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Slack GIF Creator

Slack GIF制作工具包

A toolkit providing utilities and knowledge for creating animated GIFs optimized for Slack.
这是一个工具包,提供用于创建适配Slack的动画GIF的实用工具与相关知识。

Slack Requirements

Slack 要求

Dimensions:
  • Emoji GIFs: 128x128 (recommended)
  • Message GIFs: 480x480
Parameters:
  • FPS: 10-30 (lower is smaller file size)
  • Colors: 48-128 (fewer = smaller file size)
  • Duration: Keep under 3 seconds for emoji GIFs
尺寸要求:
  • 表情GIF:推荐128x128像素
  • 消息GIF:480x480像素
参数要求:
  • FPS:10-30(数值越小,文件体积越小)
  • 颜色数:48-128色(颜色越少,文件体积越小)
  • 时长:表情GIF需控制在3秒以内

Core Workflow

核心工作流程

python
from core.gif_builder import GIFBuilder
from PIL import Image, ImageDraw
python
from core.gif_builder import GIFBuilder
from PIL import Image, ImageDraw

1. Create builder

1. 创建构建器

builder = GIFBuilder(width=128, height=128, fps=10)
builder = GIFBuilder(width=128, height=128, fps=10)

2. Generate frames

2. 生成帧

for i in range(12): frame = Image.new('RGB', (128, 128), (240, 248, 255)) draw = ImageDraw.Draw(frame)
# Draw your animation using PIL primitives
# (circles, polygons, lines, etc.)

builder.add_frame(frame)
for i in range(12): frame = Image.new('RGB', (128, 128), (240, 248, 255)) draw = ImageDraw.Draw(frame)
# 使用PIL基础函数绘制动画
# (圆形、多边形、线条等)

builder.add_frame(frame)

3. Save with optimization

3. 优化后保存

builder.save('output.gif', num_colors=48, optimize_for_emoji=True)
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Drawing Graphics

图形绘制

Working with User-Uploaded Images

处理用户上传的图片

If a user uploads an image, consider whether they want to:
  • Use it directly (e.g., "animate this", "split this into frames")
  • Use it as inspiration (e.g., "make something like this")
Load and work with images using PIL:
python
from PIL import Image

uploaded = Image.open('file.png')
如果用户上传了一张图片,需判断他们的需求是:
  • 直接使用(例如“把这个做成动画”、“把这个拆分成帧”)
  • 作为灵感参考(例如“做一个类似这样的动图”)
使用PIL加载并处理图片:
python
from PIL import Image

uploaded = Image.open('file.png')

Use directly, or just as reference for colors/style

直接使用,或仅作为色彩/风格参考

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Drawing from Scratch

从零开始绘制

When drawing graphics from scratch, use PIL ImageDraw primitives:
python
from PIL import ImageDraw

draw = ImageDraw.Draw(frame)
当从零开始绘制图形时,使用PIL的ImageDraw基础绘图函数:
python
from PIL import ImageDraw

draw = ImageDraw.Draw(frame)

Circles/ovals

圆形/椭圆形

draw.ellipse([x1, y1, x2, y2], fill=(r, g, b), outline=(r, g, b), width=3)
draw.ellipse([x1, y1, x2, y2], fill=(r, g, b), outline=(r, g, b), width=3)

Stars, triangles, any polygon

星星、三角形及任意多边形

points = [(x1, y1), (x2, y2), (x3, y3), ...] draw.polygon(points, fill=(r, g, b), outline=(r, g, b), width=3)
points = [(x1, y1), (x2, y2), (x3, y3), ...] draw.polygon(points, fill=(r, g, b), outline=(r, g, b), width=3)

Lines

线条

draw.line([(x1, y1), (x2, y2)], fill=(r, g, b), width=5)
draw.line([(x1, y1), (x2, y2)], fill=(r, g, b), width=5)

Rectangles

矩形

draw.rectangle([x1, y1, x2, y2], fill=(r, g, b), outline=(r, g, b), width=3)

