manim-script-spec

name: manim-script-spec description: Write reproducible manim scripts with clear scene structure, deterministic defaults, and reviewable assumptions.

Manim Script Spec

Use this skill before rendering.

Goal

Produce a runnable manim script that is deterministic, easy to review, and aligned with issue requirements.

Workflow

1. Extract requirements from Issue/comments: topic, audience, target duration, style, language.
2. Lock assumptions when requirements are missing and list them explicitly.
3. Generate one primary Scene class (default: MainScene) with clear phases.
4. Keep script self-contained: stable imports, no hidden network calls, no runtime prompts.
5. Add a short in-file header comment with: objective, duration target, render command.

Script Rules

• File path default: outputs/manim/scene.py.
• Use explicit Scene name and deterministic sequence in construct().
• Prefer simple primitives first (Text, MathTex, VGroup, Axes) before custom complexity.
• Keep each visual step concise and bounded in time (self.wait(...)).
• Avoid magic numbers where readability is affected; assign key timings/sizes to variables.

Output Checklist

• Script path exists.
• Scene class name is explicit.
• Command line for rendering is provided.
• Assumptions and known limitations are listed.

References

• Manim Quickstart: https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/tutorials/quickstart.html
• A first Scene: https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/tutorials/quickstart.html#a-first-scene
• Building blocks (mobjects/animations): https://docs.manim.community/en/stable/tutorials/quickstart.html#building-blocks