Web Accessibility MCP Server
Servidor MCP de accesibilidad web
Un servidor MCP (Protocolo de contexto de modelo) que proporciona capacidades de análisis de accesibilidad web utilizando axe-core y Puppeteer.
Características
Analice la accesibilidad web de cualquier URL utilizando axe-core
Simular el daltonismo (protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia) utilizando matrices de color
Informes detallados de violaciones de accesibilidad
Compatibilidad con agentes de usuario y selectores personalizados
Registro de depuración para la resolución de problemas
Comprobaciones de accesibilidad exhaustivas basadas en las pautas WCAG
Related MCP server: Cursor A11y MCP
Prerrequisitos
Node.js (v14 o superior)
npm
Instalación
Instalación mediante herrería
Para instalar Web Accessibility MCP Server para Claude Desktop automáticamente a través de Smithery :
npx -y @smithery/cli install @bilhasry-deriv/mcp-web-a11y --client claudeInstalación manual
Clonar el repositorio:
git clone [repository-url]
cd mcp-web-a11yInstalar dependencias:
npm installConstruir el servidor:
npm run buildConfiguración
Agregue el servidor a su archivo de configuración de MCP (normalmente ubicado en ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json ):
{
"mcpServers": {
"web-a11y": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-web-a11y/build/index.js"],
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": [],
"env": {
"MCP_OUTPUT_DIR": "/path/to/output/directory"
}
}
}
}Variables de entorno
MCP_OUTPUT_DIR: Directorio donde se guardarán las salidas de captura de pantallaNecesario para la herramienta
simulate_colorblindSi no se especifica, el valor predeterminado es './output' relativo al directorio de trabajo actual
Debe ser una ruta absoluta cuando se configura en la configuración de MCP
Uso
El servidor proporciona dos herramientas: check_accessibility para analizar la accesibilidad web y simulate_colorblind para simular el daltonismo.
Herramienta: check_accessibility
Comprueba la accesibilidad de una URL determinada utilizando axe-core.
Parámetros
url(obligatorio): La URL a analizarwaitForSelector(opcional): selector CSS que se debe esperar antes del análisisuserAgent(opcional): cadena de agente de usuario personalizada para la solicitud
Ejemplo de uso
<use_mcp_tool>
<server_name>mcp-web-a11y</server_name>
<tool_name>check_accessibility</tool_name>
<arguments>
{
"url": "https://example.com",
"waitForSelector": ".main-content",
"userAgent": "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/120.0.0.0 Safari/537.36"
}
</arguments>
</use_mcp_tool>Herramienta: simular_daltónico
Simula cómo aparece una página web para usuarios con diferentes tipos de daltonismo mediante transformaciones de matriz de color.
Tipos de daltonismo
La herramienta admite tres tipos de simulación de daltonismo:
Protanopia (ciego al rojo) - Utiliza matriz:
0.567, 0.433, 0 0.558, 0.442, 0 0, 0.242, 0.758Deuteranopia (ciego a la luz verde) - Utiliza la matriz:
0.625, 0.375, 0 0.7, 0.3, 0 0, 0.3, 0.7Tritanopia (ciego azul) - Utiliza matriz:
0.95, 0.05, 0 0, 0.433, 0.567 0, 0.475, 0.525
Parámetros
url(obligatorio): La URL a capturartype(obligatorio): Tipo de daltonismo a simular ('protanopia', 'deuteranopia' o 'tritanopia')outputPath(opcional): ruta personalizada para la salida de la captura de pantallauserAgent(opcional): cadena de agente de usuario personalizada para la solicitud
Ejemplo de uso
<use_mcp_tool>
<server_name>mcp-web-a11y</server_name>
<tool_name>simulate_colorblind</tool_name>
<arguments>
{
"url": "https://example.com",
"type": "deuteranopia",
"outputPath": "colorblind_simulation.png"
}
</arguments>
</use_mcp_tool>Formato de respuesta
Respuesta de check_accessibility
{
"url": "analyzed-url",
"timestamp": "ISO-timestamp",
"violations": [
{
"impact": "serious|critical|moderate|minor",
"description": "Description of the violation",
"help": "Help text explaining the issue",
"helpUrl": "URL to detailed documentation",
"nodes": [
{
"html": "HTML of the affected element",
"failureSummary": "Summary of what needs to be fixed"
}
]
}
],
"passes": 42,
"inapplicable": 45,
"incomplete": 3
}Respuesta de simular_daltónico
{
"url": "analyzed-url",
"type": "colorblind-type",
"outputPath": "path/to/screenshot.png",
"timestamp": "ISO-timestamp",
"message": "Screenshot saved with [type] simulation"
}Manejo de errores
El servidor incluye un manejo integral de errores para escenarios comunes:
Errores de red
URL no válidas
Problemas de tiempo de espera
Problemas de resolución de DNS
Las respuestas de error incluirán mensajes detallados para ayudar a diagnosticar el problema.