**Don't use:** Emoji fonts (unreliable across platforms) or assume pre-packaged graphics exist in this skill.
draw.rectangle([x1, y1, x2, y2], fill=(r, g, b), outline=(r, g, b), width=3)

**请勿使用:** 表情字体(跨平台显示效果不可靠),也不要假设本工具中存在预打包的图形资源。

Making Graphics Look Good

让图形更美观

Graphics should look polished and creative, not basic. Here's how:
Use thicker lines - Always set
width=2
or higher for outlines and lines. Thin lines (width=1) look choppy and amateurish.
Add visual depth:
  • Use gradients for backgrounds (
    create_gradient_background
    )
  • Layer multiple shapes for complexity (e.g., a star with a smaller star inside)
Make shapes more interesting:
  • Don't just draw a plain circle - add highlights, rings, or patterns
  • Stars can have glows (draw larger, semi-transparent versions behind)
  • Combine multiple shapes (stars + sparkles, circles + rings)
Pay attention to colors:
  • Use vibrant, complementary colors
  • Add contrast (dark outlines on light shapes, light outlines on dark shapes)
  • Consider the overall composition
For complex shapes (hearts, snowflakes, etc.):
  • Use combinations of polygons and ellipses
  • Calculate points carefully for symmetry
  • Add details (a heart can have a highlight curve, snowflakes have intricate branches)
Be creative and detailed! A good Slack GIF should look polished, not like placeholder graphics.
图形应精致且有创意,而非简陋。以下是实现方法:
使用较粗的线条 - 轮廓线和普通线条的宽度始终设置为2或更大。细线条(宽度为1)会显得粗糙且不专业。
增加视觉层次感
  • 为背景使用渐变效果(
    create_gradient_background
    函数)
  • 叠加多个形状以增加复杂度(例如,在一个大星星内部绘制一个小星星)
让形状更具趣味性
  • 不要只绘制普通的圆形——添加高光、圆环或图案
  • 星星可以添加发光效果(在后方绘制更大的半透明星星)
  • 组合多个形状(星星+闪光、圆形+圆环)
注意色彩搭配
  • 使用鲜艳的互补色
  • 增加对比度(浅色形状配深色轮廓,深色形状配浅色轮廓)
  • 考虑整体构图
对于复杂形状(心形、雪花等):
  • 结合使用多边形和椭圆
  • 仔细计算点的位置以保证对称性
  • 添加细节(心形可以加一条高光曲线,雪花可以有复杂的分支)
发挥创意!一个好的Slack GIF应该看起来精致,而不是占位符图形。

Available Utilities

可用实用工具

GIFBuilder (
core.gif_builder
)

GIFBuilder(
core.gif_builder
模块)

Assembles frames and optimizes for Slack:
python
builder = GIFBuilder(width=128, height=128, fps=10)
builder.add_frame(frame)  # Add PIL Image
builder.add_frames(frames)  # Add list of frames
builder.save('out.gif', num_colors=48, optimize_for_emoji=True, remove_duplicates=True)
用于拼接帧并针对Slack进行优化:
python
builder = GIFBuilder(width=128, height=128, fps=10)
builder.add_frame(frame)  # 添加PIL Image对象
builder.add_frames(frames)  # 添加帧列表
builder.save('out.gif', num_colors=48, optimize_for_emoji=True, remove_duplicates=True)

Validators (
core.validators
)

验证器(
core.validators
模块)

Check if GIF meets Slack requirements:
python
from core.validators import validate_gif, is_slack_ready
检查GIF是否符合Slack的要求:
python
from core.validators import validate_gif, is_slack_ready

Detailed validation

详细验证

passes, info = validate_gif('my.gif', is_emoji=True, verbose=True)
passes, info = validate_gif('my.gif', is_emoji=True, verbose=True)

Quick check

快速检查

if is_slack_ready('my.gif'): print("Ready!")
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if is_slack_ready('my.gif'): print("符合要求!")
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Easing Functions (
core.easing
)

缓动函数(
core.easing
模块)

