# AI Input

> A modern, animated textarea input component designed for AI chat interfaces. It features auto-resizing, a voice input toggle, and an animated submit button. Features: 	•	Auto-resizing textarea 	•	Voice input toggle 	•	Animated submit button 	•	Press Enter to submit (Shift+Enter for a new line) 	•	Dark mode support 	•	Customizable height limits 	•	Smooth animations 	•	Mobile responsiveness

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

## Install

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