# Chip

> A compact, interactive element for displaying status, categories, or filters with optional icons and dismissible functionality.

- Author: [Preet Suthar](https://21st.dev/@preetsuthar17)
- Library: [HextaUI](https://21st.dev/@preetsuthar17/library/hextaui)
- License: unknown
- npm dependencies: lucide-react, class-variance-authority
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@preetsuthar17/components/chip

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/preetsuthar17/chip?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