal Essentials
+
+* Focus trap
+* Escape close
+* Scroll lock
+* ARIA roles
+* Use `AnimatePresence mode="wait"` so exit animation completes before the next modal enters
+
+#### Full Example
+
+```tsx
+import React, { useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react"
+import { motion, AnimatePresence } from "motion/react"
+
+function useFocusTrap(ref: React.RefObject<HTMLDivElement | null>, active: boolean) {
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!active || !ref.current) return
+    const el = ref.current
+    const focusable = el.querySelectorAll<HTMLElement>(
+      'button, [href], input, select, textarea, [tabindex]:not([tabindex="-1"])'
+    )
+    const first = focusable[0]
+    const last  = focusable[focusable.length - 1]
+
+    function handleKey(e: KeyboardEvent) {
+      if (e.key !== "Tab") return
+      if (e.shiftKey && document.activeElement === first) {
+        e.preventDefault()
+        last?.focus()
+      } else if (!e.shiftKey && document.activeElement === last) {
+        e.preventDefault()
+        first?.focus()
+      }
+    }
+
+    el.addEventListener("keydown", handleKey)
+    first?.focus()
+    return () => el.removeEventListener("keydown", handleKey)
+  }, [active, ref])
+}
+
+function useScrollLock(active: boolean) {
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!active) return
+    const prev = document.body.style.overflow
+    document.body.style.overflow = "hidden"
+    return () => { document.body.style.overflow = prev }
+  }, [active])
+}
+
+function Modal({ open, closeModal }: { open: boolean; closeModal: () => void }) {
+  const ref = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
+
+  useFocusTrap(ref, open)
+  useScrollLock(open)
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    function onKey(e: KeyboardEvent) {
+      if (e.key === "Escape") closeModal()
+    }
+    if (open) window.addEventListener("keydown", onKey)
+    return () => window.removeEventListener("keydown", onKey)
+  }, [open, closeModal])
+
+  return (
+    // mode="wait" ensures exit animation finishes before any new modal enters
+    <AnimatePresence mode="wait">
+      {open && (
+        <motion.div
+          role="dialog"
+          aria-modal="true"
+          aria-labelledby="modal-title"
+          initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
+          animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
+          exit={{ opacity: 0 }}
+          transition={{ duration: 0.2 }}
+          className="fixed inset-0 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/40"
+        >
+          <motion.div
+            ref={ref}
+            initial={{ scale: 0.95, opacity: 0 }}
+            animate={{ scale: 1,    opacity: 1 }}
+            exit={{    scale: 0.95, opacity: 0 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.2, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] }}
+            className="bg-white p-6 rounded"
+          >
+            <h2 id="modal-title">Dialog Title</h2>
+            <button onClick={closeModal}>Close</button>
+          </motion.div>
+        </motion.div>
+      )}
+    </AnimatePresence>
+  )
+}
+
+export function Example() {
+  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false)
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <button onClick={() => setOpen(true)}>Open</button>
+      <Modal open={open} closeModal={() => setOpen(false)} />
+    </>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### SSR Safety
+
+* Match initial states between server and client renders
+* Avoid implicit animation origins (always set `initial` explicitly)
+* Wrap motion components in `"use client"` in Next.js App Router
+
+---
+
+### Debugging
+
+Check:
+
+* Wrong import (mixing `motion/react` and `framer-motion`)
+* Missing `"use client"` directive in Next.js App Router
+* Missing `key` prop on `AnimatePresence` children
+* Hydration mismatch (initial state differs between SSR and client)
+* `layout` prop misuse on large containers causing reflow jank
+* State-driven animation not triggering (check dependency arrays)
+
+---
+
+### QA
+
+* No CLS
+* Keyboard works
+* Focus trapped in modals
+* ARIA roles correct (`role="dialog"`, `aria-modal="true"`)
+* Reduced motion respected (`useReducedMotion` + CSS media query)
+* No hydration warnings in Next.js
+* Animations stop cleanly on unmount (no memory leaks)
+* `AnimatePresence mode` set explicitly on all usage sites
+
+---
+
+### Anti-Patterns
+
+* Animating layout properties (`width`, `height`, `top`, `left`)
+* Infinite animations without purpose (always ask: what state does this communicate?)
