Tailwind CSS Installer

A CLI tool designed to simplify the setup of Tailwind CSS in various frontend frameworks. With just a few commands, you can configure Tailwind CSS for your React, Vite, or other supported projects.

Features

• Seamless setup of Tailwind CSS for popular frameworks such as React and Vite.
• Automatic configuration of essential files (tailwind.config.js, postcss.config.js, and CSS entry files).
• Interactive CLI for an easy setup process.

Installation

You can install Tailwind CSS Installer either globally or locally in your project.

Global Installation

To install Tailwind CSS Installer globally, run the following command:

1npm install -g tailwind-css-installer

This allows you to use the tailwind-css-installer command from anywhere on your system. With just a single command tailwind css install in your project, within your project's directory just run :

1tailwind-css-installer

Local Installation

To install Tailwind Installer locally in your project, run:

1npm install --save-dev tailwind-css-installer

Or

1npm install -D tailwind-css-installer

After installing locally, you can run the CLI tool using npx:

1npx tailwind-css-installer

Usage

After installation, you can use the tailwind-css-installer command to set up Tailwind CSS in your project.

Running the Installer

To start the setup process, run:

1tailwind-installer

or, if installed locally:

1npx tailwind-installer

You will be prompted to select your framework:

• React
• Vite
• Angular
• Vue
• Svelte

Example Setup Process

1. Run tailwind-installer.
2. Select your framework (e.g., Angular).
3. The tool will set up your project and configure Tailwind CSS.

Framework-Specific Setup Details

React

Vite

Angular

Vue

Svelte

Configuration

The CLI tool will guide you through the configuration process, including:

1. Choosing a Framework: Select from supported frameworks like React or Vite.
2. Installing Dependencies: Automatically installs Tailwind CSS and related dependencies.
3. Configuring Files: Creates and configures tailwind.config.js, postcss.config.js, and updates your CSS files.

Options

Tailwind Installer supports the following frameworks:

React

When setting up Tailwind CSS for React:

• Installs Tailwind CSS and its dependencies.
• Creates and configures tailwind.config.js and postcss.config.js.
• Updates src/index.css with Tailwind CSS imports.

Vite

When setting up Tailwind CSS for Vite:

• Installs Tailwind CSS and its dependencies.
• Creates and configures tailwind.config.js and postcss.config.js.
• Updates src/index.css with Tailwind CSS imports.

Examples

React Project Setup

1. Navigate to your React project directory.

2. Run the installer:

   1tailwind-css-installer

   or, if installed locally:

   1npx tailwind-css-installer

3. Select React from the prompts.

This will:

• Install Tailwind CSS and its dependencies.
• Create and configure tailwind.config.js and postcss.config.js.
• Add Tailwind CSS imports to src/index.css.

Vite Project Setup

1. Navigate to your Vite project directory.

2. Run the installer:

   1tailwind-css-installer

   or, if installed locally:

   1npx tailwind-css-installer

3. Select Vite from the prompts.

This will:

• Install Tailwind CSS and its dependencies.
• Create and configure tailwind.config.js and postcss.config.js.
• Add Tailwind CSS imports to src/index.css.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve Tailwind CSS Installer. To contribute:

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/your-feature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature).
5. Create a Pull Request on GitHub with a description of your changes.

Key Points Covered:

• Features: Overview of what the package does.
• Installation: Instructions for global and local installation.
• Usage: How to run and use the installer.
• Configuration: Details on what happens during the setup process.
• Options: Specifics on framework support.
• Examples: Step-by-step guides for setting up with React and Vite.
• Contributing: How to contribute to the project.
• License: Licensing information.
• Changelog: Where to find information on changes.

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