Smooth motion instead of linear:
python
from core.easing import interpolate
实现平滑运动而非线性运动:
python
from core.easing import interpolate

Progress from 0.0 to 1.0

进度从0.0到1.0

t = i / (num_frames - 1)
t = i / (num_frames - 1)

Apply easing

应用缓动效果

y = interpolate(start=0, end=400, t=t, easing='ease_out')
y = interpolate(start=0, end=400, t=t, easing='ease_out')

Available: linear, ease_in, ease_out, ease_in_out,

可用效果:linear, ease_in, ease_out, ease_in_out,

bounce_out, elastic_out, back_out

bounce_out, elastic_out, back_out

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Frame Helpers (
core.frame_composer
)

帧辅助工具(
core.frame_composer
模块)

Convenience functions for common needs:
python
from core.frame_composer import (
    create_blank_frame,         # Solid color background
    create_gradient_background,  # Vertical gradient
    draw_circle,                # Helper for circles
    draw_text,                  # Simple text rendering
    draw_star                   # 5-pointed star
)
满足常见需求的便捷函数:
python
from core.frame_composer import (
    create_blank_frame,         # 纯色背景
    create_gradient_background,  # 垂直渐变背景
    draw_circle,                # 圆形绘制助手
    draw_text,                  # 简单文本渲染
    draw_star                   # 五角星绘制
)

Animation Concepts

动画制作理念

Shake/Vibrate

抖动/震动效果

Offset object position with oscillation:
  • Use
    math.sin()
    or
    math.cos()
    with frame index
  • Add small random variations for natural feel
  • Apply to x and/or y position
通过振荡偏移对象位置:
  • 使用
    math.sin()
    math.cos()
    结合帧索引实现
  • 添加少量随机变化以模拟自然效果
  • 可应用于x轴和/或y轴位置

Pulse/Heartbeat

脉动/心跳效果

Scale object size rhythmically:
  • Use
    math.sin(t * frequency * 2 * math.pi)
    for smooth pulse
  • For heartbeat: two quick pulses then pause (adjust sine wave)
  • Scale between 0.8 and 1.2 of base size
有节奏地缩放对象大小:
  • 使用
    math.sin(t * frequency * 2 * math.pi)
    实现平滑脉动
  • 心跳效果:两次快速脉动后暂停(调整正弦波)
  • 在基础大小的0.8到1.2倍之间缩放

Bounce

弹跳效果

Object falls and bounces:
  • Use
    interpolate()
    with
    easing='bounce_out'
    for landing
  • Use
    easing='ease_in'
    for falling (accelerating)
  • Apply gravity by increasing y velocity each frame
对象下落并弹跳:
  • 使用
    interpolate()
    函数并设置
    easing='bounce_out'
    实现落地效果
  • 使用
    easing='ease_in'
    实现下落(加速)效果
  • 通过每帧增加y轴速度来模拟重力

Spin/Rotate

旋转效果

Rotate object around center:
  • PIL:
    image.rotate(angle, resample=Image.BICUBIC)
  • For wobble: use sine wave for angle instead of linear
围绕中心旋转对象:
  • PIL:
    image.rotate(angle, resample=Image.BICUBIC)
  • 摇摆效果:使用正弦波控制角度而非线性变化

Fade In/Out

淡入/淡出效果

Gradually appear or disappear:
  • Create RGBA image, adjust alpha channel
  • Or use
    Image.blend(image1, image2, alpha)
  • Fade in: alpha from 0 to 1
  • Fade out: alpha from 1 to 0
逐渐出现或消失:
  • 创建RGBA图片,调整alpha通道
  • 或使用
    Image.blend(image1, image2, alpha)
    函数
  • 淡入:alpha值从0到1
  • 淡出:alpha值从1到0

