# Kinetic Dots Shader

> A pointer-reactive WebGL dot-grid shader background that fills the trail behind the cursor, for hero sections, cards, and interactive backdrops.

- Author: [Isaiah](https://21st.dev/@isaiahbjork)
- Library: @bjork-ui
- License: MIT
- Tags: Shader, WebGL, Background, Canvas, Interactive
- npm dependencies: next-themes, framer-motion
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@isaiahbjork/components/shader-kinetic-dots

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/isaiahbjork/shader-kinetic-dots?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/shader.md