# Grid Pulse

> A token-driven loading panel with a 3x3 grid of squares pulsing in a diagonal wave that resolve into an animated success state — fully design-system agnostic.

- Category: Loader
- Frameworks: Vanilla, React + CSS, React + Tailwind
- Design system: Atlas
- Dark mode: yes
- Access: premium (Atheros AI Pass)
- Tags: grid, loading
- Page: https://builder.atheros.ai/components/grid-pulse
- Preview: https://d17nmjscumqk5d.cloudfront.net/builder/templates/tpl_builder_grid_pulse/preview-32a2956f6a48.webp

## Features

- A 3x3 grid of nine squares pulsing in a diagonal wave built purely from `transform` and `opacity` for GPU-friendly animation
- Staggered timing via per-cell diagonal classes grouped into wave buckets for a natural wave rhythm
- Automatic transition to an animated success checkmark when loading completes
- Restart control to replay the loading sequence on demand
- Rotating status messages announced to assistive technology via `aria-live`
- Responsive panel that adapts padding down to 280px
- Fully respects `prefers-reduced-motion`

## Accessibility

- **Live status** — `aria-live="polite"` on the panel announces status changes
- **Loader role** — `role="status"` with `aria-label="Loading"` on the grid stage
- **Keyboard activation** — Restart is a native button, operable with Enter and Space
- **Focus indicators** — `:focus-visible` with `--ring` outline on all interactive elements
- **Reduced motion** — `prefers-reduced-motion: reduce` disables all animations

## Keyboard shortcuts

- `Enter` — Activate the focused restart button
- `Space` — Activate the focused restart button
- `Tab` — Move focus to the restart button

## Common questions

**Which frameworks is Grid Pulse available in?**

Grid Pulse ships as Vanilla, React + CSS and React + Tailwind — HTML, CSS, JS and React source you can copy, download or clone into Atheros AI Builder.

**Is the Grid Pulse loader component free?**

Grid Pulse is a premium component. Anyone can preview it; the source, downloads and AI customisation are included with Atheros AI Pass.

**Does Grid Pulse support dark mode?**

Yes. Grid Pulse ships light and dark themes, both drawn from the Atlas design system's tokens. Switch the preview to dark mode to compare them.

## Get the code

Preview Grid Pulse live, then sign in to copy or download the source, apply another design system, or ask the AI assistant to change it: https://builder.atheros.ai/components/grid-pulse

Every component on https://builder.atheros.ai is also reachable from Claude Code, Cursor and Codex through the Atheros MCP server (paid plans). Component index: https://builder.atheros.ai/llms-components.txt