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tailwind-theme-builder

Configure Tailwind CSS v4 with shadcn/ui, CSS variables, dark mode, and Vite.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#theming#react#shadcn/ui#vite#tailwind#dark mode#frontend setup
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npx skills add https://github.com/Witroch4/witdev-skills --skill tailwind-theme-builder-witroch4
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Skill: tailwind-theme-builder
Source: https://github.com/Witroch4/witdev-skills/tree/main/tailwind-theme-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Witroch4/witdev-skills --skill tailwind-theme-builder-witroch4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @tailwindcss/vite, tw-animate-css, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the setup of Tailwind CSS v4 with shadcn/ui, ensuring a robust and correctly themed frontend environment, including dark mode support.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Setup: Installs dependencies, configures Vite, and sets up the CSS architecture for Tailwind v4 and shadcn/ui.
  • Theming: Implements CSS variable-based theming, dark mode, and ensures components correctly inherit theme colors.
  • Use Case: When starting a new React project that requires a modern UI with Tailwind v4 and shadcn/ui, use this Skill to get a fully configured, themed, and dark-mode-ready project structure in minutes.

Quick Start

Use the tailwind-theme-builder skill to set up a new React project with Tailwind v4 and shadcn/ui theming.

Frequently Asked Questions about tailwind-theme-builder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Tailwind CSS v4 with shadcn/ui and Vite?▼

Configure Tailwind CSS v4 with shadcn/ui by installing dependencies, setting up the Vite plugin, and establishing a CSS architecture for variables. This ensures a correctly themed frontend environment with dark mode support.

Why is my shadcn/ui dark mode not working with Tailwind v4?▼

Dark mode conflicts in Tailwind v4 often stem from incorrect CSS variable implementation. Setup must properly define theme variables and ensure components inherit colors correctly to resolve dark mode conflicts.

Do I need pnpm and Node.js to set up Tailwind v4 theming?▼

Yes, you need pnpm and Node.js for dependency management and build tooling. These tools are required to install packages and execute the Vite integration for your React project.

What's the best way to migrate a React project to Tailwind CSS v4?▼

Migrate to Tailwind CSS v4 by transitioning your architecture to CSS variable-based theming and configuring the Vite integration. This addresses v3 migration problems and sets up modern dark mode support.

How does CSS variable-based theming work with shadcn/ui?▼

CSS variable-based theming defines color tokens directly in CSS, allowing shadcn/ui components to inherit theme colors dynamically. This mechanism enables seamless dark mode transitions and consistent styling.

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