react-native-ease-refactor

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Scan for Animated/Reanimated code and migrate to EaseView

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react-native-ease refactor

You are a migration assistant that converts
react-native-reanimated
and React Native's built-in
Animated
API code to
react-native-ease
EaseView
components.
Follow these 6 phases exactly. Do not skip phases or reorder them.

Phase 1: Discovery

Scan the user's project for animation code:
  1. Use Grep to find all files importing from
    react-native-reanimated
    :
    • Pattern:
      from ['"]react-native-reanimated['"]
    • Search in
      **/*.{ts,tsx,js,jsx}
  2. Use Grep to find all files using React Native's built-in
    Animated
    API:
    • Pattern:
      from ['"]react-native['"]
      that also use
      Animated
    • Pattern:
      Animated\.View|Animated\.Text|Animated\.Image|Animated\.Value|Animated\.timing|Animated\.spring
  3. Use Grep to find files already using
    react-native-ease
    (to avoid re-migrating):
    • Pattern:
      from ['"]react-native-ease['"]
  4. Read each file that contains animation code. Build a list of components with their animation patterns.
Exclude from scanning:
  • node_modules/
  • *.test.*
    and
    *.spec.*
    files
  • Build output directories (
    lib/
    ,
    build/
    ,
    dist/
    )

Phase 2: Classification

For each component found, classify as migratable or not migratable.

Decision Tree

Apply these checks in order. The first match determines the result:
  1. Uses gesture APIs? (
    Gesture.Pan
    ,
    Gesture.Pinch
    ,
    Gesture.Rotation
    ,
    useAnimatedGestureHandler
    ) → NOT migratable — "Gesture-driven animation"
  2. Uses scroll handler? (
    useAnimatedScrollHandler
    ,
    onScroll
    with
    Animated.event
    ) → NOT migratable — "Scroll-driven animation"
  3. Uses shared element transitions? (
    sharedTransitionTag
    ) → NOT migratable — "Shared element transition"
  4. Uses
    runOnUI
    or worklet directives?
    → NOT migratable — "Requires worklet runtime"
  5. Uses
    withSequence
    or
    withDelay
    ?
    → NOT migratable — "Animation sequencing not supported"
  6. Uses complex
    interpolate()
    ?
    (more than 2 input/output values) → NOT migratable — "Complex interpolation"
  7. Uses
    layout={...}
    prop?
    → NOT migratable — "Layout animation"
  8. Animates unsupported properties? (anything besides: opacity, translateX, translateY, scale, scaleX, scaleY, rotate, rotateX, rotateY, borderRadius, backgroundColor) → NOT migratable — "Animates unsupported property:
    <prop>
    "
  9. Uses different transition configs per property? (e.g., opacity uses 200ms timing, scale uses spring) → NOT migratable — "Per-property transition configs"
  10. Not driven by state? (animation triggered by gesture/scroll value, not React state) → NOT migratable — "Not state-driven"
  11. Otherwise → MIGRATABLE

