# Dot Matrix Wave

> Canvas dot field with a slow diagonal swell and a liquid lens that inflates dots around the cursor; follows the theme via currentColor, DPR-aware, and draws a single frame for reduced motion.

- Slug: `dot-matrix-wave`
- Category: [Backgrounds](https://www.assembli.design/category/backgrounds.md)
- Type: block
- Tags: canvas, dots, interactive, cursor
- npm dependencies: none
- shadcn/ui dependencies: none
- Added: 2026-10-15
- Live preview: https://www.assembli.design/preview/dot-matrix-wave
- Page: https://www.assembli.design/components/dot-matrix-wave

## Install

One-time setup (needs a subscription):

1. Add the registry to the project's `components.json`: `{"@assembli":{"url":"https://www.assembli.design/r/{name}.json","headers":{"Authorization":"Bearer ${ASSEMBLI_API_KEY}"}}}` (merge into `"registries"`).
2. Put an API key from https://www.assembli.design/account in `.env.local` as `ASSEMBLI_API_KEY=asm_…`.

Then install with the shadcn CLI (writes `components/dot-matrix-wave/dot-matrix-wave.tsx` and installs dependencies):

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add @assembli/dot-matrix-wave
```

Registry item JSON: https://www.assembli.design/r/dot-matrix-wave.json (send `Authorization: Bearer <api key>`)

## Code

> Component source needs an Assembli subscription ($12/month) and an API key sent as `Authorization: Bearer <key>`. To get one without copying anything, POST https://www.assembli.design/api/agent/login (or call the MCP tool connect_account), show the user the link it returns, and poll https://www.assembli.design/api/agent/token for the key. Or subscribe at https://www.assembli.design/pricing and create a key at https://www.assembli.design/account.