# Loader

> A loading component with multiple variants to indicate processing states and provide visual feedback to users during wait times.

- Author: [Julien Thibeaut](https://21st.dev/@ibelick)
- Library: [Prompt Kit](https://21st.dev/@ibelick/library/prompt-kit)
- License: mit
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@ibelick/components/loader

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/ibelick/loader?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