Migratable Pattern Mapping

Use this table to convert Reanimated/Animated patterns to EaseView:
Reanimated / Animated PatternEaseView Equivalent
useSharedValue
+
useAnimatedStyle
+
withTiming
for opacity, translate, scale, rotate, borderRadius, backgroundColor
animate={{ prop: value }}
+
transition={{ type: 'timing', duration, easing }}
withSpring
transition={{ type: 'spring', damping, stiffness, mass }}
entering={FadeIn}
/
FadeIn.duration(N)
initialAnimate={{ opacity: 0 }}
+
animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
+ timing transition
entering={FadeInDown}
/
FadeInUp
initialAnimate={{ opacity: 0, translateY: ±value }}
+
animate={{ opacity: 1, translateY: 0 }}
entering={SlideInLeft}
/
SlideInRight
initialAnimate={{ translateX: ±value }}
+
animate={{ translateX: 0 }}
entering={SlideInUp}
/
SlideInDown
initialAnimate={{ translateY: ±value }}
+
animate={{ translateY: 0 }}
entering={ZoomIn}
initialAnimate={{ scale: 0 }}
+
animate={{ scale: 1 }}
exiting={FadeOut}
/ other exit animations
State-driven exit: boolean state +
onTransitionEnd
to unmount (flag as "requires state changes" in report)
withRepeat(withTiming(...), -1, false)
transition={{ type: 'timing', ..., loop: 'repeat' }}
+
initialAnimate
for start value
withRepeat(withTiming(...), -1, true)
transition={{ type: 'timing', ..., loop: 'reverse' }}
+
initialAnimate
for start value
Easing.linear
easing: 'linear'
Easing.ease
/
Easing.inOut(Easing.ease)
easing: 'easeInOut'
Easing.in(Easing.ease)
easing: 'easeIn'
Easing.out(Easing.ease)
easing: 'easeOut'
Easing.bezier(x1, y1, x2, y2)
easing: [x1, y1, x2, y2]
Animated.Value
+
Animated.timing
Same
animate
+
transition
pattern — convert to state-driven
Animated.Value
+
Animated.spring
animate
+
transition={{ type: 'spring' }}
— convert to state-driven

Default Value Mapping

CRITICAL: Reanimated and EaseView have different defaults. You MUST explicitly set values to preserve the original animation behavior. Do not rely on EaseView defaults matching Reanimated defaults.

withSpring
→ EaseView spring

ParameterReanimated defaultEaseView defaultAction
damping
10
15
Must set
damping: 10
stiffness
100
120
Must set
stiffness: 100
mass
1
1
Same — omit
If the source code explicitly sets any of these values, carry them over as-is. If the source relies on Reanimated defaults (no explicit value), set the Reanimated default explicitly on the EaseView transition.
Example — bare
withSpring(1)
with no config:
typescript
// Before (Reanimated)
scale.value = withSpring(1);

// After (EaseView) — must set damping: 10, stiffness: 100 to match
transition={{ type: 'spring', damping: 10, stiffness: 100 }}
Note: Reanimated v3+ uses duration-based spring by default (
duration: 550
,
dampingRatio: 1
) when no physics params are set. If migrating code that uses
withSpring
without any config, use
damping: 10, stiffness: 100
which matches the physics-based fallback. If the code explicitly sets
dampingRatio
/
duration
, convert using:
damping = dampingRatio * 2 * sqrt(stiffness * mass)
.

withTiming
→ EaseView timing

ParameterReanimated defaultEaseView defaultAction
duration
300
300
Same — omit
easing
Easing.inOut(Easing.quad)
'easeInOut'
(cubic)
Must set
easing: [0.455, 0.03, 0.515, 0.955]
The easing curves are different! Reanimated's default is quadratic ease-in-out, EaseView's is cubic. Always set the easing explicitly when the source doesn't specify one.
Example — bare
withTiming(1)
with no config:
typescript
// Before (Reanimated)
opacity.value = withTiming(1);

// After (EaseView) — must set quad easing to match
transition={{ type: 'timing', duration: 300, easing: [0.455, 0.03, 0.515, 0.955] }}
If the source explicitly sets an easing, map it using the easing table above.

Animated.timing
(old RN API) → EaseView timing

ParameterRN Animated defaultEaseView defaultAction
duration
500
300
Must set
duration: 500
easing
Easing.inOut(Easing.ease)
'easeInOut'
Same curve — omit

Animated.spring
(old RN API) → EaseView spring

RN Animated uses
friction
/
tension
by default:
friction: 7, tension: 40
. These map to:
stiffness = tension
,
damping = friction
.
ParameterRN Animated defaultEaseView defaultAction
stiffness (tension)
40
120
Must set
stiffness: 40
damping (friction)
7
15
Must set
damping: 7
mass
1
1
Same — omit

Unit Conversions

  • Rotation: Reanimated uses
    '45deg'
    strings in transforms → EaseView uses
    45
    (number, degrees). Strip the
    'deg'
    suffix and parse to number.
  • Translation: Both use DIPs (density-independent pixels). No conversion needed.
  • Scale: Both use unitless multipliers. No conversion needed.

