pytailwindcss · PyPI

Tailwind CSS is notoriously dependent on Node.js. If you're a Python developer, this dependency may not be welcome in your team, your Docker container, or your inner circle.

The Tailwind CSS team recently announced a new standalone CLI build that gives you the full power of Tailwind CLI in a self-contained executable — no Node.js or npm required.

That's why I decided to make it as simple as running pip install command. As a result you can install the standalone * Tailwind CLI* via pip by running the following command:

If the installation was successful, you should see the message about binary being downloaded on the first run. When download is complete, you should see the help output for the tailwindcss command. Use tailwindcss to create a new project or work with an existing Tailwind CSS project.

Let's create a new project. Go to the directory where you want to host your Tailwind CSS project and initialize it by running:

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