# AI Text Loading

> An animated loading indicator that cycles through status text with a shimmering gradient sweep, ideal for AI thinking or processing states.

- Author: [Kokonut Baffier](https://21st.dev/@kokonutd)
- License: MIT
- Tags: Gradient, Shimmer, AI, Text Animation, Loading
- npm dependencies: motion
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@kokonutd/components/ai-text-loading

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/kokonutd/ai-text-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/gradient.md