axe MCP Server

io.github.dequelabs/axe-mcp-server

Axe DevTools accessibility analysis and remediation MCP Server for AI coding agents

Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axe-mcp-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server:v1.8.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AXE_API_KEY": "<your AXE_API_KEY>",
        "AXE_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your AXE_ACCESS_TOKEN>",
        "AXE_SERVER_URL": "https://axe.deque.com"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • AXE_API_KEYsecretAxe MCP Server API key from the Axe Account Portal (API Keys). Set this or AXE_ACCESS_TOKEN, not both.
  • AXE_ACCESS_TOKENsecretOAuth 2.0 access token from `npx @deque/axe-auth token`. Set this or AXE_API_KEY, not both.
  • AXE_SERVER_URLAxe server URL. Change it for regional, private cloud, or on-premises deployments.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
AI & Agents
Version
1.8.0
Registry
active
Published
11/11/2026
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