A boilerplate for Tailwind CSS plugins.
The Tailwind CSS 3 plugin starter project offers a comprehensive foundation for developers looking to extend the capabilities of Tailwind CSS. It encompasses a variety of functionalities aimed at simplifying the development and testing of custom plugins, making it an invaluable tool for those who desire to enhance their styling solutions with Tailwind’s utility-first approach.
Built with user-friendliness in mind, this starter project is coupled with robust examples that guide developers through the essential processes of crafting their own plugins. With a focus on ease of testing, configuration, and release management, this project encourages a smooth workflow, from inception to deployment.
Plugin Development Examples: Comes with practical examples for implementing various plugin functions like addBase, addUtilities, and addComponents, helping users kickstart their development.
Testing Suite: Includes tests with Vitest to ensure your plugin’s reliability, allowing developers to catch issues early in the development process.
Coverage Report: Features built-in coverage reporting with v8, giving insights into the completeness of your tests and code quality.
Easy Publishing: Simplifies the publishing process to npm with commands like npm run release, making it straightforward to share your plugin with the community.
Configuration Instructions: Offers clear guidance on how to configure your plugin within the tailwind.config.js file, enhancing usability for developers of all levels.
Version Management: Automatically bumps the version number during the release process if this is your first release, ensuring proper version tracking without extra hassle.
Documentation Framework: Provides a structured README and CHANGELOG format to maintain clear documentation and version history for your plugin.
