# Gradient Shimmer Text

> A zero-dependency text shimmer that sweeps a multi-stop gradient highlight across your text using the Web Animations API, with built-in palettes, easing presets, and off-screen/reduced-motion pausing. Ported to React from the original gradient-shimmer by @mona_biasia.

- Author: [zanwei](https://21st.dev/@zanwei)
- Library: zanwei
- License: MIT
- Tags: Shimmer, Gradient, Text Animation, Loading, Typography
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@zanwei/components/gradient-shimmer

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/zanwei/gradient-shimmer?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/shimmer.md