# Canvas Reveal Effect

> A dot background that expands on hover, as seen on Clerk's website  Features: -  Animated Reveal: Smooth animations grab users' attention as content pops up.   -  Customizable Speed: Tweak the animation speed to match the vibe you want.   -  Color and Opacity Control: Play around with colors and opacities for cool visual effects.   -  Dot Matrix Effect: Add a modern, techy look with a dot matrix pattern.   -  Gradient Overlay: Use an optional gradient overlay for extra visual depth.   -  Responsive Design: Fits perfectly on any screen size for a consistent experience.    Example Use Cases:   -  Call to Action on Landing Page: Use fun animations to highlight important actions or offers.   -  Cards on Landing Page: Make card displays pop with dynamic reveal effects to showcase key info.

- Author: [Manu Arora](https://21st.dev/@manuarora700)
- Library: [Aceternity UI](https://21st.dev/@manuarora700/library/aceternity-ui)
- License: mit
- Tags: Card, Landing Page, Gradient, Background, Canvas, CTA
- npm dependencies: three, @react-three/fiber
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@manuarora700/components/canvas-reveal-effect

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/manuarora700/canvas-reveal-effect?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/card.md