lo-eyes
Visual accessibility inspector. WCAG contrast, touch targets, heading audits, screenshots.
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).
lo-eyesclaude mcp add lo-eyes -- uvx lo-eyes==1.1.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"lo-eyes": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"lo-eyes==1.1.0"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
lo-eyes
Visual frontend accessibility inspector MCP server. WCAG contrast checking, touch target validation, heading hierarchy audits, responsive screenshots, and S+ grading across mobile and desktop viewports.
Built by Like One Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit). Works with any site by changing BASE_URL.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
eyes_screenshot | Viewport-sized screenshot at any device preset |
eyes_scan | Auto-chunk full page into readable viewport pieces with RAG manifest |
eyes_audit | Responsive + accessibility audit with S+ grading |
eyes_devices | List available device presets |
Device Presets
| Name | Viewport | Type |
|---|---|---|
iphone-se | 375x667 | Mobile |
iphone-14 | 390x844 | Mobile |
ipad | 768x1024 | Tablet |
laptop | 1280x800 | Desktop |
desktop | 1440x900 | Desktop |
Audit Checks
- Overflow: Elements exceeding viewport width (respects scroll parents)
- Font size: Text below 12px minimum
- Touch targets: Interactive elements below Apple HIG 44px minimum
- Heading hierarchy: Skipped heading levels (h1 -> h3)
Grading
| Grade | Criteria |
|---|---|
| S+ | Zero issues |
| A | 1-5 medium, zero high |
| B | 6+ medium, zero high |
| C | 1-2 high |
| D | 3-5 high |
| F | 6+ high |
Setup
cd lo-eyes
python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install playwright mcp
python3 -m playwright install chromium
Usage
As MCP Server (Claude Code)
Add to .mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"lo-eyes": {
"command": "/path/to/lo-eyes/.venv/bin/python3",
"args": ["/path/to/lo-eyes/server.py"]
}
}
}
As CLI
./lo-eyes audit / # Audit homepage
./lo-eyes screenshot /blog/ --device ipad # iPad screenshot
./lo-eyes scan / --device iphone-14 # Full-page chunked scan
./lo-eyes responsive /academy/ # All 5 viewports
Stack
- Python 3
- Playwright (headless Chromium)
- MCP SDK (FastMCP, stdio transport)
License
MIT
Built with love by Like One.
Frequently asked questions
What is lo-eyes?
Visual accessibility inspector. WCAG contrast, touch targets, heading audits, screenshots.
How do I install lo-eyes?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add lo-eyes -- uvx lo-eyes==1.1.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does lo-eyes 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 lo-eyes open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains lo-eyes?
It is published by sophiacave. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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