# VisualGridSelect

> The Interactive Visual Grid Select is a premium, highly configurable template and asset picker designed for modern web applications. Unlike traditional dropdowns, it presents options in a responsive grid with live visual previews, allowing users to make informed selections at a glance. The component features a searchable input within the dropdown, enabling instant filtering of templates, while keyboard navigation (arrow keys and Enter) allows fast, accessible interaction. Users can hover over options to see a larger preview on the side, and the selected template is highlighted for clarity. Additionally, a plus icon lets users quickly add custom images directly into the selection workflow. This component is ideal for use cases like theme pickers, dashboard layouts, or CMS template selection, offering a smooth, intuitive, and visually rich experience while remaining fully compliant with shadcn UI design principles.

- Author: [Ruixen UI](https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui)
- Library: [Ruixen UI](https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui/library/ruixen-ui)
- License: unknown
- npm dependencies: lucide-react
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui/components/visual-grid-select

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/ruixen.ui/visual-grid-select?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