Hey developers! 👋 I've just finished diving deep into one of the most comprehensive CSS framework repositories out there, and I'm excited to share this treasure trove with you. Whether you're building your next big project or just exploring what's out there, this guide has something for everyone!
📊 What's Inside This Collection?
I've gathered 50+ CSS frameworks from the awesome-css-frameworks repository, each carefully categorized and documented. From minimal resets to full-featured design systems, this list covers the entire spectrum of CSS frameworks available today.
Let's dive in! 🚀
🔄 Base / Reset / Normalize
Start fresh with these modern CSS resets
| Framework | Description | Links |
|---|---|---|
| modern-normalize 🎯 | A modern alternative to CSS resets | GitHub |
| ress ✨ | A modern CSS reset | GitHub |
| Natural Selection 🌿 | A CSS framework using natural selection | GitHub |
🎭 Class-less Frameworks
Beautiful styling with ZERO classes needed!
These frameworks style your semantic HTML automatically - just write good markup and watch the magic happen! ✨
| Framework | Website | Demo | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico.css 💙 | picocss.com | Examples | Docs | GitHub |
| MVP.css 🏆 | MVP Demo | See It Live | Documentation | GitHub |
| sakura 🌸 | Main Site | Demo | - | GitHub |
| Simple.css 🎨 | simplecss.org | Demo | Wiki | GitHub |
| Tacit 🤫 | Demo Site | See It | - | GitHub |
🪶 Very Lightweight Frameworks
Under 10KB - Perfect for performance-focused projects!
| Framework | Website | Demo | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure 💎 | purecss.io | Layouts | Getting Started | GitHub |
| Picnic CSS 🧺 | picnicss.com | Tests | Docs | GitHub |
| Chota ⚡ | Main Site | Demo | Documentation | GitHub |
🚀 General Purpose Frameworks
The powerhouses that can handle ANY project!
🌟 The Big Names
| Framework | Website | Demo | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootstrap 💪 | getbootstrap.com | Examples | Docs | GitHub |
| Bulma 🎯 | bulma.io | Expo | Docs | GitHub |
| Foundation 🏛️ | get.foundation | Templates | Docs | GitHub |
| UIkit 🎪 | getuikit.com | Showcase | Docs | GitHub |
🏢 Enterprise & Design Systems
| Framework | Website | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primer 🐙 | primer.style | CSS Docs | GitHub |
| Carbon Components 💼 | carbondesignsystem.com | Components | GitHub |
| U.S. Web Design System 🇺🇸 | designsystem.digital.gov | Components | GitHub |
| PatternFly 🦋 | patternfly.org | Get Started | GitHub |
🎨 More Excellent Options
| Framework | Website | Demo/Examples | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fomantic-UI 🌊 | fomantic-ui.com | - | Getting Started | GitHub |
| Blaze UI 🔥 | blazeui.com | Components | Install Guide | GitHub |
| Cirrus ☁️ | cirrus-ui.netlify.app | Examples | Setup | GitHub |
| Vanilla Framework 🍦 | vanillaframework.io | Examples | Docs | GitHub |
| Stacks 📚 | stackoverflow.design | - | Using Stacks | GitHub |
| HiQ 🎵 | Demo | Live Demo | Guide | GitHub |
🎨 Material Design Frameworks
Google's Material Design made easy!
| Framework | Website | Demo | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Components Web 🎯 | material.io/components/web | Components | Getting Started | GitHub |
| Beer CSS 🍺 | beercss.com | - | - | GitHub |
| Materialize 💫 | materializecss.github.io | - | Getting Started | GitHub |
⚡ Utility-Based Frameworks
Atomic CSS for maximum flexibility!
| Framework | Website | Demo/Gallery | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwind CSS 🌊 | tailwindcss.com | - | Documentation | GitHub |
| Open Props 🎨 | open-props.style | Gallery | Getting Started | GitHub |
🎮 Specialized Frameworks
Unique styles for unique projects!
🕹️ Retro & Nostalgic
| Framework | Description | Website | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| NES.css 👾 | NES-style CSS Framework | Demo | GitHub |
| 98.css 🖥️ | Windows 98 CSS | Site | GitHub |
| System.css 💻 | System UI CSS | Site | GitHub |
| XP.css 🪟 | Windows XP CSS | Site | GitHub |
| 7.css 7️⃣ | Windows 7 CSS | Site | GitHub |
📚 Content & Typography
| Framework | Description | Website | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufte CSS 📖 | Edward Tufte-inspired design | Site | GitHub |
| Gutenberg 📰 | Print stylesheet framework | Demo | GitHub |
🎯 Special Purpose
| Framework | Description | Website | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuiCss 🖥️ | Text-based UI | Examples | Wiki | GitHub |
| Bojler 📧 | Email framework | Site | Getting Started | GitHub |
| Orbit 🛸 | Components framework | Docs | Introduction | GitHub |
⚠️ Stalled Development Section
Historical reference - use with caution!
These frameworks are no longer actively maintained but kept for reference and inspiration. ⏸️
🏛️ Previously Popular
| Framework | Website | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semantic UI 📋 | semantic-ui.com | Getting Started | GitHub |
| Tachyons ⚡ | tachyons.io | Docs | GitHub |
| Bourbon 🥃 | bourbon.io | Docs | GitHub |
💧 Class-less (Stalled)
| Framework | Website | Repository |
|---|---|---|
| Water.css 💦 | watercss.kognise.dev | GitHub |
🔄 Resets (Stalled)
| Framework | Website | Repository |
|---|---|---|
| sanitize.css 🧼 | Docs | GitHub |
| modern-css-reset 🔄 | - | GitHub |
| minireset.css 📝 | Site | GitHub |
| CSS Remedy 💊 | - | GitHub |
| inuitcss 🏔️ | - | GitHub |
🎯 General Purpose (Stalled)
| Framework | Website | Demo | Documentation | Repository |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unsemantic 📐 | unsemantic.com | Responsive Demo | CSS Docs | GitHub |
| Propeller 🚁 | propeller.in | - | Get Started | GitHub |
| Concise CSS ✂️ | concisecss.com | - | Documentation | GitHub |
| Responsive Boilerplate 📱 | responsivebp.com | - | Getting Started | GitHub |
| turretcss 🏰 | turretcss.com | Demo | Getting Started | GitHub |
| Centurion ⚔️ | centurionframework.com | - | Documentation | GitHub |
🎯 Quick Selection Guide
🚀 For Most Projects
→ Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Bulma
🪶 For Minimal/Fast Sites
→ Pico.css, MVP.css, Simple.css
🎨 For Material Design
→ Material Components Web, Materialize
🏢 For Enterprise/Design Systems
→ Carbon Components, PatternFly, US Web Design System
🎮 For Fun/Retro Projects
→ NES.css, 98.css, XP.css, 7.css
📧 For Email Development
→ Bojler
📖 For Content/Typography
→ Tufte CSS, Gutenberg
💡 Final Thoughts
This collection represents years of community effort to create better tools for web developers. Whether you're building a quick prototype, a production app, or just experimenting with retro aesthetics, there's a framework here for you!
What's your favorite CSS framework? Drop a comment below! 👇
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