# Pixel Orb

> A voice orb on a coarse grid of rounded square cells, like an LED panel. Four lit steps per cell, rings that show who is talking, and eight conversation states with live audio levels.

- Author: [Aaditya](https://21st.dev/@aadixc0de)
- Library: [chatcn](https://21st.dev/@aadixc0de/library/chatcn)
- License: mit
- Tags: Voice, Orb, Pixel, AI, Animation
- npm dependencies: @base-ui/react
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@aadixc0de/components/pixel-orb

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/aadixc0de/pixel-orb?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt · More like this: https://21st.dev/community/components/s/voice.md