# Thread

> A scrollable chat message container that automatically sticks to the bottom as new messages arrive and shows a jump-to-bottom button when the user scrolls up.

- Author: [nexus-ui](https://21st.dev/@nexus-ui)
- Library: Nexus UI
- License: MIT
- Tags: Chat, Scroll, Thread, Message
- npm dependencies: @hugeicons/react, use-stick-to-bottom, @radix-ui/react-slot, @hugeicons/core-free-icons
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@nexus-ui/components/thread

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/nexus-ui/thread?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/chat.md