Free guide · Oct 5, 2026

LiveCanvas: make an animated chart and package a Live Photo

A step-by-step setup guide with requirements, checks and common problems.

The short version

LiveCanvas is an MIT skill for Codex, Claude Code and compatible agents. It researches a topic, plans scenes and produces covers, animated video, sources and an editable project. The README has 15 downloadable demonstrations. I would make an MP4 first and treat Apple Live Photo packaging as a separate step. I haven't installed or tested it.

What's in the full guide

  1. 011. Pick a small factual topic
  2. 022. Install the skill
  3. 033. Ask for the smallest useful animation
  4. 044. Check the project and MP4
  5. 055. Package a Live Photo only on a supported Mac
  6. 06Costs and licensing
  7. 07Troubleshooting
  8. 08Sources

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