# Background Pattern

> A decorative dots/grid/hexagon/rings/checkerboard pattern painted behind page content, with an optional cursor-following spotlight highlight.

- Author: [appica-dev](https://21st.dev/@appica-dev)
- Library: @delego
- License: MIT
- Tags: Background Pattern, Dot, Grid, Spotlight, Decorative
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@appica-dev/components/background-pattern

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/appica-dev/background-pattern?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/background-pattern.md