# Tailwind CSS

> Utility-first CSS that developers love

**Category:** Design  
**Pricing:** open-source  
**URL:** https://tailwindcss.com  
**GitHub:** https://github.com/tailwindlabs/tailwindcss  
**Added:** 2026-08-19

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## The Hook

Tailwind is CSS for developers who hate CSS.

## What's Good

Utility classes eliminate the naming problem. The design system is built-in. JIT compilation means only used styles ship. The plugin ecosystem extends capabilities.

## The Catch

HTML becomes verbose. The utility-first paradigm requires adjustment. Complex components need extraction. Some designers find it limiting.

## Verdict

The CSS framework that made styling productive.