SCSS to Stylus Converter
Convert SCSS to Stylus instantly — removes braces and semicolons, keeps $variables and nesting. Free, browser-based, no signup needed.
SCSS Input
Stylus Output
Example
Here's a real conversion to show you what this tool does. Paste your SCSS on the left and you'll get clean Stylus on the right.
Button component: SCSS → Stylus
SCSS input
Stylus output
Hit Sample in the toolbar to load this example directly into the editor and see the conversion live.
What Is SCSS to Stylus Conversion?
SCSS is the most widely used CSS preprocessor syntax — curly braces, semicolons, $variables, and nesting. Stylus takes a different approach: it strips the ceremony away. No braces, no semicolons — just indentation and whitespace to define structure. Both support variables, nesting, mixins, and functions; they just look very different on the page.
This converter handles the structural transformation: it removes {} and ;, converts the indentation model, and keeps your $variable names intact (Stylus also uses $ by convention, though it's optional). Logical functions like darken(), lighten(), and mix() are preserved as-is — both preprocessors support them. For a deep dive on CSS preprocessors in general, MDN is a solid starting point.
How to Use
Paste your SCSS
Drop your SCSS into the left editor. You can paste directly, click Upload to load a .scss file, or hit Sample to load the built-in example.
Conversion happens instantly
The editor converts as you type — no button to press. You'll see the Stylus output appear in real time on the right. If there's a problem with the input, an error message will tell you what went wrong.
Copy or download the result
Click Copy to grab the Stylus code to your clipboard, or Download to save it as a .styl file ready to drop into your project.
When Does This Actually Help?
The most common reason to reach for this tool is migrating a project that was written in SCSS to a Stylus-based stack. Maybe you're adopting a new build pipeline, a framework that ships Stylus by default, or you just prefer Stylus's minimal syntax. Either way, manually stripping every brace and semicolon from hundreds of files is not fun — this handles that mechanical work in seconds. Check out the CSS-Tricks preprocessor comparison for some useful context on when each format shines.
It's also handy when you're learning Stylus syntax for the first time. Write the SCSS you already know, then look at the Stylus equivalent side by side. The Stylus variables docs and the Sass getting started guide are both worth bookmarking if you're new to either.
FAQ
What's the main difference between SCSS and Stylus syntax?
SCSS looks like CSS with extras — it uses {}, ;, and explicit $variable declarations. Stylus is whitespace-driven: indentation defines nesting, no braces or semicolons required. Both support the same core features (variables, nesting, mixins, functions), so the conversion is mostly structural.
Do $variables carry over when converting SCSS to Stylus?
Yes. Stylus also supports $variable syntax (alongside its own un-prefixed variables), so your SCSS variable names work as-is after conversion. The Stylus variables documentation explains both forms if you want to drop the $ prefix later.
Will mixins and functions like darken() work in Stylus?
Built-in color functions like darken(), lighten(), rgba(), and mix() are supported in both Sass/SCSS and Stylus, so they pass through unchanged. Custom @mixin blocks will need manual adjustment — Stylus uses a different mixin syntax without the @mixin keyword.
When should I choose Stylus over SCSS?
It's mainly a style preference. Stylus's minimalist syntax is popular in Vue.js and Node.js communities — you'll see it used in older Vue Single File Components. SCSS has broader tooling support and a larger ecosystem. If you're on a team, go with what the majority already knows. The CSS-Tricks article on preprocessors has a good breakdown.
Does the converter handle deeply nested SCSS?
Yes — the converter handles arbitrary nesting depth, including the &:hover, &:focus, and &::before parent-selector patterns. Each nesting level is converted to the corresponding indentation in Stylus. For more on how CSS nesting is evolving natively, MDN has a good overview.
Is this conversion lossless?
For standard SCSS — variables, nesting, color functions, media queries — yes. Comments are stripped during conversion (Stylus uses a different comment style). SCSS-only features like @use, @forward, and @extend are passed through as text but won't work as-is in Stylus. Review the Stylus documentation for equivalent patterns.
Related Tools
Working with multiple CSS preprocessors? Try our SCSS to CSS converter to compile SCSS directly, or CSS to Stylus to start from plain CSS.