About CSS Kitsune
CSS Kitsune documents CSS patterns, performance tricks, and architecture for platforms that ship real products. We focus on the CSS that powers streaming overlays, desktop apps, game engines, IoT dashboards, and other platforms beyond the traditional browser.
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What is CSS Kitsune?
CSS Kitsune is a technical blog focused on CSS for platforms beyond the browser. While most CSS resources focus on web development, we document the CSS that powers real-world applications: OBS streaming overlays, Electron desktop apps, Godot game UIs, ESP32 embedded dashboards, Discord bot embeds, and more.
The name "Kitsune" (Japanese for fox) represents the clever and adaptable nature of CSS when applied to non-traditional platforms. Just as a fox adapts to its environment, CSS adapts to the unique constraints and opportunities of each platform.
Our Platform Focus
We create deep technical guides for platforms that rely on CSS but aren't traditional web browsers:
📺 OBS & Streaming
Browser Source overlays, scene transitions, custom HTML/CSS widgets, and performance optimization for live streaming setups.
🖥️ Electron & Tauri
Desktop application styling, window management, native-feel interfaces, and CSS architecture for cross-platform desktop apps.
🎮 Game Engines
Godot UI styling, Unity WebGL interfaces, Phaser game HUDs, and CSS patterns for game development workflows.
🔌 Embedded Systems
ESP32 web dashboards, Raspberry Pi interfaces, IoT device UIs, and CSS for resource-constrained environments.
💬 Discord & Chat
Discord bot embed styling, chat interface customization, and CSS for messaging platform integrations.
🌐 Progressive Web Apps
PWA styling, offline-first interfaces, and CSS patterns for app-like web experiences.
What We Cover
Our guides focus on the practical, production-ready CSS patterns that keep these platforms responsive and performant:
- Performance Optimization: CSS techniques that work within platform-specific constraints and resource limits
- Architecture Patterns: How to structure CSS for non-browser environments with unique rendering engines
- Platform-Specific Features: Leveraging CSS features that work differently (or better) outside traditional browsers
- Real-World Examples: Complete, working code examples that you can use in production
- Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions when CSS behaves differently on these platforms
- Best Practices: Patterns and conventions that make CSS maintainable in these unique contexts
How We Build
CSS Kitsune is built with modern web technologies:
- Static Content: Markdown-based posts stored in the filesystem for easy version control and editing
- PHP: Server-side rendering and content management
- Modern CSS: The same CSS techniques we document, applied to our own site
- Client-Side Search: Fast, lightweight search without server dependencies
Our Mission
CSS Kitsune's mission is to document the CSS that powers real products. While most CSS resources focus on web development, we believe that CSS knowledge is valuable across many platforms—from streaming software to game engines to embedded devices.
Our guides are written for developers who need to style interfaces in environments where CSS works differently, has different constraints, or offers unique opportunities. Whether you're building an OBS overlay, styling an Electron app, or creating a game UI, CSS Kitsune provides the patterns and insights you need.
Start Building with CSS
Explore our platform-specific guides and learn how CSS works beyond the browser.