# AI Input With Loading

> A chat input component with a loading state animation featuring an auto-resizing textarea, loading spinner, and status message.  Features: 	•	Loading state animation 	•	Auto-resizing textarea 	•	Customizable loading durations 	•	Dark mode support 	•	Status messages 	•	Keyboard shortcuts 	•	Auto-animation mode 	•	Mobile responsiveness

- Author: [Kokonut Baffier](https://21st.dev/@kokonutd)
- Library: [Kokonut UI](https://21st.dev/@kokonutd/library/kokonut-ui)
- License: mit
- Tags: Input, AI Chat, Spinner
- npm dependencies: lucide-react
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@kokonutd/components/ai-input-with-loading

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/kokonutd/ai-input-with-loading?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/input.md