Slide

滑动效果

Move object from off-screen to position:
  • Start position: outside frame bounds
  • End position: target location
  • Use
    interpolate()
    with
    easing='ease_out'
    for smooth stop
  • For overshoot: use
    easing='back_out'
对象从屏幕外移动到目标位置:
  • 起始位置:屏幕边界外
  • 结束位置:目标位置
  • 使用
    interpolate()
    函数并设置
    easing='ease_out'
    实现平滑停止
  • 过冲效果:使用
    easing='back_out'

Zoom

缩放效果

Scale and position for zoom effect:
  • Zoom in: scale from 0.1 to 2.0, crop center
  • Zoom out: scale from 2.0 to 1.0
  • Can add motion blur for drama (PIL filter)
通过缩放和定位实现变焦效果:
  • 放大:从0.1倍缩放到2.0倍,裁剪中心区域
  • 缩小:从2.0倍缩放到1.0倍
  • 可添加运动模糊以增强戏剧性(使用PIL滤镜)

Explode/Particle Burst

爆炸/粒子爆发效果

Create particles radiating outward:
  • Generate particles with random angles and velocities
  • Update each particle:
    x += vx
    ,
    y += vy
  • Add gravity:
    vy += gravity_constant
  • Fade out particles over time (reduce alpha)
创建向外辐射的粒子:
  • 生成带有随机角度和速度的粒子
  • 更新每个粒子的位置:
    x += vx
    ,
    y += vy
  • 添加重力:
    vy += gravity_constant
  • 随时间淡出粒子(降低alpha值)

Optimization Strategies

优化策略

Only when asked to make the file size smaller, implement a few of the following methods:
  1. Fewer frames - Lower FPS (10 instead of 20) or shorter duration
  2. Fewer colors -
    num_colors=48
    instead of 128
  3. Smaller dimensions - 128x128 instead of 480x480
  4. Remove duplicates -
    remove_duplicates=True
    in save()
  5. Emoji mode -
    optimize_for_emoji=True
    auto-optimizes
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仅当用户要求缩小文件体积时,才采用以下部分方法:
  1. 减少帧数 - 降低FPS(从20改为10)或缩短时长
  2. 减少颜色数 - 设置
    num_colors=48
    而非128
  3. 缩小尺寸 - 使用128x128像素而非480x480
  4. 移除重复帧 - 在
    save()
    方法中设置
    remove_duplicates=True
  5. 表情模式 - 设置
    optimize_for_emoji=True
    以自动优化
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Maximum optimization for emoji

表情GIF最大化优化

builder.save( 'emoji.gif', num_colors=48, optimize_for_emoji=True, remove_duplicates=True )
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builder.save( 'emoji.gif', num_colors=48, optimize_for_emoji=True, remove_duplicates=True )
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Philosophy

设计理念

This skill provides:
  • Knowledge: Slack's requirements and animation concepts
  • Utilities: GIFBuilder, validators, easing functions
  • Flexibility: Create the animation logic using PIL primitives
It does NOT provide:
  • Rigid animation templates or pre-made functions
  • Emoji font rendering (unreliable across platforms)
  • A library of pre-packaged graphics built into the skill
Note on user uploads: This skill doesn't include pre-built graphics, but if a user uploads an image, use PIL to load and work with it - interpret based on their request whether they want it used directly or just as inspiration.
Be creative! Combine concepts (bouncing + rotating, pulsing + sliding, etc.) and use PIL's full capabilities.
本工具提供:
  • 知识:Slack的要求和动画制作理念
  • 实用工具:GIFBuilder、验证器、缓动函数
  • 灵活性:使用PIL基础函数创建动画逻辑
本工具不提供:
  • 固定的动画模板或预制函数
  • 表情字体渲染(跨平台显示不可靠)
  • 内置的预打包图形资源库
关于用户上传内容的说明:本工具不包含预制图形资源,但如果用户上传了图片,可使用PIL加载并处理——根据用户的请求判断是直接使用该图片还是仅作为灵感参考。
发挥创意!将多种效果组合(例如弹跳+旋转、脉动+滑动等),充分利用PIL的全部功能。

Dependencies

依赖项

bash
pip install pillow imageio numpy
bash
pip install pillow imageio numpy