tailwind-v4

You configure Tailwind v4 design tokens using the @theme directive to define CSS variables directly in your stylesheet. This CSS-first approach eliminates the need for a separate tailwind.config.js file, reducing boilerplate and improving consistency.

The best way to set up dark mode in Tailwind v4 is by applying one of its supported strategies: media-query, class-based, or data-theme approaches. This Skill provides best-practice references for implementing these dark mode strategies effectively.

Yes, Tailwind v4 supports OKLCH colors for accessible theming. Using an OKLCH-based color system allows you to create accessible color palettes that maintain perceptual consistency across different themes and dark mode configurations.

No, you do not need a tailwind.config.js file for a zero-config Tailwind v4 workflow. Tailwind v4 uses a CSS-first configuration approach, allowing you to define design tokens and theming entirely within CSS using the @theme directive.

To install Tailwind v4 with the Vite plugin, you integrate the plugin into your project setup. Once installed, you can immediately start defining design tokens directly in CSS using the @theme directive to establish your theming architecture.

You use CSS-first configuration in Tailwind v4 to define theming and color systems directly in CSS, minimizing JavaScript boilerplate. This approach improves consistency by generating CSS variables natively through the @theme directive.