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How to paste Tailwind v4 @theme CSS variables from a shadcn Theme Generator

A step-by-step guide for pasting Tailwind v4 @theme CSS variables from a shadcn theme generator into your globals.css. Covers the new CSS-first theming workflow, common mistakes, and how to fix them fast.

article·March 4, 2026·4 min read
How to paste Tailwind v4 @theme CSS variables from a shadcn Theme Generator
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Matt Wierzbicki

Founder @ shadcndesign.com

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