# Stagger Text

> Text that reveals a staggered vertical roll animation on hover, one character at a time.

- Author: [Sona UI](https://21st.dev/@sona-ui)
- License: MIT
- Tags: Animation, Text, Hover, Motion, Stagger
- npm dependencies: motion
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@sona-ui/components/stagger-text

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/sona-ui/stagger-text?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/animation.md