# Warp Gradient

> : A customizable animated "lava lamp" or "metaball" gradient background component for React. It creates a fluid, warping effect using HTML canvas, CSS filters, and animated blobs. Ideal for hero sections and dynamic web backgrounds.

- Author: [Dhileep Kumar GM](https://21st.dev/@dhileepkumargm)
- License: no-license
- Tags: Gradient, Background, Gooey, Meta Ball, Fluid
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@dhileepkumargm/components/warp-gradient

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/dhileepkumargm/warp-gradient?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/gradient.md