# tailwind-gradient-builder

Generates modern Tailwind CSS gradients, from simple linear stops to mesh layouts and animated text. Useful when styling backgrounds and hero sections.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 307 installs · ★ 63
- Author: patricio0312rev
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/patricio0312rev/skills/tree/HEAD/frontend/tailwind-gradient-builder/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-01-12
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/tailwind-gradient-builder

## What it does

This skill guides coding assistants to produce Tailwind CSS gradients for backgrounds and text. It covers linear direction utilities like `bg-gradient-to-r` with `from-*`, `via-*`, and `to-*` stops, alongside built-in presets such as Aurora Borealis and Midnight City.

More intricate effects use arbitrary Tailwind values. Radial and conic gradients rely on classes like `bg-[radial-gradient(...)]` and `bg-[conic-gradient(...)]`. For mesh backgrounds, the skill constructs multiple overlapping radial layers using absolute positioning or generates a reusable React `MeshGradient` component.

Animated gradients cannot run on utility classes alone: keyframes and animation timing must be added directly into `tailwind.config.js`.

## Requirements
- Works with: Linear

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add patricio0312rev/skills --skill tailwind-gradient-builder -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add patricio0312rev/skills --skill tailwind-gradient-builder -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add patricio0312rev/skills --skill tailwind-gradient-builder -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install patricio0312rev/skills tailwind-gradient-builder
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add patricio0312rev/skills --skill tailwind-gradient-builder -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/patricio0312rev/skills --path frontend/tailwind-gradient-builder
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add patricio0312rev/skills --skill tailwind-gradient-builder -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/patricio0312rev/skills/tree/HEAD/frontend/tailwind-gradient-builder/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- create gradient text using `bg-clip-text`
- build multilayer mesh gradients with radial overlays
- apply ready-made color presets like Sunset Vibes
- configure animated CSS gradients in `tailwind.config.js`

## Example prompts
- Create an animated gradient heading from purple-500 to red-500
- Build a full-screen mesh gradient using multiple radial layers
- Style a button with an Aurora Borealis linear gradient

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: tailwind-gradient-builder
description: Creates modern CSS gradients using Tailwind CSS including linear, radial, conic, mesh gradients, animated gradients, glassmorphism, and gradient text effects. Use when users request "gradient background", "tailwind gradient", "modern gradient", "mesh gradient", or "animated gradient".
---

# Tailwind Gradient Builder

Create stunning modern gradients with Tailwind CSS for backgrounds, text, borders, and animations.

## Core Workflow

1. **Choose gradient type**: Linear, radial, conic, or mesh
2. **Select color palette**: Define color stops and positions
3. **Add direction/angle**: Configure gradient orientation
4. **Apply effects**: Blur, animation, glassmorphism
5. **Optimize**: Ensure performance and accessibility

## Basic Linear Gradients

### Simple Two-Color Gradient

```html
<!-- Left to Right -->
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-500 to-purple-600"></div>

<!-- Top to Bottom -->
<div class="bg-gradient-to-b from-cyan-400 to-blue-600"></div>

<!-- Diagonal -->
<div class="bg-gradient-to-br from-pink-500 to-orange-400"></div>
```

### Direction Classes

| Class | Direction |
|-------|-----------|
| `bg-gradient-to-t` | Bottom to Top |
| `bg-gradient-to-tr` | Bottom-left to Top-right |
| `bg-gradient-to-r` | Left to Right |
| `bg-gradient-to-br` | Top-left to Bottom-right |
| `bg-gradient-to-b` | Top to Bottom |
| `bg-gradient-to-bl` | Top-right to Bottom-left |
| `bg-gradient-to-l` | Right to Left |
| `bg-gradient-to-tl` | Bottom-right to Top-left |

### Three-Color Gradients

```html
<!-- With via for middle color -->
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-indigo-500 via-purple-500 to-pink-500"></div>

<!-- Sunset gradient -->
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-orange-500 via-red-500 to-pink-500"></div>

<!-- Ocean gradient -->
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-cyan-500 via-blue-500 to-indigo-500"></div>
```

## Modern Gradient Presets

### Aurora Borealis

```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-green-300 via-blue-500 to-purple-600"></div>
```

### Sunset Vibes

```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-amber-200 via-rose-400 to-violet-500"></div>
```

### Neon Glow

```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-pink-500 via-purple-500 to-indigo-500"></div>
```

### Forest Mist

```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-br from-emerald-400 via-teal-500 to-cyan-600"></div>
```

### Midnight City

```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-900 via-purple-900 to-violet-600"></div>
```

### Peach Sunset

```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-r from-rose-100 via-pink-300 to-orange-200"></div>
```

## Gradient Text

```html
<!-- Gradient text effect -->
<h1 class="bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 via-pink-600 to-blue-600 bg-clip-text text-transparent">
  Gradient Text
</h1>

<!-- Animated gradient text -->
````
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