video-template-vfx-text-cursor
Lets your agent create videos with text cursor visual effects. It adds light trails and rays to highlight words in videos. Useful for eye-catching video intros.
What it does
This template creates a short video with visual effects for text. It makes a light cursor follow words, adding colorful rays and flares to reveal quotes in videos.
When to use it
- ✓For code demo video intros.
- ✓For tech-themed videos.
- ✓To create a 'terminal' vibe in videos.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create a video intro with a light cursor that reveals text word-by-word, with ray and flare effects.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The template uses computer code (HTML, CSS, GSAP) to create animations. You replace the sample text with your content, keeping the visual style and animation timing.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add nexu-io/open-design --skill video-template-vfx-text-cursorOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nexu-io/open-design/main/plugins/_official/video-templates/vfx-text-cursor/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
VFX Text Cursor
Cursor light trail, chromatic rays, and directional flares for word-by-word quote reveals in video intros.
What this template is
A HyperFrames-ready HTML + CSS + GSAP motion composition, bundled under source/. It renders deterministically to MP4 / WEBM at 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, default 15s, 60fps.
Best for: Code demo intro · Tech narrative · Terminal vibe
Workflow
- Read
source/index.htmlto understand the named layers and the animation timeline. - Replace the sample copy (headlines, figures, labels) with the user's real content; keep the motion timing and visual signature intact.
- Keep the composition self-contained under
source/; do not introduce external network assets that would break a headless render. - Render to MP4 via the html-video / HyperFrames renderer.
Attribution
Source: html-video templates/vfx-text-cursor (license Apache-2.0).
FAQ
What are 'HyperFrames'?
HyperFrames is a tool that turns the template's code into a finished video.
Can I use my own images in the video?
The template works best with text. Avoid adding external files to ensure the video renders correctly.
What formats can the video be exported in?
The video can be exported in MP4 or WEBM formats, in different screen sizes (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
Details
Original description by the author
Use this plugin when the user wants a "VFX Text Cursor" HyperFrames motion video — Cursor light trail, chromatic rays, and directional flares for word-by-word quote reveals in video intros.
repo: nexu-io/open-design
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 101k
- Ranking position
- #637
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Updated
- 10/16/2026
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