# useTimeout

> Run a callback function after a specified delay with useTimeout, supporting dynamic updates and cleanup on unmount.

- Author: [Ghribi Ouassim](https://21st.dev/@strlrd-29)
- License: mit
- Tags: Hook
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@strlrd-29/components/use-timeout

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/strlrd-29/use-timeout?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.

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