Tailwind CSS version 4.0.4 introduces subtle but important changes compared to its predecessor, version 4.0.3. Both versions retain the core description as a utility-first CSS framework designed for rapid UI development, making them appealing to developers seeking efficient styling solutions. The license remains MIT, ensuring open-source freedom. The repository location is consistent, located within the packages/tailwindcss directory on GitHub.
A primary difference lies in the @tailwindcss/oxide dependency, which is bumped from version 4.0.3 to 4.0.4, potentially indicating performance enhancements or bug fixes within Tailwind's core compilation engine. While both rely on dedent and lightningcss at the same versions for code formatting and CSS processing respectively, the updated @tailwindcss/oxide suggests internal refinements.
The dist object reveals a slight increase in unpackedSize from 556180 to 556610 in the newer version, indicating the addition of code or assets, possibly related to features or fixes in @tailwindcss/oxide. Both versions maintain a fileCount of 34.
The release date provides vital information: version 4.0.4 was released on February 6, 2025, while version 4.0.3 arrived on February 1, 2025. This approximately 5-day gap suggests that 4.0.4 contains fixes or improvements deemed necessary shortly after the 4.0.3 release.
For developers, the upgrade to 4.0.4 is likely worthwhile, particularly if experiencing any minor issues with 4.0.3, as it likely incorporates stability and performance improvements related to the core compilation process powered by @tailwindcss/oxide.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 4.0.4 of the package tailwindcss