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Hugo Tailwind 4.x

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Updated: 19 Jul 2025
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A barebone Hugo starter with Tailwind 4.0.* - Build your own theme on top.

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Overview

The Hugo & Tailwind 3.2 starter kit is a barebone template that combines Hugo, a static site generator, with Tailwind CSS 3.2.4. It provides a minimalistic starting point for developing websites using these technologies. The installation process is straightforward and the kit offers features that make it suitable for both development and production environments.

Features

  • Hugo & Tailwind CSS: Combines the power of Hugo, a fast and flexible static site generator, with Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework.
  • Easy Installation: Can be installed directly into VS Code using the command git clone and npm install.
  • Development Mode: Starts a development server using the command npm run start and watches for changes in the CSS files and the Hugo server.
  • HTML Generation: Generates static HTML files for the site using the command npm run build.
  • Production-Ready: Creates a production-ready /public folder with purged and minified CSS files.
  • Customizable Themes: Provides a solid foundation for building custom themes around the Hugo & Tailwind kit.

Installation

To install the Hugo & Tailwind 3.2 starter kit, follow these steps:

  1. Open VS Code and navigate to the desired directory where you want to install the kit.
  2. Clone the repository by running the following command in the terminal:
    git clone https://github.com/4044ever/Hugo-Tailwind-3.2 optional-foldername
    
  3. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:
    npm install
    

Summary

The Hugo & Tailwind 3.2 starter kit provides a minimalistic and efficient setup for developing websites using Hugo and Tailwind CSS. It offers a range of features, including easy installation, development mode, HTML generation, and a production-ready output. This kit serves as a solid foundation for building custom themes and can be a valuable tool in the web development workflow.