What is A11y Mcp

a11y-mcp is an Accessibility Helper Assistant MCP designed for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-supported code agents. It aids developers in ensuring their applications comply with accessibility standards and best practices.

Use cases

Use cases for a11y-mcp include testing web applications for accessibility compliance, improving user experience for individuals with disabilities, and integrating accessibility checks into the development workflow.

How to use

To use a11y-mcp, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies, and configure your MCP settings for integration with Cursor. Detailed usage instructions will be provided in the documentation.

Key features

Key features include automated accessibility testing, real-time accessibility analysis, smart accessibility improvements, integration with popular IDEs and development tools, and support for multiple accessibility standards such as WCAG.

Where to use

a11y-mcp can be used in software development environments where accessibility compliance is crucial, particularly in web and application development.

Accessibility Helper MCP

A powerful accessibility testing and improvement assistant for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-supported code agents. This tool helps developers ensure their applications meet accessibility standards and best practices.

Features

• Automated accessibility testing
• Real-time accessibility analysis
• Smart accessibility improvements
• Integration with popular IDEs and development tools
• Support for multiple accessibility standards (WCAG, etc.)

Acknowledgments

This project is inspired by and references the excellent work of codemcp by Edward Z. Yang. We would like to express our gratitude for the inspiration and technical insights provided by the codemcp project.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Git
• uv package manager

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/accessibility-helper-mcp.git
cd accessibility-helper-mcp

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use: .venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

uv pip install -e .  # Install main dependencies
uv pip install -e ".[dev]"  # Install development dependencies

Configuration

For Cursor Integration

Add the following configuration to your MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a11ymcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        ".",
        "a11ymcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Usage

[Usage instructions and examples will be added here]

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.