# Message Header Footer

> A chat message layout that pairs a sender name header or a "read/timestamp" footer with a message bubble, for building messaging and chat UIs.

- Author: [uiable](https://21st.dev/@uiable)
- Library: [uiable](https://21st.dev/@uiable/library/uiable)
- License: MIT
- Tags: Message, Chat, Bubble, Header, Footer
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@uiable/components/message-header-footer

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/uiable/message-header-footer?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/message.md