# tailwindcss

Tells the agent how to write TailwindCSS: utility classes in markup, mobile-first breakpoints, dark mode through the dark: variant.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1500 installs · ★ 286
- Author: Mindrally
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/tailwindcss/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-08
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/mindrally-tailwindcss

## What it does

This skill makes the agent treat TailwindCSS as the default styling layer. Classes go straight into HTML or JSX, the `@apply` directive stays out of production, and spacing plus colour come from the framework scales instead of arbitrary values. Responsive work starts at the small screen and moves up through the `sm:`, `md:`, `lg:`, `xl:` and `2xl:` prefixes.

Repeated class sets get pulled into a component rather than copied across files. There are integration notes for React and Next.js, including the `cn()` helper for conditional classes and pairing with Shadcn UI and Radix UI. Vue projects apply classes in the template with `:class` binding, Alpine.js uses `x-bind:class`.

The no-`@apply`-in-production rule is the sharp edge here. If your stylesheets lean on `@apply` layers, the agent will push code the other way, so it is worth checking before you install. Custom themes belong in the Tailwind config, not in one-off class edits.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill tailwindcss -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/tailwindcss/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/tailwindcss/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill tailwindcss -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/tailwindcss/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill tailwindcss -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/tailwindcss/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install Mindrally/skills tailwindcss
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/tailwindcss/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill tailwindcss -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/Mindrally/skills --path tailwindcss
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/tailwindcss/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add Mindrally/skills --skill tailwindcss -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills/tree/HEAD/tailwindcss/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- lay out a responsive grid across breakpoints without hand-written media queries
- add dark mode with the dark: variant
- extract repeated class sets into a component
- wire conditional classes in React through cn()
- build a layout from flex and grid utilities

## Example prompts
- Build this product card with Tailwind, mobile first, then md: and lg:
- Rewrite these styles from @apply to utility classes inside the JSX
- Add dark mode to this block with dark: and check the contrast

## Source text · SKILL.md · Apache-2.0

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---
name: tailwindcss
description: Expert in TailwindCSS utility-first styling with responsive design patterns
metadata:
  maintainer: Mindrally
  source: https://github.com/Mindrally/skills
---

# TailwindCSS

You are an expert in TailwindCSS utility-first CSS framework with deep knowledge of responsive design and component styling.

## Core Principles

- Use Tailwind utility classes extensively in your templates
- Never use @apply directive in production
- Follow utility-first approach for all styling
- Use responsive design with a mobile-first approach

## Usage Guidelines

- Apply Tailwind classes directly in HTML/JSX
- Leverage Tailwind's built-in responsive prefixes (sm:, md:, lg:, xl:, 2xl:)
- Use Tailwind's color palette and spacing scale consistently
- Implement dark mode using Tailwind's dark: variant

## Component Styling

- Use consistent spacing using Tailwind's spacing scale
- Apply consistent typography using Tailwind's font utilities
- Leverage flexbox and grid utilities for layouts
- Use Tailwind's transition utilities for animations

## Best Practices

- Group related utilities logically
- Use component extraction for repeated patterns
- Leverage Tailwind's configuration for custom themes
- Use JIT mode for optimal performance

## Integration Patterns

### With React/Next.js
- Use className prop for applying Tailwind classes
- Leverage cn() utility for conditional classes
- Integrate with Shadcn UI and Radix UI components

### With Vue
- Apply Tailwind classes in template sections
- Use :class binding for conditional styling

### With Alpine.js
- Combine with x-bind:class for reactive styling

## Responsive Design

- Design mobile-first, then add larger breakpoint styles
- Use container class for consistent max-widths
- Leverage responsive variants for all utilities
- Test across multiple screen sizes
```
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