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Tailwindcss Classname Highlight

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Updated: 12 Jun 2025
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Highlight valid Tailwind CSS class names in your code.

Overview

Tailwind CSS ClassName Highlight is a handy tool designed for developers looking to streamline their coding experience by highlighting valid Tailwind CSS class names in their code. Inspired by the UnoCSS VS Code Extension, this plugin enhances your productivity by ensuring you can quickly identify and utilize the correct Tailwind classes without ambiguity. With an intuitive setup, users can easily integrate it into their workflow to enhance code clarity.

By focusing on the needs of both individual developers and teams working in monorepos, this extension makes it easier to manage tailwind configurations across different projects. It also provides troubleshooting tips to make the installation process smoother, ensuring that everyone can benefit from its capabilities.

Features

  • Real-Time Highlighting: Automatically highlights valid Tailwind CSS class names in your code as you type, improving coding efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Monorepo Compatibility: Detects and utilizes various Tailwind configurations within a monorepo, allowing seamless integration across multiple packages.
  • Tailwind V4 Support: Fully compatible with the latest version of Tailwind CSS, ensuring access to the full range of features.
  • Custom Configuration Detection: Checks for the existence of Tailwind configuration files within your workspace, ensuring proper setup and functionality.
  • Smart Filtering Strategy: Implements a filtering mechanism akin to UnoCSS, highlighting only valid classes while disregarding those that don’t generate CSS, such as “group” and “prose”.
  • Easy Installation: Quick and straightforward installation process with a requirement to reload the plugin upon adding dependencies or changing configurations.
  • Helpful Troubleshooting Tips: Offers guidance for common issues that may arise during installation and configuration, enhancing user experience.