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Tailwind CSS utility-first styling patterns including responsive design, layout, flexbox, grid, and design system patterns. Trigger: When styling React components, building responsive layouts, implementing design systems, or using Tailwind v4.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- tailwind-css
- description:
- >
- Trigger:
- When styling React components, building responsive layouts, implementing design systems, or using Tailwind v4.
- license:
- MIT
- author:
- giuseppe-trisciuoglio
- version:
- 1.0
- scope:
- [admin, customer]
- allowed-tools:
- Read, Edit, Write, Glob, Grep, Bash
Tailwind CSS Development Patterns
Expert guide for building modern, responsive user interfaces with Tailwind CSS utility-first framework. Covers v4.1+ features including CSS-first configuration, custom utilities, and enhanced developer experience.
Overview
Provides actionable patterns for responsive, accessible UIs with Tailwind CSS v4.1+. Covers utility composition, dark mode, component patterns, and performance optimization.
When to Use
- Styling React/Vue/Svelte components
- Building responsive layouts and grids
- Implementing design systems
- Adding dark mode support
- Optimizing CSS workflow
Quick Reference
Responsive Breakpoints
| Prefix | Min Width | Description |
|--------|-----------|-------------|
| sm: | 640px | Small screens |
| md: | 768px | Tablets |
| lg: | 1024px | Desktops |
| xl: | 1280px | Large screens |
| 2xl: | 1536px | Extra large |
Common Patterns
<!-- Center content -->
<div class="flex items-center justify-center min-h-screen">
Content
</div>
<!-- Responsive grid -->
<div class="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
<!-- Items -->
</div>
<!-- Card component -->
<div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6">
<h3 class="text-xl font-bold">Title</h3>
<p class="text-gray-600">Description</p>
</div>
Instructions
- Start Mobile-First: Write base styles for mobile, add responsive prefixes (
sm:,md:,lg:) for larger screens - Use Design Tokens: Leverage Tailwind's spacing, color, and typography scales
- Compose Utilities: Combine multiple utilities for complex styles
- Extract Components: Create reusable component classes for repeated patterns
- Configure Theme: Customize design tokens in
tailwind.config.jsor using@theme - Verify Changes: Test at each breakpoint using DevTools responsive mode. Check for visual regressions and accessibility issues before committing.
Examples
Responsive Card Component
function ProductCard({ product }: { product: Product }) {
return (
<div className="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg overflow-hidden sm:flex">
<img className="h-48 w-full object-cover sm:h-auto sm:w-48" src={product.image} />
<div className="p-6">
<h3 className="text-lg font-semibold">{product.name}</h3>
<button className="mt-4 px-4 py-2 bg-indigo-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-indigo-700">
Add to Cart
</button>
</div>
</div>
);
}
Dark Mode Toggle
<div class="bg-white dark:bg-gray-900 text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
<h1 class="dark:text-white">Title</h1>
</div>
Form Input
<input
class="w-full px-4 py-2 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:ring-2 focus:ring-blue-500 focus:border-transparent"
placeholder="[email protected]"
/>
Best Practices
- Consistent Spacing: Use Tailwind's spacing scale (4, 8, 12, 16, etc.)
- Color Palette: Stick to Tailwind's color system for consistency
- Component Extraction: Extract repeated patterns into reusable components
- Utility Composition: Prefer utility classes over
@applyfor maintainability - Semantic HTML: Use proper HTML elements with Tailwind classes
- Performance: Ensure content paths include all template files for optimal purging
- Accessibility: Include focus styles, ARIA labels, and respect user preferences (reduced-motion)
Troubleshooting
Classes Not Applying
- Check content paths: Ensure all template files are included in
content: []in config - Verify build: Run
npm run buildto regenerate purged CSS - Dev mode: Use
npx tailwindcss -owith--watchflag for live updates
Responsive Styles Not Working
- Order matters: Responsive prefixes must come before non-responsive (e.g.,
md:flexnotflex md:flex) - Check breakpoint values: Verify breakpoints match your design requirements
- DevTools: Use browser DevTools responsive mode to test at each breakpoint
Dark Mode Issues
- Verify config: Ensure
darkMode: 'class'or'media'is set correctly - Toggle implementation: Use
document.documentElement.classList.toggle('dark')for class strategy - Initial flash: Add
darkclass to<html>before body renders
Constraints and Warnings
- Class Proliferation: Long class strings reduce readability; extract into components
- Content Paths: Misconfigured paths cause classes to be purged in production
- Arbitrary Values: Use sparingly; prefer design tokens for consistency
- Specificity Issues: Avoid
@applywith complex selectors - Dark Mode: Requires correct configuration (
classormediastrategy) - Browser Support: Check Tailwind docs for compatibility notes
References
- references/layout-patterns.md — Flexbox, grid, spacing, typography, colors
- references/component-patterns.md — Cards, navigation, forms, modals, React patterns
- references/responsive-design.md — Responsive patterns, dark mode, container queries
- references/animations.md — Transitions, transforms, built-in animations, motion preferences
- references/performance.md — Bundle optimization, CSS optimization, production builds
- references/accessibility.md — Focus management, screen readers, color contrast, ARIA
- references/configuration.md — CSS-first config, JavaScript config, plugins, presets
- references/reference.md — Additional reference materials
External Resources
- Tailwind CSS Docs
- Tailwind UI
- Tailwind Play
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