Typewind

Overview

Typewind is a tool that brings the safety, productivity, and intellisense of TypeScript to Tailwind CSS. Its compiler, a Babel plugin, statically analyzes code and converts Tailwind styles into corresponding CSS classes, resulting in zero runtime code after compilation.

Features

• Zero bundle size: Typewind compiles all styles used and converts them to static classes, resulting in a lightweight build.
• Apply variants to multiple styles at once: Typewind, utilizing TypeScript, allows for a more intuitive syntax for applying variants across styles.
• Type safety and intellisense: Leveraging the TypeScript compiler, Typewind provides type safety for Tailwind CSS and offers intellisense and autocomplete for all classes from the Tailwind configuration.
• Types generated from config: Type definitions for Typewind are directly derived from the Tailwind configuration, ensuring customizability and generating types for custom theme palettes and plugins.

Installation

To install Typewind:

1. Add Typewind as a dev dependency:

   npm install typewind --save-dev
   

2. Configure Typewind into your Babel configuration:

   // babel.config.js
   module.exports = {
     plugins: ['typewind']
   };
   

3. Start using Typewind in your project and enjoy the benefits of TypeScript with Tailwind CSS.

Summary

Typewind is a powerful tool for developers looking to enhance their Tailwind CSS projects with the benefits of TypeScript. By providing zero bundle size, the ability to apply variants more efficiently, type safety, intellisense, and custom types generated from configurations, Typewind aims to streamline development workflows and improve code quality.