RAV Documentation
Complete guide to Rive Animation Viewer — from installation to MCP remote control.
Open Your First .riv File
Install, preview and test ViewModel values
Opening Files
Load .riv files
UI Layout
Toolbar, panels, and runtime strip
ViewModel Controls
Auto-discovered inputs
Artboard Switcher
Switch artboards and animations
Script Editor
Live Rive config, APPLY, internal vs editor mode
Consoles
Event log and JavaScript REPL
Media Export & Recording
Timeline video, animated images, stills, and live interaction capture
Export + Snippets
Standalone HTML and instantiation code
Configuration
Settings panel, renderer, runtime, canvas sizing
MCP Integration
56 tools, including complete media automation
Auto Updates
Built-in updater flow
Keyboard Shortcuts
All implemented keybindings
Troubleshooting
Common issues and fixes