Rive
rive.app
Interactive animation platform for creating state-machine-based animations for apps and games.
Why it is useful
Rive animations are not just videos — they respond to user input through a built-in state machine. A button animation can react to hover, press, and loading states without any code changes. The runtime is tiny and works across platforms.
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