Yes. The A11y Starter Kit is MIT licensed. Use it in personal and commercial projects at no cost.

What tech stack does it use?

Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, Tailwind CSS 4, shadcn/ui, TypeScript, React Hook Form + Zod, and TanStack Table.

What WCAG level does it meet?

The kit targets WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all components and pages. This includes contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and touch target sizing.

How does this relate to the paid starter kits?

The A11y Starter Kit shares the same accessibility-first architecture as our paid kits. It is the accessibility layer, open-sourced. The paid kits (SaaS Starter Kit, AI UX Kit) add full product features on top of this foundation.

Can I contribute to the project?

Absolutely. The repo is public on GitHub. Open issues, submit PRs, or fork it for your own needs.

Does it support dark mode?

Yes. Dark mode is included with proper contrast ratios maintained across both themes. It also respects the prefers-reduced-motion setting.

Free & Open Source

Free WCAG 2.1 AA Starter Kit for Next.js & Tailwind CSS

Most teams know they should do WCAG. Few know where to start. Audits come back with 200 issues and the accessibility sprint gets pushed to next quarter. This free, open-source kit gives agencies, fintech teams, and public-sector contractors 6 reference screens built to WCAG 2.1 AA: keyboard navigation with focus trapping and skip links, ARIA landmarks, screen-reader-tested semantics, dark mode with maintained contrast, and custom React hooks for common accessibility utilities.

Last updated on 2026-04-08

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A11y Starter Kit — Free WCAG 2.1 AA Starter Kit for Next.js & Tailwind CSS

Most Starter Kits Bolt On Accessibility Later. This One Starts With It.

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard support with skip links, focus trapping, and arrow key navigation for menus and lists

Screen Reader Ready

Semantic HTML with ARIA landmarks, live regions, and proper announcements throughout the codebase

Dark Mode + Contrast

Dark mode with proper contrast ratios maintained. Visible focus indicators and logical focus ordering

Every component, page, and interaction has been built with keyboard users, screen readers, and assistive technologies in mind.

What You Get (For Free)

Everything included:

5 fully accessible demo pages: Login, Dashboard, Data Table, Settings, and Notifications
Custom React hooks for focus trapping, keyboard navigation, reduced motion, and screen reader announcements
Utility components: SkipLink, LiveRegion, VisuallyHidden, and accessible layout primitives
MIT licensed. Use it in personal and commercial projects. No strings attached.

Part	From which kit	Notes
Login page	A11y Starter Kit	Form a11y, error handling, focus management
Dashboard	A11y Starter Kit	Skip links, landmarks, breadcrumbs
Data Table	A11y Starter Kit	Sortable headers, aria-sort, pagination
Settings	A11y Starter Kit	Fieldset/legend grouping, toggles, radios
Notifications	A11y Starter Kit	Modal focus trapping, toast announcements

This Kit Is Free. Here Is What You Can Build Next.

The A11y Starter Kit gives you the accessibility foundation. When you are ready to build a full product, our paid kits add everything else: authentication, dashboards, AI interfaces, billing, and more. Same accessibility standards, way more features.

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