tailwind-patterns

Installation
Summary

Modern utility-first CSS with CSS-native configuration, container queries, and design token architecture.

  • Tailwind v4 uses CSS-first @theme directives instead of JavaScript config, powered by the Oxide engine for 10x faster compilation
  • Container queries enable component-level responsive design independent of viewport, complementing traditional breakpoint-based layouts
  • Design token architecture spans primitives (raw colors), semantic tokens (purpose-based naming), and component-specific values exposed as CSS variables
  • Mobile-first responsive strategy with six breakpoint prefixes (sm:, md:, lg:, xl:, 2xl:) and dark mode support via class, media, or custom selectors
  • Modern layout patterns include flexbox utilities, CSS Grid with auto-fit responsive columns, and asymmetric Bento-style grids; avoid @apply in favor of component extraction
SKILL.md

Tailwind CSS Patterns (v4 - 2025)

Modern utility-first CSS with CSS-native configuration.

When to Use

Use this skill when configuring Tailwind v4, using CSS-first theme and design tokens, or implementing container queries and modern Tailwind patterns.


1. Tailwind v4 Architecture

What Changed from v3

v3 (Legacy) v4 (Current)
tailwind.config.js CSS-based @theme directive
PostCSS plugin Oxide engine (10x faster)
JIT mode Native, always-on
Plugin system CSS-native features
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