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Lightweight 3d Effects

This packages three specific libraries for adding visual depth without the overhead of full 3D engines. Zdog gives you pseudo-3D vector illustrations with a 28kb footprint and drag rotation built in. Vanta.js handles animated WebGL backgrounds (waves, clouds, birds, fog) powered by Three.js with mouse interaction at 60fps. Vanilla-Tilt adds parallax tilt effects to cards and images. Good fit for landing pages and marketing sites where you want eye candy but can't afford heavy frameworks. The examples are thorough, especially for Zdog shape composition and Vanta effect configuration. Performance stays reasonable because these libraries are purpose-built for decorative effects rather than complex 3D scenes.

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$ npx -y skills add freshtechbro/claudedesignskills --skill lightweight-3d-effects --agent claude-code

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Lightweight 3D Effects Skill

Overview

This skill combines three powerful libraries for decorative 3D elements and micro-interactions:

  • Zdog: Pseudo-3D engine for designer-friendly vector illustrations
  • Vanta.js: Animated 3D backgrounds powered by Three.js/p5.js
  • Vanilla-Tilt.js: Smooth parallax tilt effects responding to mouse/gyroscope

When to Use This Skill

  • Add decorative 3D illustrations without heavy frameworks
  • Create animated backgrounds for hero sections
  • Implement subtle parallax tilt effects on cards/images
  • Build lightweight landing pages with visual depth
  • Add micro-interactions that enhance UX without performance impact

Zdog - Pseudo-3D Illustrations

Core Concepts

Zdog is a pseudo-3D engine that renders flat, round designs in 3D space using Canvas or SVG.

Key Features:

  • Designer-friendly declarative API
  • Small file size (~28kb minified)
  • Canvas or SVG rendering
  • Drag rotation built-in
  • Smooth animations

Basic Setup

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Repository
github.com/freshtechbro/claudedesignskills
Category
Debugging
First seen
Jun 3, 2026

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