- Compiles Tailwind CSS v4 directly on the server.
- Choose a compiler: Standalone CLI binary or Node.js (npm) packages.
- Run compilation manually from the Admin UI or enable Auto-Compilation Mode for front-end refresh builds.
- Configure input and output CSS paths inside the active theme.
- Environment-aware output: Local/Staging is unminified (optional source maps), Live is minified.
External services
This plugin can connect to GitHub to download the Tailwind Standalone CLI binary when requested in the admin UI. An HTTPS request to GitHub is made only when an admin clicks “Download Tailwind Standalone CLI” or “Reinstall Tailwind Standalone CLI”. The request uses the user-agent “WordPress/compilekit”. Learn more about privacy policy and terms of service.