# Animated Grid

> A decorative, CSS-only animated grid background layer with a slow drift, layered accent glow, an optional radial fade mask, and built-in reduced-motion and high-contrast support.

- Author: [Mehi](https://21st.dev/@rmahammad)
- Library: [Motiq](https://21st.dev/@rmahammad/library/motiq)
- License: MIT
- Tags: Background, Grid, Pattern, Hero
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@rmahammad/components/animated-grid

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/rmahammad/animated-grid?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/background.md