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jlmakes/scrollreveal

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22,501JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

ScrollReveal is a tiny JavaScript library that adds smooth reveal animations to webpage elements as users scroll them into view, no framework required, just include it and call one function.

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  root((ScrollReveal))
    What It Does
      Animates on scroll
      Reveal effects
      Auto triggers
    Tech Stack
      JavaScript only
      No framework needed
    Use Cases
      Landing pages
      Portfolio sites
      Marketing sites
    How to Use
      npm install
      Script tag include
      Call reveal method
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Add fade-in or slide-up animations to a marketing landing page as visitors scroll down through content.

USE CASE 2

Make a portfolio or product site feel more polished without writing custom scroll-detection logic from scratch.

USE CASE 3

Animate cards, headings, or images on an e-commerce page for a smoother, more engaging experience.

What is it built with?

JavaScript

How does it compare?

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Stars22,50122,52822,472
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity2/51/53/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Free for open-source and non-commercial projects under the GPL, commercial use requires a paid license from the author.

In plain English

ScrollReveal is a small JavaScript library that adds animations to elements on a webpage as the user scrolls down and those elements come into view. Instead of everything appearing static when the page loads, items like headings, images, or cards can fade in, slide up, or reveal themselves smoothly as the visitor scrolls to them. The way it works is straightforward: you include the ScrollReveal script on your page, then tell it which HTML elements to animate by passing a CSS selector (like a class name or tag) to the reveal() method. From that point on, whenever one of those elements enters the visible area of the browser window, the animation triggers automatically. You would use this when building a marketing site, portfolio, or landing page and you want a more polished, engaging experience without writing your own scroll-detection logic from scratch. It is a pure JavaScript solution with no framework required, just include it and call a function. The library is written in JavaScript, weighs under 6 kilobytes compressed, and can be installed via npm or loaded directly from a script tag in your HTML. It is licensed under the GPL for open-source and non-commercial projects, with a paid commercial license available.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Using ScrollReveal, write the JavaScript to make every element with class .card slide up and fade in as it enters the viewport.
Prompt 2
How do I install ScrollReveal via npm and set up reveal animations for a hero section and a feature grid on a landing page?
Prompt 3
Write a ScrollReveal config that staggers the reveal of 6 portfolio project cards so they appear one after another as the user scrolls.
Prompt 4
How do I use ScrollReveal to apply different animations on mobile vs desktop based on screen width?

Frequently asked questions

What is scrollreveal?

ScrollReveal is a tiny JavaScript library that adds smooth reveal animations to webpage elements as users scroll them into view, no framework required, just include it and call one function.

What language is scrollreveal written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.

What license does scrollreveal use?

Free for open-source and non-commercial projects under the GPL, commercial use requires a paid license from the author.

How hard is scrollreveal to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is scrollreveal for?

Mainly developer.

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