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CompileKit – Tailwind CSS Compiler icon

CompileKit – Tailwind CSS Compiler

Compile Tailwind CSS with a server-side compiler. Provides an admin UI, auto-compilation mode, and environment-aware output.

By mstrdh·Cli·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 2 months ago
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As of April 2026, CompileKit is a WordPress cli plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 644 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Auto Login for Sakura Rental Server.

0/5Rating
10active installs
644total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

  • 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.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

3.0.0

  • New admin UI (redesigned settings and workflow)
  • Added compiler selection: Auto, Standalone CLI, or Node.js (npm)
  • Environment-aware builds [Local/Staging is unminified, optional source maps || Live is minified]
  • Improved diagnostics and admin notices for compiler failures
  • Improved compiler workflow and overall stability

…and 1 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

mstrdhmstrdh
Plugin Info
Version
3.0.0
Last Updated
Feb 3, 2026
WP Requires
6.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
644
Added
Aug 21, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

clicssthemecompilertailwind

Developer

M
mstrdh
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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