#458 · Developer Tool

CSS Container Query Builder

Build a size-based @container rule together with the container declaration needed by its ancestor. Choose inline-size or size containment, set optional width limits, and name the container when scoping is useful. The tool validates identifiers and contradictory ranges, then outputs both setup and query blocks.

Developer Input

Container conditions
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How to use this developer tool

  1. Enter the source text or selector shown above.
  2. Adjust the controls for the CSS or JavaScript result you need.
  3. Select the generate or convert button, or press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter.
  4. Review the summary before copying or downloading the output.

What this developer tool does

The output is generated locally from the current input and settings. It is formatted as a complete snippet where the tool has enough context, so it can be copied into a stylesheet or JavaScript source file.

Build a size-based @container rule together with the container declaration needed by its ancestor.

No source text is sent to a server. Browser support and surrounding stylesheet rules can still affect the final rendered result.

Example

Load the sample, keep the default controls, and run the tool. The output panel returns a CSS snippet that matches those values, along with tool-specific metrics.

.card { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

Use cases

  • Draft a declaration without remembering compact syntax.
  • Compare option changes before committing CSS.
  • Create a reproducible snippet for documentation or code review.
  • Catch invalid ranges and malformed settings early.

Tips for reliable output

  • Start with the sample to see the accepted input shape.
  • Use finite values and keep units consistent.
  • Test generated CSS with the writing mode and container size used by the project.
  • Check browser support when adopting newer CSS features.
  • Keep the downloaded snippet with the component it styles.

Processing details

Processing runs entirely in the browser. Numeric fields are converted with Number(), ranges are validated, and the output is assembled only after the tool-specific checks pass.

This page checks the values it generates, but it is not a complete CSS parser or browser rendering engine. Project cascade, inheritance, vendor support, and invalid declarations entered as free text may require separate testing.

Frequently asked questions

What is required before a container query can work?

The generator validates the relevant input and emits copy-ready syntax. Its processing note explains any important boundary or assumption.

What is the difference between inline-size and size containment?

The generator validates the relevant input and emits copy-ready syntax. Its processing note explains any important boundary or assumption.

Do container queries measure the viewport?

The generator validates the relevant input and emits copy-ready syntax. Its processing note explains any important boundary or assumption.

Can I use an unnamed container query?

The generator validates the relevant input and emits copy-ready syntax. Its processing note explains any important boundary or assumption.

Why must I set at least one width condition?

The output targets the syntax shown by the controls. Review it in the browser versions and project context you support.

Output reference

ItemValue
FormatCSS
ExecutionLocal browser
ShortcutCtrl/Cmd + Enter

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