Introduction to BaroCSS
BaroCSS is a next-generation CSS runtime that brings the power of utility-first CSS to real-time development. We've built a completely new parser from the ground up to support the full Tailwind syntax in the browser, eliminating build processes while maintaining all the performance benefits of JIT compilation.
What is BaroCSS?
BaroCSS is a revolutionary CSS runtime designed for real-time development. It supports the complete Tailwind syntax without requiring build processes, making it perfect for AI-generated UI components and developers who need instant feedback.
Core Philosophy
- Next-Generation Runtime: Built from the ground up for real-time CSS generation
- Full Syntax Support: Complete Tailwind syntax support without build processes
- Real-time Generation: CSS is generated instantly as you type
- AI-Ready Architecture: Designed for AI-generated UI components
- Zero Build Time: Eliminate compilation delays completely
- Performance First: Optimized for speed and efficiency
Key Features
⚡ Next-Generation Runtime
Built from the ground up with advanced parsing capabilities. Experience the power of utility-first CSS without build processes.
🎯 Real-time JIT Compilation
Just-In-Time compilation happens instantly in the browser. Only the CSS classes you actually use are generated, resulting in minimal bundle sizes and optimal performance.
🤖 AI-Ready Architecture
Designed for the future of AI-driven development. When AI generates Tailwind-based UI components, BaroCSS ensures they render instantly without any build steps.
🧠 Intelligent Parsing
Advanced incremental parsing with smart caching, DOM change detection, and optimized performance for real-time development.
🔧 TypeScript Support
Full TypeScript support with autocomplete, error checking, and type safety throughout the development process.
🌐 Production Ready
Battle-tested runtime that scales from development to production with consistent performance and reliability.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Traditional Tailwind | BaroCSS |
|---|---|---|
| Build Time | 30s+ | 0ms |
| Bundle Size | Large | Minimal |
| Development Speed | Slow | Instant |
| AI Integration | Complex | Native |
| Type Safety | Limited | Full |
| Runtime Performance | N/A | Optimized |
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Continue with:
Getting Started
- Installation Guide - Set up BaroCSS in your project
- CDN Usage - Use BaroCSS via CDN
- Quick Start - Create your first styled component
Core Concepts
- JIT Mode - Understand how JIT compilation works
- Real-time Generation - Learn about real-time CSS generation
- Incremental Parsing - Advanced parsing capabilities
- DOM Change Detection - Automatic DOM monitoring
- Smart Caching - Multi-layer caching system
- Runtime APIs - Browser and Server runtime APIs
AI Integration
- AI Integration Overview - Build-free UI generation
- Vanilla HTML - Pure HTML/JavaScript examples
- React - React integration
- Vue - Vue.js integration
- Svelte - Svelte integration
- SolidJS - SolidJS integration
- jQuery - jQuery integration
- Partial UI Updates - Advanced update patterns
Styling & Theming
- Styling with Utility Classes - Core utility usage
- Hover, Focus and Other States - Interactive states
- Responsive Design - Mobile-first approach
- Dark Mode - Dark theme support
- Theme Variables - Customizing your theme
- Colors - Color system
- Adding Custom Styles - Extending BaroCSS
- Functions and Directives - Advanced features
API Reference
- API Overview - Complete API documentation
- Context API - Core context management
- Engine API - CSS generation engine
- Browser Runtime - Browser-specific APIs
- Server Runtime - Server-side rendering
- Plugin System - Extending functionality
- Configuration - Setup and options
Examples
- Examples Overview - See BaroCSS in action