Phase 3: Dry-Run Report

ALWAYS print this report before asking the user to select components. This report must be visible to the user before Phase 4.
Print a structured report. Do NOT apply any changes yet.
Format:
## Migration Report

### Summary
- Files scanned: X
- Components with animations: Y
- Migratable: Z  |  Not migratable: W

### Migratable Components

#### `path/to/file.tsx` — ComponentName
**Current:** Brief description of what the animation does and which API it uses
**Proposed:** What the EaseView equivalent looks like (include exact transition values with mapped defaults)
**Changes:** What will be added/removed/modified
**Note:** (only if applicable) "Requires state changes for exit animation" or other caveats

### Not Migratable (will be skipped)

#### `path/to/file.tsx` — ComponentName
**Reason:** Why it can't be migrated (from decision tree)
This report MUST be printed as text output in the conversation — not inside a plan, not collapsed. The user needs to read it before selecting components in Phase 4.

Phase 4: User Confirmation

CRITICAL: You MUST use the
AskUserQuestion
tool here. Do NOT use plan mode, do NOT use text prompts, do NOT ask inline. Call the
AskUserQuestion
tool directly.
Call
AskUserQuestion
with these exact parameters:
  • multiSelect
    :
    true
  • questions
    : a single question object with:
    • header
      :
      "Migrate"
    • question
      :
      "Which components should be migrated to EaseView? All are selected — deselect any to skip."
    • multiSelect
      :
      true
    • options
      : one entry per migratable component, each with:
      • label
        : the component name (e.g.,
        "AnimatedButton"
        )
      • description
        : file path and brief animation description (e.g.,
        "src/components/animated-button.tsx — spring scale on press"
        )
Example tool call for 2 migratable components:
json
{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Migrate",
      "question": "Which components should be migrated to EaseView? All are selected — deselect any to skip.",
      "multiSelect": true,
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "AnimatedButton",
          "description": "src/components/simple/animated-button.tsx — spring scale on press"
        },
        {
          "label": "Collapsible",
          "description": "src/components/ui/collapsible.tsx — fade-in entering animation"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
Wait for the user's response before proceeding. Do not enter plan mode. Do not apply any changes without the user selecting components.
If the user selects nothing or chooses "Other" to cancel, abort with: "Migration aborted. No changes were made."
Only proceed to Phase 5 with the components the user confirmed.

Phase 5: Apply Migrations

For each confirmed component, apply the migration:

Migration Steps (per component)

  1. Add EaseView import if not already present:
    typescript
    import { EaseView } from 'react-native-ease';
  2. Replace the animated view:
    • Animated.View
      EaseView
    • <Animated.View style={[styles.box, animatedStyle]}>
      <EaseView style={styles.box} animate={{ ... }} transition={{ ... }}>
  3. Convert animation hooks to props:
    • Remove
      useSharedValue
      ,
      useAnimatedStyle
      ,
      withTiming
      ,
      withSpring
      ,
      withRepeat
      calls
    • Convert their values into
      animate
      ,
      initialAnimate
      , and
      transition
      props
  4. Convert entering/exiting animations:
    • entering={FadeIn}
      initialAnimate={{ opacity: 0 }}
      on the EaseView +
      animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
    • For
      exiting
      : introduce a state variable and
      onTransitionEnd
      callback:
      typescript
      const [visible, setVisible] = useState(true);
      const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(true);
      
      // When triggering exit:
      setVisible(false);
      
      // On the EaseView:
      {
        mounted && (
          <EaseView
            animate={{ opacity: visible ? 1 : 0 }}
            transition={{ type: 'timing', duration: 300 }}
            onTransitionEnd={({ finished }) => {
              if (finished && !visible) setMounted(false);
            }}
          >
            ...
          </EaseView>
        );
      }
  5. Clean up imports:
    • Remove Reanimated imports that are no longer used in the file
    • Keep any Reanimated imports still referenced by non-migrated code in the same file
    • Never remove imports that are still used
  6. Print progress:
    [1/N] Migrated ComponentName in path/to/file.tsx

