axe MCP Server — Claude Code MCP server: setup
This MCP server checks web pages for accessibility issues and gives coding agents source-level fix guidance. It runs through Docker.
claude mcp add axe-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2What axe MCP Server does
axe MCP Server exposes two tools to an AI coding agent. analyze uses axe to inspect web pages for accessibility problems. remediate returns code-focused guidance for addressing those findings, and the connected agent can apply source changes automatically.
The setup requires Docker, a paid Axe DevTools for Web subscription, an axe MCP Server API key, and an MCP-compatible client. Supported clients include Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf (Devin Desktop), Cline, Zed, and Gemini CLI. Docker is required, so the server cannot run without it.
What it helps with
- scan a web page for accessibility issues
- locate accessibility violations with axe
- get source-code guidance for reported findings
- let an agent apply accessibility fixes to the code
Example prompts for the agent
- Scan this web page for accessibility issues and list the findings.
- Use axe to inspect the interface and suggest fixes in the source code.
- Find accessibility problems and apply the corresponding source changes.
How to install axe MCP Server
Platform CLI
claude mcp add axe-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2Platform CLI
codex mcp add axe-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"axe-mcp-server": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"axe-mcp-server": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2"
]
}
}
}Platform CLI
gemini mcp add axe-mcp-server docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about axe MCP Server
How do I install axe MCP Server in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add axe-mcp-server -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.0.2.
What does axe MCP Server do?
It gives an AI coding agent axe-based web accessibility analysis and code-level guidance for fixing the reported issues.
What does axe MCP Server require?
You need Docker, a paid Axe DevTools for Web subscription, an axe MCP Server API key, and an MCP-compatible client.
