Grid loader
Matrix scan
A compact dot matrix with a bright band scanning row by row. A single React component with its CSS built in and no dependencies. Install it with the shadcn CLI or copy the source.
Preview and installation
Run this command in any project set up with shadcn.
npx shadcn@latest add https://loadercn.vercel.app/r/grid-scan.jsonAdded the @loadercn registry? Use the short form:
npx shadcn@latest add @loadercn/grid-scanThen add it to your interface:
import { GridScan } from "@/components/ui/grid-scan"
<GridScan size={48} speed={1.6} />Inherits text color. Accepts className, style, and a custom loading label. Respects reduced-motion preferences.
import type { CSSProperties, ComponentProps } from "react"
export type GridScanProps = ComponentProps<"span"> & {
size?: number
/** Duration of one complete cycle, in seconds. */
speed?: number
label?: string
}
export function GridScan({
size = 40,
speed = 1.6,
label = "Loading",
className,
style,
...props
}: GridScanProps) {
return (
<span
role="status"
aria-label={label}
{...props}
className={["grid-scan-loader", className].filter(Boolean).join(" ")}
style={
{
width: size,
height: size,
"--loader-duration": `${Math.max(0.1, speed)}s`,
...style,
} as CSSProperties
}
>
<span aria-hidden="true" className="grid-scan-loader-grid">
{Array.from({ length: 16 }, (_, i) => (
<span
key={i}
style={{
animationDelay: `${(i / 16 - 1) * Math.max(0.1, speed)}s`,
}}
/>
))}
</span>
<style>{`
.grid-scan-loader { display: inline-flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.grid-scan-loader-grid { display: grid; width: 100%; height: 100%; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 8%; }
.grid-scan-loader-grid > span { background: currentColor; border-radius: 50%; opacity: .16; animation: grid-scan-loader-light var(--loader-duration) linear infinite; }
@keyframes grid-scan-loader-light { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 12.5% { opacity: .85; } 37.5%, 93.75% { opacity: .16; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .grid-scan-loader-grid > span { animation: none; opacity: .65; } }
`}</style>
</span>
)
}
Copy the complete file into your components directory. Styles are included.
When to use it
Use it for scanning, indexing, or reading data. The row-by-row band feels methodical, which suits technical and developer-facing interfaces.
Props
Matrix scan accepts size, speed, label, className, and style, like every loader in the collection. See the installation guide for the full reference.