Livecanvas

Livecanvas is an AI programming skill that generates Apple Live Photos from text input by creating designed covers, animations, and timelines using Remotion.

Livecanvas is a skill for AI programming assistants like Codex and Claude Code that turns textual input into Apple Live Photos. The workflow involves searching for data, designing a storyboard, rendering animations with Remotion, and generating a final preview. It supports content creation using images, emojis, scenes, timelines, and charts. Users install the tool via npm and provide the necessary environment including Node.js, Python 3, and FFmpeg for rendering. The tool delivers a package containing a cover, MP4 file, data sources, and an editable project file. It is designed for developers seeking to visualize data or concepts directly within their AI coding workflow.

Livecanvas at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, CLI, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: September 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/pengchujin/livecanvas

Key features

Generates Apple Live Photo resources
Supports data-driven charts and timelines
Creates animations using Remotion
Integrates with AI coding assistants like Codex
Provides editable project files and data sources
Processes images and emojis for visual content

Use it for

Visualizing software engineering data
Creating animated charts for presentations
Generating Live Photo assets from textual prompts
Producing technical comparison breakdowns

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