# Progressive blur

> A Progressive Blur component creates a layered blur effect using motion and gradient masks. It progressively blurs layers based on direction and intensity, adding visual depth.

- Author: [Julien Thibeaut](https://21st.dev/@ibelick)
- Library: [Motion Primitives](https://21st.dev/@ibelick/library/motion-primitives)
- License: mit
- npm dependencies: motion
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@ibelick/components/progressive-blur

## Install

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