Free WCAG 2.1 AA Starter Kit for Next.js & Tailwind CSS
Production-ready accessibility starter kit with keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and WCAG 2.1 AA patterns. Built with Next.js 16, Tailwind CSS 4, and shadcn/ui. Free and open source.
Most Starter Kits Bolt On Accessibility Later. This One Starts With It.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your key questions about thefrontkit. Our FAQ section covers licensing, customization, and technical details, ensuring you have everything you need before getting started.
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Start Accessible. Stay Accessible.
The A11y Starter Kit gives you the patterns and components to build WCAG 2.1 AA compliant interfaces from day one. Free, open source, and production-ready.