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Axe DevTools for Web accessibility testing.
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Official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Axe DevTools for Web. Find and fix accessibility issues directly in your IDE with Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and other AI coding agents.
Get Started
Our documentation includes:
- Complete setup instructions for major MCP clients
- Configuration options and environment variables
- Recommended prompts and usage examples
- Troubleshooting guides
- Advanced features and best practices
What It Does
The Axe MCP Server provides two tools to AI agents:
- analyze: Scan web pages for accessibility using axe
- remediate: Get AI-powered, code-level guidance to fix accessibility issues (with which coding agents can perform automatic source code remediation)
Requirements
- Docker
- Subscription to Axe DevTools for Web
- axe MCP Server API key (get your API key here)
- MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, etc.)
Note: Requires a paid Axe DevTools for Web subscription.
Support
For technical support, bug reports, and feature requests:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support Portal: support.deque.com
- Support Guide
Pricing & Sales
- Product Page: deque.com/axe/mcp-server
- Contact Sales: deque.com/contact
About Deque
Deque Systems is the trusted leader in digital accessibility.
- LinkedIn: Deque Systems
Installing Axe DevTools
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/dequelabs/axe-mcp-server-publicFAQ
Is Axe DevTools MCP free?
Yes, Axe DevTools MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Axe DevTools need an API key?
No, Axe DevTools runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Axe DevTools hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Axe DevTools in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Axe DevTools on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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