+* Over-staggering lists (keep `staggerChildren` ≤ 0.1s; beyond that it feels slow)
+* Ignoring reduced motion preferences
+* Using `layout` on large or full-viewport containers
+* Omitting `mode` on `AnimatePresence` (default `"sync"` causes visual overlap)
+* Using motion purely for decoration
+
+---
+
+### Philosophy
+
+Motion is interaction design.
+
+---
+
+### Final Rule
+
+> If motion does not improve UX → remove it.
+
+---
+
+## Examples
+
+### Button Interaction
+
+```tsx
+import { motion } from "motion/react"
+
+export function Button() {
+  return (
+    <motion.button
+      whileHover={{ scale: 1.02 }}
+      whileTap={{ scale: 0.97 }}
+      transition={{ duration: 0.15, ease: [0.4, 0, 0.2, 1] }}
+    >
+      Click me
+    </motion.button>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Reduced Motion Example
+
+```tsx
+import { motion, useReducedMotion } from "motion/react"
+
+export function FadeIn() {
+  const reduce = useReducedMotion()
+
+  return (
+    <motion.div
+      initial={{ opacity: 0, y: reduce ? 0 : 24 }}
+      animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+      transition={{ duration: reduce ? 0.1 : 0.35, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] }}
+    />
+  )
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Stagger List
+
+```tsx
+import { motion } from "motion/react"
+
+const container = {
+  hidden: {},
+  visible: {
+    transition: { staggerChildren: 0.08 } // keep ≤ 0.1s to avoid sluggishness
+  }
+}
+
+const item = {
+  hidden:  { opacity: 0, y: 10 },
+  visible: { opacity: 1, y: 0,  transition: { duration: 0.3, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] } }
+}
+
+export function List() {
+  return (
+    <motion.ul variants={container} initial="hidden" animate="visible">
+      {[1, 2, 3].map(i => (
+        <motion.li key={i} variants={item}>Item {i}</motion.li>
+      ))}
+    </motion.ul>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Modal with AnimatePresence
+
+```tsx
+import { motion, AnimatePresence } from "motion/react"
+
+export function Modal({ open }: { open: boolean }) {
+  return (
+    <AnimatePresence mode="wait">
+      {open && (
+        <motion.div
+          initial={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
+          animate={{ opacity: 1, scale: 1    }}
+          exit={{    opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
+          transition={{ duration: 0.2, ease: [0.22, 1, 0.36, 1] }}
+        />
+      )}
+    </AnimatePresence>
+  )
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Scroll Parallax
+
+```tsx
+import { useScroll, useTransform, motion } from "motion/react"
+
+export function Parallax() {
+  const { scrollYProgress } = useScroll()
+  const y = useTransform(scrollYProgress, [0, 1], [0, -80])
+
+  return <motion.div style={{ y }} />
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Skeleton Loading
+
+```tsx
+import { motion } from "motion/react"
+
+export function Skeleton() {
+  return (
+    <motion.div
+      className="bg-gray-200 h-6 w-full rounded"
+      animate={{ opacity: [0.5, 1, 0.5] }}
+      transition={{
+        duration: 1.5,       // comfortable pulse — was missing, caused fast flash
+        repeat: Infinity,
+        ease: "easeInOut"
+      }}
+    />
+  )
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Shared Layout (Crossfade)
+
+```tsx
+import { motion } from "motion/react"
+
+// layoutId must be unique per mounted instance.
+// If multiple instances can exist simultaneously, append a unique id:
+// layoutId={`shared-${item.id}`}
+export function Shared() {
+  return <motion.div layoutId="shared" />
+}
+```