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Description:
Utility-first CSS framework
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.1.18@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @tailwindcss  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: css web-development frontend design-systems tailwind
Install: brew install tailwindcss
About:
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level utility classes for building custom designs directly in your markup. It enables rapid UI development without writing custom CSS by composing utility classes. The tool includes a CLI for processing CSS and optimizing for production builds.
Key Features:
  • Utility-first approach with composable classes
  • Just-in-Time compiler for instant rebuilds
  • Responsive design with breakpoint prefixes
  • Customizable design system with configuration
  • PurgeCSS integration for minimal production bundles
Use Cases:
  • Rapid prototyping of web interfaces
  • Building responsive web applications
  • Creating consistent design systems
  • Developing component libraries
Alternatives:
  • Bootstrap – More opinionated with pre-built components vs Tailwind's utility classes
  • Bulma – CSS framework with pre-styled components vs Tailwind's unstyled utilities
  • Styled Components – CSS-in-JS library vs Tailwind's utility class approach
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