How to Install Tailwind CSS using Ruby on Rails

Опубликовано: 23 Февраль 2026
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Hi, My name is Andy Leverenz and I work as a product designer and developer. For fun, I design, code, and write. Check out my blog called Web-Crunch https://web-crunch.com where I publish design and development tutorials with the occasional vlog.


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In this guide, you'll learn how to install Tailwind CSS using Ruby on Rails

It occurred to me recently that I never actually recorded a screencast about installing Tailwind CSS within the Ruby on Rails framework.

For most screencasts, I tend to lean for my kickoff_tailwind application template as a quick way to get a new app up and running. Inside the template, I have the process of installing Tailwind CSS automated minus a few PostCSS configuration settings.

While it's relatively straight forward, there are some quirks to the process. I hope you find this guide useful. The written form below will be a bit brief while the video goes into more depth about the details.

I'd recommend referring the Tailwind documentation if you get hung up.



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