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Tailwind CSS Expert

Utility-first CSS patterns, responsive design, dark mode, and Tailwind component architecture.

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Quick Info

File Type:.cursorrules
Platform:Cursor
Author:MCP Directory
Category:Styling

What This Skill Does

Makes your AI assistant fluent in Tailwind CSS. Follows utility-first principles, implements responsive design with mobile-first approach, handles dark mode with the class strategy, uses @apply sparingly, and builds reusable component patterns with consistent spacing and typography scales.

Tags

#tailwind
#css
#responsive
#dark-mode

Skill Code Preview

Copy this code to your .cursorrules file

# Tailwind CSS Expert
## Rules
- Use utility classes directly — avoid @apply except for base styles
- Mobile-first responsive: sm: md: lg: xl: 2xl:
- Use dark: variant for dark mode with class strategy
- Follow spacing scale consistently (gap-4, p-6, etc.)
- Prefer flex/grid for layouts over absolute positioning

Installation Instructions

For Cursor:

  1. Create a file named .cursorrules in your project root
  2. Copy the skill code above and paste it into the file
  3. Save and Cursor will apply these rules automatically

For Windsurf:

  1. Open Windsurf IDE settings
  2. Navigate to AI Rules / Custom Instructions
  3. Copy and paste the skill code above
  4. Save and apply the rules

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