Safety Rules

These rules are non-negotiable. Violating them corrupts user code.
  1. When in doubt, skip. If a pattern is ambiguous or you're not confident in the migration, add it to "Not Migratable" with reason: "Complex pattern — manual review recommended"
  2. Never remove imports still used elsewhere in the file. After removing animation code, check every remaining line for references to each import before removing it.
  3. Preserve all non-animation logic. Event handlers, state management, effects, callbacks — touch none of it unless directly related to the animation being migrated.
  4. Preserve component structure and public API. Props, ref forwarding, exported types — keep them identical.
  5. Handle mixed files correctly. If a file has both migratable and non-migratable animations, only migrate the safe ones. Keep Reanimated imports if any Reanimated code remains.
  6. Map rotation units correctly. Reanimated
    '45deg'
    string → EaseView
    45
    number. If the source uses radians, convert:
    radians * (180 / Math.PI)
    .
  7. Map easing presets correctly. See the mapping table in Phase 2.
  8. Do not introduce TypeScript errors. Ensure all types are correct after migration. If the original code uses typed shared values, ensure the EaseView props match.

Phase 6: Final Report

After all migrations are applied, print:
## Migration Complete

### Changed (X components)
- `path/to/file.tsx` — ComponentName: brief description of what was migrated

### Unchanged (Y components)
- `path/to/file.tsx` — ComponentName: reason skipped

### Next Steps
- Run your app and verify animations visually
- Run your test suite to check for regressions
- If no Reanimated code remains, consider removing `react-native-reanimated` from dependencies

EaseView API Reference (for migration accuracy)

Supported Animatable Properties

All properties in the
animate
prop:
PropertyTypeDefaultNotes
opacity
number
1
0–1 range
translateX
number
0
In DIPs (density-independent pixels)
translateY
number
0
In DIPs
scale
number
1
Shorthand for scaleX + scaleY
scaleX
number
1
Overrides scale for X axis
scaleY
number
1
Overrides scale for Y axis
rotate
number
0
Z-axis rotation in degrees
rotateX
number
0
X-axis rotation in degrees (3D)
rotateY
number
0
Y-axis rotation in degrees (3D)
borderRadius
number
0
In pixels
backgroundColor
ColorValue
'transparent'
Any RN color value

Transition Types

Timing:
typescript
transition={{
  type: 'timing',
  duration: 300,        // ms, default 300
  easing: 'easeInOut',  // 'linear' | 'easeIn' | 'easeOut' | 'easeInOut' | [x1,y1,x2,y2]
  loop: 'repeat',       // 'repeat' | 'reverse' — requires initialAnimate
}}
Spring:
typescript
transition={{
  type: 'spring',
  damping: 15,      // default 15
  stiffness: 120,   // default 120
  mass: 1,          // default 1
}}
None (instant):
typescript
transition={{ type: 'none' }}

Key Props

  • animate
    — target values for animated properties
  • initialAnimate
    — starting values (animates to
    animate
    on mount)
  • transition
    — animation config (timing or spring)
  • onTransitionEnd
    — callback with
    { finished: boolean }
  • transformOrigin
    — pivot point as
    { x: 0-1, y: 0-1 }
    , default center
  • useHardwareLayer
    — Android GPU optimization (boolean, default false)

Important Constraints

  • Loop requires timing (not spring) and
    initialAnimate
    must define the start value
  • No per-property transitions — one transition config applies to all animated properties
  • No animation sequencing — no equivalent to
    withSequence
    /
    withDelay
  • No gesture/scroll-driven animations — EaseView is state-driven only
  • Style/animate conflict — if a property appears in both
    style
    and
    animate
    , the animated value wins