Tailwind CSS Dark Mode Integration in Next.js 14
15 May 20242 min read
Implementing Dark Mode with Tailwind CSS and Next.js is straightforward. You can utilize Tailwind CSS's built-in dark mode feature along with Next.js's dynamic routing to achieve this. Here's how you can do it:
1. Create a Next.js Project:
If you haven't already, create a new Next.js project using the following command:
npx create-next-app my-next-app2. Install Tailwind CSS:
Navigate to your project directory and install Tailwind CSS along with autoprefixer and postcss:
npm install tailwindcss postcss autoprefixer3. Create Tailwind Configuration:
Generate a default Tailwind configuration file:
npx tailwindcss init -p4. Enable Dark Mode in Tailwind Configuration:
In your tailwind.config.js, set the darkMode property to 'class':
5. Create CSS File:
Create a CSS file where you'll import Tailwind CSS and define additional styles, including those for dark mode:
6. Import CSS in layout
7. Install next-themes:
npm install next-themes8. Create a theme-provider:
Create a theme-provider.tsx components inside the components or app folder:
9. Create a theme-switcher component:
This setup will enable dark mode in your Next.js project using Tailwind CSS. You can customize the dark mode styles further based on your requirements