https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter
An Accessible, WCAG compliant Starter Theme for Astro 5+ including several accessibility features such as, better focus-outline, landmarks, semantics, interactive components and skip-link navigation. Ships with Tailwind 4, Prettier and ESLint support.
https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter
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An Accessible, WCAG compliant Starter Theme for Astro 5+ including several accessibility features such as, better focus-outline, landmarks, semantics, interactive components and skip-link navigation. Ships with Tailwind 4, Prettier and ESLint support.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter
- Owner: incluud
- License: mit
- Created: 2021-08-01T07:37:35.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-24T15:58:06.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-25T00:44:01.427Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: a11y, accessibility, astro, blog, darkmode, dynamic-routes, eslint, javascript, prettier, sass, skip-links, tailwindcss, template, theme, typescript, utility-classes, wcag
- Language: Astro
- Homepage: https://accessible-astro-starter.incluud.dev/
- Size: 4.69 MB
- Stars: 1,095
- Watchers: 13
- Forks: 192
- Open Issues: 5
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
- Agents: AGENTS.md
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README
# Accessible Astro Starter
[](https://astro.build)
A ready-to-use, SEO and accessibility-focused Astro starter template. Built with modern web standards, WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines, and European Accessibility Act (EAA) compliance in mind, it provides a solid foundation for creating inclusive websites. Features Tailwind CSS 4 integration, comprehensive component library with enhanced form validation, color contrast checker, and typography with Atkinson Hyperlegible font for improved readability. Includes a powerful command launcher for keyboard-driven navigation, preference toggles for dark mode, high contrast, and reduced motion, plus dynamic blog/portfolio pages with social sharing, contact forms, and full MDX support.
[](https://accessible-astro-starter.incluud.dev/)
[](https://accessible-astro.incluud.dev/)
[](https://opencollective.com/incluud)
## Our mission
> Provide developers with accessible, easy-to-use components that make building inclusive web applications simpler and faster, without compromising on customization or performance.
## (Accessibility) Features
- Astro 5.13.0+
- Tailwind CSS 4.1+ support
- TypeScript integration with path aliases for easier imports and content collections support
- Prettier integration with `prettier-plugin-astro` and `prettier-plugin-tailwind`
- ESLint integration with strict accessibility settings for `eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y`
- Markdown and MDX support with comprehensive examples and components
- Modern OKLCH color system with automatic palette generation from primary/secondary colors
- Atkinson Hyperlegible font for improved readability and accessibility
- Lucide icon set via `astro-icon` for consistent, friendly icons
- Semantic HTML structure with `Button`, `Link` and `Heading` components
- Excellent Lighthouse/PageSpeed scores
- Accessible landmarks such as `header`, `main`, `footer`, `section` and `nav`
- Outline focus indicator which works on dark and light backgrounds
- Several `aria` attributes which provide a better experience for screen reader users
- `[...page].astro` and `[post].astro` demonstrate the use of dynamic routes and provide a basic blog with breadcrumbs and pagination
- `404.astro` provides a custom 404 error page which you can adjust to your needs
- `Header.astro` component with optimized accessibility and design
- `Footer.astro` component with informative content and links
- `SkipLinks.astro` component to skip to either the main menu or the main content
- `Navigation.astro` component with keyboard accessible (dropdown) navigation and highlighted menu item option
- `ResponsiveToggle.astro` component with accessible responsive toggle functionality
- Preference toggles for Dark Mode, High Contrast, and Reduced Motion with system preference support
- `ColorContrast.astro` component for enhanced visual clarity and WCAG compliance
- Built-in command launcher with keyboard navigation (Cmd/Ctrl+K) for quick access to preferences and navigation
- `SiteMeta.astro` SEO component for setting custom metadata on different pages
- `.sr-only` utility class for screen reader only text content (hides text visually)
- `prefers-reduced-motion` disables animations for users that have this preference turned on
- Components including `ColorContrast.astro`, `BlockQuote.astro`, `BreakoutImage.astro`, `Logo.astro`, `SocialShares.astro`, `PageHeader.astro`, `FeaturedPosts.astro`, and `FeaturedProjects.astro`
- Enhanced form components with comprehensive validation: `Form`, `Input`, `Textarea`, `Checkbox`, `Radio`, and `Fieldset` with WCAG 2.2 compliance
- Automatic form validation with custom patterns, error handling, and screen reader support
- Blog and portfolio pages with featured images, author details, social sharing, and breakout images
- Contact page with comprehensive form validation showcase and accessibility demonstrations
- Thank-you page for form submissions with interactive feedback
- Accessibility Statement template page
- Color Contrast Checker interactive page
- Comprehensive sitemap page with organized navigation and automatic XML sitemap generation via `@astrojs/sitemap`
- Enhanced accessible-components showcase page with expanded component demonstrations
- Smooth micro-interactions and animations on hover, open and close states (respecting reduced motion preferences)
- Comprehensive SCSS utility classes
- CSS with logical properties and custom properties
- Accessible button and hyperlink styling with clear focus states
- Styled `` element for keyboard shortcut documentation
## Getting started
Clone this theme locally and run any of the following commands in your terminal:
| Command | Action |
| :---------------- | :------------------------------------------- |
| `npm install` | Installs dependencies |
| `npm run dev` | Starts local dev server at `localhost:4321` |
| `npm run build` | Build your production site to `./dist/` |
| `npm run preview` | Preview your build locally, before deploying |
## Accessible Astro ecosystem
The Accessible Astro ecosystem is a collection of projects that are designed to help you build accessible web applications. It includes:
- [Accessible Astro Starter](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter): Fully accessible starter for kickstarting Astro projects, with Tailwind.
- [Accessible Astro Components](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-components/): Library of reusable, accessible components built for Astro.
- [Accessible Astro Dashboard](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-dashboard/): User-friendly dashboard interface with a login screen and widgets.
- [Accessible Astro Launcher](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-launcher): Command palette/launcher component for Astro projects.
- [Accessible Astro Docs](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-docs): Comprehensive documentation for all Accessible Astro projects.
- [Color Contrast Checker](https://github.com/incluud/color-contrast-checker): WCAG-compliant color contrast checker with design system token generation.
Check out our [roadmap](https://github.com/orgs/incluud/projects/4/views/1) to see what's coming next!
## Contributing
We welcome contributions to improve the documentation! You can help by:
1. [Filing an issue](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter/issues)
2. [Submitting a pull request](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter/pulls)
3. [Starting a discussion](https://github.com/incluud/accessible-astro-starter/discussions)
4. [Supporting on Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/incluud)
## Support this project
Your support helps us cover basic costs and continue building accessible solutions for the Astro ecosystem. By becoming a sponsor, you're not just supporting code – you're helping create a more inclusive web for everyone. Every contribution, big or small, helps maintain and improve these accessibility-focused tools.
[](https://opencollective.com/incluud)
## Together we make a difference
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributes to making the web more accessible:
- **The Astro team** for creating an amazing static site generator and the wonderful Starlight theme
- **Our contributors** who dedicate their time and expertise to improve these tools
- [**Niek Derksen**](https://niekderksen.nl) for conducting comprehensive accessibility audits to ensure WCAG compliance
- **Our sponsors** who help make this project sustainable
- **The web community** for embracing and promoting web accessibility
- **You, the developer** for choosing to make your projects more accessible
Together, we're not just building documentation or components – we're creating a more inclusive and accessible web for everyone. Every contribution, whether it's code, documentation, bug reports, or feedback, helps move us closer to this goal. ✨
Remember: Accessibility is not a feature, it's a fundamental right. Thank you for being part of this journey!