Build scalable design systems with Tailwind CSS v4, design tokens, component libraries, and responsive patterns. Use when creating component libraries, implementing design systems, or standardizing UI patterns.
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Build scalable design systems with Tailwind CSS v4, design tokens, component libraries, and responsive patterns. Use when creating component libraries, implementing design systems, or standardizing UI patterns.
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---name: tailwind-design-system
description: Build scalable design systems with Tailwind CSS v4, design tokens, component libraries, and responsive patterns. Use when creating component libraries, implementing design systems, or standardizing UI patterns.
---# Tailwind Design System (v4)
Build production-ready design systems with Tailwind CSS v4, including CSS-first configuration, design tokens, component variants, responsive patterns, and accessibility.
> **Note**: This skill targets Tailwind CSS v4 (2024+). For v3 projects, refer to the [upgrade guide](https://tailwindcss.com/docs/upgrade-guide).
## When to Use This Skill
- Creating a component library with Tailwind v4
- Implementing design tokens and theming with CSS-first configuration
- Building responsive and accessible components
- Standardizing UI patterns across a codebase
- Migrating from Tailwind v3 to v4
- Setting up dark mode with native CSS features
## Key v4 Changes
| v3 Pattern | v4 Pattern |
| ------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `tailwind.config.ts` | `@theme` in CSS |
| `@tailwind base/components/utilities` | `@import "tailwindcss"` |
