CompileKit for Tailwind CSS
Integrates Tailwind CSS Standalone CLI with WordPress for streamlined builds and asset compilation.
Maintenance 59/10072d since update
Active installs
0
Downloads
358
Reviews
0
Age
0.4y
Tagscssthemetailwindcli
Plugin info
Total downloads: 358
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 10/20/2025 (72 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 8/21/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 8.0
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 72 days ago
59/100
Is CompileKit for Tailwind CSS abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 72 days ago).
Compatibility
Requires WordPress: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 8.0
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Description
- Integrates Tailwind CSS Standalone CLI directly with WordPress.
- Option to compile on every page reload or manually.
- Configure input/output paths and CLI flags.
- Fully local. No Node.js or npm required.
External services
This plugin connects to GitHub API to check for Tailwind CSS CLI updates. It’s needed to get the latest available version or download CLI if missing.
HTTP request to GitHub’s public API with user-agent “WordPress/compilekit” happens only when user clicks “Check for Updates”, “Download Tailwind CLI” or “Reinstall Tailwind CLI” buttons in Admin panel.
Learn more about privacy policy and terms of service.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
- Go to “CompileKit” in the admin menu.
- Download the CLI binary, set paths, and run compiler.
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Changelog
2.1.9
- Release Date: 20 October 2025
- Added an option to change worker threads count
2.1.8
- Release Date: 20 October 2025
- General Improvements
2.1.7
- Release Date: 18 October 2025
- Added “Update Available” notice on checker screen
- Enhanced error display for failed compilations.
2.1.6
- Release Date: 17 October 2025
- Added multiple fallback options to detect installed Tailwind Compiler version
2.1.5
- Release Date: 4 September 2025
- Added @tailwindcss/typography and removed tailwind-clamp from the list of npm modules
2.1.4
- Release Date: 29 August 2025
- General code updates and improvements.
2.1.3
- Release Date: 28 August 2025
- General code updates and improvements.
- Added fallback method to compile CSS via npx if binary fails.
2.1.2
- Release Date: 23 August 2025
- General code updates.
- Updated LICENSE.
- Tailwind CLI binary is now deleted during plugin uninstall.
2.1.1
- Release Date: 15 August 2025
- New updates to compile with WordPress requirements.
2.1.0
- Release Date: 4 August 2025
- Added Updates page.
- Added an option to check the current and latest CLI version.
- Added an option to reinstall the latest CLI version.
2.0.0
- Release Date: 3 August 2025
- Initial public release.