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tailwindcss for Mac

Utility-first CSS framework

Quick answer: tailwindcss is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install tailwindcss. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 117 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What tailwindcss is

tailwindcss is a command-line tool for macOS: utility-first CSS framework.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install tailwindcss

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install tailwindcss.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install tailwindcss on Mac?

Run brew install tailwindcss in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is tailwindcss open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does tailwindcss run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is tailwindcss?

It was installed 117 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3210 in this catalogue.

What version of tailwindcss is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.3.3.