Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
@rog0x/mcp-a11y-toolsclaude mcp add a11y -- npx -y @rog0x/mcp-a11y-tools@1.0.2
{
"mcpServers": {
"a11y": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@rog0x/mcp-a11y-tools@1.0.2"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
mcp-a11y-tools
Web accessibility analysis tools for AI agents, served over the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Tools
check_alt_text
Analyze images in HTML for missing, empty, or low-quality alt text.
- Detects missing
altattributes - Identifies decorative images (
alt=""withrole="presentation") - Flags low-quality alt text (e.g., "image", "photo", filenames)
- Checks linked images,
<input type="image">, and<area>elements
check_heading_hierarchy
Validate heading structure for proper nesting and content quality.
- Verifies h1-h6 order with no skipped levels
- Ensures a single
<h1>per page - Detects empty, too-short, or too-long headings
- Supports
role="heading"witharia-level - Returns a visual tree of the heading outline
check_color_contrast
Check WCAG 2.x contrast ratio for foreground/background color pairs.
- Calculates precise contrast ratio per WCAG relative luminance formula
- Reports AA and AAA compliance for normal and large text
- Accepts hex (
#fff,#ffffff),rgb(r,g,b), and named colors
validate_aria
Validate ARIA attributes on HTML elements.
- Detects invalid ARIA roles
- Checks for missing required ARIA properties per role
- Flags redundant ARIA roles that match native semantics
- Warns about
aria-labelon non-interactive elements - Catches
aria-hidden="true"on focusable elements
check_form_accessibility
Audit form elements for accessibility compliance.
- Verifies every input has an associated label (explicit, implicit, or ARIA)
- Checks radio/checkbox groups for
<fieldset>and<legend> - Flags placeholder text used as the only label
- Suggests
autocompleteattributes for personal info fields - Detects duplicate IDs that break label association
Setup
npm install
npm run build
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"a11y-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["D:/products/mcp-servers/mcp-a11y-tools/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.rog0x/a11y?
Alt text, headings, contrast, ARIA for AI agents
How do I install io.github.rog0x/a11y?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add a11y -- npx -y @rog0x/mcp-a11y-tools@1.0.2. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.rog0x/a11y need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is io.github.rog0x/a11y open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains io.github.rog0x/a11y?
It is published by rog0x. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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