# Media File Element

> A file attachment element for the Plate editor that renders a downloadable file link with an editable caption.

- Author: [platejs](https://21st.dev/@platejs)
- Library: @plate
- License: MIT
- Tags: File, Attachment, Media, Download, Editor
- npm dependencies: platejs, lucide-react, @platejs/media, @platejs/caption, @platejs/resizable
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@platejs/components/media-file-node

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/platejs/media-file-node?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/file.md