# Lazy Image

> A lightweight lazy-loading image with a skeleton shimmer and smooth fade-in. Supports placeholders, in-view loading, and responsive aspect ratios out of the box.

- Author: [Efferd](https://21st.dev/@sshahaider)
- Library: [Efferd](https://21st.dev/@sshahaider/library/efferd)
- License: unknown
- npm dependencies: framer-motion
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@sshahaider/components/lazy-image

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/sshahaider/lazy-image?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