Desarrollo
Estructura del proyecto
mcp-web-a11y/
├── src/
│ └── index.ts # Main server implementation
├── build/ # Compiled JavaScript
├── output/ # Generated screenshots
├── package.json # Project dependencies and scripts
└── tsconfig.json # TypeScript configurationEdificio
npm run buildEsto hará lo siguiente:
Compilar TypeScript a JavaScript
Hacer que el archivo de salida sea ejecutable
Coloque los archivos compilados en el directorio
build
Depuración
El servidor incluye un registro de depuración detallado que se puede consultar en la salida de la consola. Esto incluye:
Solicitudes y respuestas de red
Estado de carga de la página
Estado de espera del selector
Cualquier mensaje de consola de la página analizada
Progreso de la simulación de color
Problemas comunes y soluciones
Errores de tiempo de espera
Aumente el valor de tiempo de espera en el código
Comprobar la conectividad de la red
Verificar que la URL sea accesible
Errores de resolución de DNS
Verifique que la URL sea correcta
Comprobar la conectividad de la red
Intente utilizar el subdominio www
Selector no encontrado
Verificar que el selector exista en la página
Espere a que se cargue el contenido dinámico
Verifique la fuente de la página para encontrar el selector correcto
Problemas de simulación de color
Asegúrese de que los colores de la página estén especificados en un formato compatible (RGB, RGBA o HEX)
Verifique si la página utiliza cambios de color dinámicos (puede requerir tiempo de espera adicional)
Verifique que el directorio de salida de la captura de pantalla exista y se pueda escribir
Contribuyendo
Bifurcar el repositorio
Crear una rama de características
Confirme sus cambios
Empujar hacia la rama
Crear una solicitud de extracción
Licencia
Este proyecto está licenciado bajo la licencia MIT: consulte el archivo de LICENCIA para obtener más detalles.
Available Tools
2 toolscheck_accessibilityC
Check web accessibility of a given URL using axe-core
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL to analyze | |
| waitForSelector | No | Optional CSS selector to wait for before analysis | |
| userAgent | No | Optional user agent string to use for the request |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states what the tool does but doesn't describe how it behaves: it doesn't mention whether this is a read-only analysis, what the output format might be, potential rate limits, authentication requirements, or error conditions. For a tool that performs web analysis, this leaves significant behavioral gaps.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without any wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a tool with a clear, focused function and is front-loaded with the essential information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given that there are no annotations and no output schema, the description should provide more complete context for this accessibility checking tool. It doesn't explain what kind of results to expect, what accessibility standards are checked, whether the analysis is comprehensive or limited, or how the tool handles dynamic content. For a tool with 3 parameters and no structured output documentation, this is insufficient.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, so all parameters are documented in the schema itself. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's already in the schema descriptions. According to the scoring rules, when schema_description_coverage is high (>80%), the baseline is 3 even with no param info in the description.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('Check') and resource ('web accessibility of a given URL'), and mentions the technology used ('axe-core'). However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from its sibling tool 'simulate_colorblind', which appears to be a related but distinct accessibility function.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus its sibling 'simulate_colorblind' or other alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites, typical use cases, or exclusions, leaving the agent with no contextual usage information beyond the basic purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
simulate_colorblindC
Simulate how a webpage looks for colorblind users
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL to capture | |
| type | Yes | Type of color blindness to simulate | |
| outputPath | No | Optional path to save the screenshot | |
| userAgent | No | Optional user agent string to use for the request |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool simulates colorblind views but doesn't describe how (e.g., generates a screenshot, modifies display, or returns data), what the output is (e.g., image file, visual report), or any behavioral traits like performance, rate limits, or side effects. This leaves significant gaps for an agent to understand the tool's operation.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, clear sentence: 'Simulate how a webpage looks for colorblind users.' It is front-loaded with the core purpose, has zero wasted words, and is appropriately sized for the tool's complexity. Every part of the sentence earns its place by conveying essential information efficiently.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity (4 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is incomplete. It lacks details on output (e.g., what is returned or saved), behavioral context (e.g., how simulation works, any limitations), and usage guidelines. While the schema covers parameters well, the description doesn't compensate for missing annotations or output schema, leaving the agent with insufficient context for effective use.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% description coverage, clearly documenting all four parameters (url, type, outputPath, userAgent) with details like enum values for 'type.' The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what the schema provides, such as explaining the simulation process or output format. Given the high schema coverage, a baseline score of 3 is appropriate as the schema handles the heavy lifting.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Simulate how a webpage looks for colorblind users.' It specifies the action (simulate) and resource (webpage appearance for colorblind users), making it easy to understand. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from its sibling tool 'check_accessibility,' which might also involve accessibility testing, though the focus here is specifically on colorblind simulation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention the sibling tool 'check_accessibility' or any other tools, nor does it specify prerequisites, contexts, or exclusions. Usage is implied from the purpose but lacks explicit direction.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
2 tool updates
- First observed
check_accessibility - First observed
simulate_colorblind
TDQS
Scored across 2 tools
The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: one checks general web accessibility using axe-core, while the other specifically simulates colorblindness effects on a webpage. There is no overlap or ambiguity between them.
Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (check_accessibility, simulate_colorblind) with clear, descriptive names. The naming style is uniform and predictable throughout the set.
With only two tools, the server feels thin for a web accessibility domain. While the tools are useful, typical accessibility testing involves more operations like checking screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, or ARIA attributes, suggesting notable gaps in coverage.
The tool set is severely incomplete for web accessibility. It lacks core operations such as validating HTML structure, testing screen reader output, assessing keyboard accessibility, or generating accessibility reports, which are essential for comprehensive accessibility evaluation.
Maintenance
Related MCP Connectors
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Accessibility and WCAG data for your own websites: fix lists, live checks, and fix validation.
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