Must Have TailwindCSS Plugins

TailwindCSS is a popular utility-first CSS framework that allows you to create custom designs without writing any CSS. However, working with TailwindCSS can be challenging if you don’t have the right tools and support in your editor. That’s why we have compiled a list of the best VScode extensions for TailwindCSS that can enhance your development experience and productivity.

Tailwind Fold (Personal Favourite)

Tailwind Fold is a VScode extension that improves code readability by folding long class attributes. This extension helps you avoid scrolling horizontally or wrapping lines when working with TailwindCSS. You can quickly toggle folding using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+A or customize the folding style and opacity in the settings.

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Tailwind CSS IntelliSense (Essential)

This is the official VScode extension for TailwindCSS, and it provides a lot of advanced features such as:

• Autocomplete: Intelligent suggestions for class names, as well as CSS functions and directives.
• Linting: Highlights errors and potential bugs in both your CSS and your markup.
• Hover Preview: See the complete CSS for a Tailwind class name by hovering over it.
• Syntax Highlighting: Provides syntax definitions so that Tailwind features are highlighted correctly.

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Headwind

Headwind is another extension that provides support for TailwindCSS in VScode. It includes features such as:

• Class Sorting: Automatically sorts your classes following the recommended order by TailwindCSS.
• Custom Sorting: Allows you to define your own custom order for sorting classes.
• Class Removal: Removes unused or duplicate classes from your markup.

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Tailwind Documentation

The Tailwind Documentation extension provides quick access to the official Tailwind CSS documentation. This extension enables developers to access the Tailwind CSS documentation directly from within the VScode editor, without having to open a browser or leave the editor. You can search for any topic, class, function, or directive in the documentation and get instant results.

Open with:
Mac: cmd + ctrl + t
Windows: ctrl + alt + t

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