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Tailwind Highlightjs

Author Avatar Theme by Geoffselby
Updated: 3 Aug 2022
30 Stars

Bake highlight.js themes directly into your Tailwind Css build.

Overview

The Tailwind Highlight.js Plugin is a brilliant tool designed for developers who want to seamlessly integrate syntax highlighting into their Tailwind CSS projects. This plugin allows users to incorporate highlight.js themes directly into their builds, making it easier to enhance the visual presentation of code snippets. With straightforward installation and configuration options, it opens up possibilities for customization and improvements to the overall user experience in web development.

What sets this plugin apart is its flexibility in theme management. Whether you’re using an official theme, sourcing one from a third-party, or creating a custom design, this plugin provides an advantage in ensuring your code highlights effectively match your project’s aesthetic. It’s perfect for those who prioritize both functionality and design in their coding projects.

Features

  • Easy Installation: Quickly set up the plugin using NPM or Yarn with minimal configuration to get started in no time.

  • Theme Customization: Allows users to choose from official highlight.js themes or link to custom CSS files, providing versatility in design options.

  • Custom Theme Creation: Users can craft their own unique themes using a structured data system, tailored to their specific requirements.

  • Merge Functionality: Effortlessly customize existing themes by merging your styles with those of a chosen theme, ensuring a unique and personalized look.

  • Safelist Integration: Prevent style purging with Tailwind’s JIT compiler by adding regex patterns to the safelist, ensuring all necessary highlight classes are preserved.

  • Open Source: Licensed under the MIT license, this plugin is open to community contributions, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

  • User-Friendly Documentation: Comprehensive resources and tutorials are available to help users understand the capabilities of the plugin and how to maximize its features.