Rive Tester Documentation¶

A comprehensive web-based tool for parsing, inspecting, and debugging Rive animation files. Load .riv files, explore their structure, test animations with dynamic controls, and analyze state machines and ViewModel properties.

Quick Start¶

Key Features¶

Interactive Playground¶

Load local .riv files with real-time animation playback and professional IDE-like interface with dockable panels.

Deep Inspection¶

Analyze artboards, state machines, ViewModels, and embedded assets with interactive tree views.

Runtime Controls¶

Auto-generated UI controls for ViewModel properties, state machine inputs, and animation playback.

Asset Manager¶

View, inspect, and replace embedded assets (images, fonts) with local files or URLs in real-time.

Debugging Tools¶

Global runtime access, modular logging system, and comprehensive error handling.

Modern UI¶

Dark theme, responsive design, and modular CSS architecture for professional workflow.

Documentation Sections¶

Getting Started¶

• Quick Start - Get up and running in minutes
• Installation - Set up your development environment

User Guide¶

• User Guide - Complete user guide and interface overview
• Asset Manager - Managing embedded assets

Advanced Topics¶

• Debugging - Debug tools and techniques
• Runtime Controls - Advanced control features

Development¶

• Versioning - Semantic versioning system

Deployment¶

• GitHub Pages - Deploy to GitHub Pages
• Deployment Guide - General deployment information

Technical Stack¶

Quick Links¶

• Launch Application
• GitHub Repository
• Rive.app
• Rive Community

Acknowledgments¶

• Rive Team - For the Rive runtime and tools
• JSONEditor - For the JSON viewing component
• Golden Layout - For the layout system

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