tailwind
Tailwind CSS v4 performance optimization and best practices guidelines (formerly tailwindcss-v4-style). This skill should be used when writing, reviewing, or refactoring Tailwind CSS v4 code to ensure optimal build performance, minimal CSS output, and correct usage of v4 features. Triggers on tasks involving Tailwind configuration, @theme directive, utility classes, responsive design, dark mode, container queries, or CSS generation optimization.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill tailwind- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads tailwind automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Community Tailwind CSS v4 Best Practices
Comprehensive performance optimization guide for Tailwind CSS v4 applications. Contains 44 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact to guide automated refactoring and code generation.
When to Apply
Reference these guidelines when:
- Configuring Tailwind CSS v4 build tooling (Vite plugin, PostCSS, CLI)
- Writing or migrating styles using v4's CSS-first approach
- Optimizing CSS bundle size and build performance
- Implementing responsive designs with breakpoints or container queries
- Setting up theming with @theme directive and design tokens
Rule Categories by Priority
| Priority | Category | Impact | Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Build Configuration | CRITICAL | build- |
| 2 | CSS Generation | CRITICAL | gen- |
| 3 | Bundle Optimization | HIGH | bundle- |
| 4 | Utility Patterns | HIGH | util- |
| 5 | Component Architecture | MEDIUM-HIGH | comp- |
| 6 | Theming & Design Tokens | MEDIUM | theme- |
| 7 | Responsive & Adaptive | MEDIUM | resp- |
| 8 | Animation & Transitions | LOW-MEDIUM | anim- |
Quick Reference
1. Build Configuration (CRITICAL)
build-vite-plugin- Use Vite Plugin Over PostCSSbuild-css-import- Use CSS Import Over @tailwind Directivesbuild-content-detection- Leverage Automatic Content Detectionbuild-node-version- Use Node.js 20+ for Optimal Performancebuild-postcss-simplify- Remove Redundant PostCSS Pluginsbuild-cli-package- Use Correct CLI Package
2. CSS Generation (CRITICAL)
gen-css-first-config- Use CSS-First Configuration Over JavaScriptgen-avoid-theme-bloat- Avoid Excessive Theme Variablesgen-oklch-colors- Use OKLCH Color Space for Vivid Colorsgen-utility-directive- Use @utility for Custom Utilitiesgen-dynamic-utilities- Use Dynamic Utility Valuesgen-css-variable-syntax- Use Parentheses for CSS Variable References
3. Bundle Optimization (HIGH)
bundle-remove-unused-plugins- Remove Built-in Pluginsbundle-avoid-preprocessors- Avoid Sass/Less Preprocessorsbundle-css-minification- Enable CSS Minification in Productionbundle-avoid-cdn-production- Avoid Play CDN in Productionbundle-split-critical-css- Extract Critical CSS for Initial Render
4. Utility Patterns (HIGH)
util-renamed-utilities- Use Renamed Utility Classesutil-important-modifier- Use Trailing Important Modifierutil-variant-stacking- Use Left-to-Right Variant Stackingutil-explicit-colors- Use Explicit Border and Ring Colorsutil-opacity-modifier- Use Slash Opacity Modifierutil-gradient-via-none- Use via-none to Reset Gradient Stops
5. Component Architecture (MEDIUM-HIGH)
comp-avoid-apply-overuse- Avoid Overusing @applycomp-reference-directive- Use @reference for CSS Module Integrationcomp-utility-file-scope- Understand Utility File Scopecomp-smart-sorting- Leverage Smart Utility Sortingcomp-container-customize- Customize Container with @utilitycomp-custom-variant- Use @custom-variant for Custom Variant Definitions
6. Theming & Design Tokens (MEDIUM)
theme-semantic-tokens- Use Semantic Design Token Namestheme-dark-mode-class- Use Class-Based Dark Mode for Controltheme-prefix-variables- Use Prefix for Variable Namespacingtheme-runtime-variables- Leverage Runtime CSS Variablestheme-color-scheme- Set color-scheme for Native Dark Modetheme-inline-static- Use @theme inline and @theme static for Variable Control
7. Responsive & Adaptive (MEDIUM)
resp-mobile-first- Use Mobile-First Responsive Designresp-container-queries- Use Container Queries for Component-Level Responsivenessresp-custom-breakpoints- Define Custom Breakpoints in @themeresp-hover-capability- Pair Hover with Active for Touch-Friendly Interactionsresp-logical-properties- Use Logical Properties for RTL Support
8. Animation & Transitions (LOW-MEDIUM)
anim-gpu-accelerated- Use GPU-Accelerated Transform Propertiesanim-starting-style- Use @starting-style for Entry Animationsanim-gradient-interpolation- Use OKLCH Gradient Interpolationanim-3d-transforms- Use Built-in 3D Transform Utilities
How to Use
Read individual reference files for detailed explanations and code examples:
- Section definitions - Category structure and impact levels
- Rule template - Template for adding new rules
Full Compiled Document
For a complete guide with all rules expanded, see AGENTS.md.
Reference Files
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| AGENTS.md | Complete compiled guide with all rules |
| references/_sections.md | Category definitions and ordering |
| assets/templates/_template.md | Template for new rules |
| metadata.json | Version and reference information |
FAQ
What does the tailwind skill do?
Tailwind CSS v4 performance optimization and best practices guidelines (formerly tailwindcss-v4-style). This skill should be used when writing, reviewing, or refactoring Tailwind CSS v4 code to ensure optimal build performance, minimal CSS output, and correct usage of v4 features. Triggers on tasks involving Tailwind configuration, @theme directive, utility classes, responsive design, dark mode, container queries, or CSS generation optimization.
How do I install tailwind?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/pproenca/dot-skills --skill tailwind in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/tailwind/ (personal) or .claude/skills/tailwind/ (project).
Which AI agents can use tailwind?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is tailwind safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains tailwind?
It is published by pproenca in pproenca/dot-skills. It has 645 recorded installs.
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