skills.rest
shelbeely
shelbeelyCOMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
WebsiteGitHub

m3-web-tailwind

Map Material Design 3 tokens into Tailwind CSS theme configuration.

4|Updated Feb 16, 2026
Search Tags:#web development#design tokens#tailwind css#css variables#m3#material design 3
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shelbeely/Shelbeely-Agent-skills --skill m3-web-tailwind
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: m3-web-tailwind
Source: https://github.com/shelbeely/Shelbeely-Agent-skills/tree/main/skills/m3-web-tailwind
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shelbeely/Shelbeely-Agent-skills --skill m3-web-tailwind

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the implementation of Material Design 3 (M3) principles within projects utilizing Tailwind CSS, bridging the gap between M3's design language and Tailwind's utility-first approach.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token Mapping: Integrates M3 design tokens (colors, typography, shapes) into Tailwind's theme configuration.
  • Plugin Integration: Supports the tailwind-material-3 plugin for streamlined setup.
  • Manual Configuration: Provides guidance for manually mapping M3 tokens via tailwind.config.js and CSS custom properties.
  • Component Examples: Demonstrates practical application with examples for buttons, cards, text fields, and chips.
  • Use Case: When starting a new web project that requires adherence to Material Design 3 guidelines and leverages Tailwind CSS for styling, this skill provides the necessary configuration and examples to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Quick Start

Integrate M3 design tokens into your Tailwind CSS project by installing the tailwind-material-3 plugin and configuring your tailwind.config.js file.

Frequently Asked Questions about m3-web-tailwind

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement Material Design 3 in a Tailwind CSS project?▼

Implement Material Design 3 in Tailwind CSS by mapping M3 design tokens to Tailwind's theme configuration. This Skill supports using the tailwind-material-3 plugin or manually configuring tokens via tailwind.config.js and CSS custom properties for utility-first styling.

Can I manually map M3 design tokens to Tailwind's theme configuration?▼

Yes, you can manually map M3 design tokens to Tailwind's theme configuration. This Skill provides guidance for configuring colors, typography, and shapes directly within tailwind.config.js using CSS custom properties.

Does the tailwind-material-3 plugin support M3 component examples like buttons and cards?▼

Yes, the tailwind-material-3 plugin integration supports M3 component examples. This Skill demonstrates practical applications for building M3-styled buttons, cards, text fields, and chips with consistent utility-first styling.

What is the best way to configure M3 colors and typography in Tailwind CSS?▼

The best way to configure M3 colors and typography in Tailwind CSS is by mapping design tokens to the theme configuration. This Skill bridges M3's design language and Tailwind's utility-first approach using the tailwind-material-3 plugin or manual CSS variable mapping.

When do I need to map Material Design 3 tokens for Tailwind CSS?▼

You need to map Material Design 3 tokens for Tailwind CSS when starting a new web project that requires adherence to M3 guidelines. This ensures consistent design language implementation across colors, typography, and shapes using utility-first styling.

Related Skills

Explore More Design & Creative Skills→
rodydavisrodydavis
58

material-3-to-material-2-theme-adapter

Map Material Design 3 color tokens to Material Design 2 theme variables via CSS overrides.

Community
Basic
bobmatnycbobmatnyc
68

shadcn-ui

Add accessible React UI components styled with Tailwind CSS.

Community
Intermediate
mahg-esmahg-es
3

theme-design

Design CSS theme systems with design tokens, color palettes, and typography scales.

Official
Intermediate
s0lci700s0lci700
1

svelte-native

Convert bits-ui or shadcn-svelte components into native Svelte 5 with CSS and design tokens.

Community
Advanced