# Matrix

> A still, bracketed binary matrix whose digits flip 0↔1 in a randomized decode flicker — a scientific loader with gradient-stroked brackets and a light default theme.

- Category: Loader
- Frameworks: Vanilla, React + CSS, React + Tailwind
- Design system: Tensor
- Dark mode: yes
- Access: premium (Atheros AI Pass)
- Tags: gradient
- Page: https://builder.atheros.ai/components/matrix
- Preview: https://d17nmjscumqk5d.cloudfront.net/builder/templates/tpl_builder_matrix/preview-b672afc84b7a.webp

## Features

- Border-drawn gradient brackets frame the full height of the binary grid
- Digits flip 0↔1 in a randomized decode flicker; cells and brackets are otherwise static
- Each cell coloured from a stop of the signature gradient
- Design-system agnostic — colors and type scale resolve from tokens
- Responsive layout that adapts spacing down to 480px
- Fully respects `prefers-reduced-motion`

## Accessibility

- **Loading role** — `role="status"` with `aria-label="Loading"` on the loader stage
- **Reduced motion** — `prefers-reduced-motion: reduce` disables all animations
- **Decorative SVG** — Background scanline layer marked `aria-hidden="true"`

## Common questions

**Which frameworks is Matrix available in?**

Matrix 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 Matrix loader component free?**

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

**Does Matrix support dark mode?**

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

## Get the code

Preview Matrix 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/matrix

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