Editing Tailwind classes in devtools was driving me nuts so I built this
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The Tailwind Tangle: Sound Familiar?
If you're anything like me and spend a good chunk of your day working with Tailwind CSS, you've probably felt that little friction point: endlessly tweaking classes, tabbing back and forth between your editor and the browser, just to see how things actually look. Or maybe you're digging through the dev tools, trying to pinpoint exactly which combination of utility classes is styling an element? 😩
It can be a real workflow killer and break your focus.
Introducing Tail Lens: Your In-Browser Tailwind Editor ✨
What if you could cut out the middleman and edit Tailwind classes live, directly on your page, with instant visual feedback?
That’s exactly why I’m excited to share Tail Lens, a browser extension I’ve been working on to solve these exact frustrations. It acts as your in-browser Tailwind editor, designed to make your development process smoother and more intuitive.
What Can Tail Lens Do For You?
Here’s a closer look at what Tail Lens brings to your Tailwind workflow:
| Feature | Description |
| 👁️ Instant Class View | Hover over any element to immediately see all applied Tailwind classes. No more digging in dev tools! |
| ⚡ Live Edit & Preview | Search, add, or swap Tailwind classes and see changes instantly on your page, without refreshing. |
| 💡 Smart Alternatives | Get intelligent suggestions for alternative classes you can apply with a single click. |
| 📏 Visual Overlays | Clearly visualize margin, padding, height, and positioning with dynamic, real-time overlays. |
| ↩️ Undo/Redo Support | Experiment freely! Easily undo or redo any changes you make. |
| 🛠️ Config Ready | Full support for Tailwind CSS v3/v4 and your project's custom tailwind.config.js. |
| ⌨️ DOM Navigation | Quickly inspect parent or child elements using simple keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow. |
Why I Built Tail Lens
I built Tail Lens because I genuinely wanted a tool like this for my own projects. The goal is simple: to keep you in the flow, reduce that frustrating context switching, and ultimately make working with the awesome power of Tailwind CSS even more enjoyable and productive.
Try Tail Lens: Free for 7 Days! 🚀
Ready to give it a spin and see how it fits into your workflow?
You can try the full version of Tail Lens free for 7 days. No commitments, just a chance to see the magic happen.
🔗 Dive into the quick demo and get started here: https://taillens.io
Lifetime Access & Future Updates
After the trial, if you find Tail Lens as indispensable as I hope you will, it’s a one-time purchase of $30 for a lifetime license. This includes all future updates and you can use it on unlimited devices.
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Let's Hear From You! 👇
I'd be thrilled to hear any feedback, ideas, or questions you have.
What are your biggest challenges when working with Tailwind CSS day-to-day?
Could a tool like Tail Lens help streamline your process?
Drop your thoughts, suggestions, or even just a "hello" in the comments below!
Happy coding!
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