Atag MCP Server

ATAG 2.0 (Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines) guidance for authoring tool developers

Local serverstdio

What is the Atag MCP Server?

ATAG 2.0 (Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines) guidance for authoring tool developers

What you get

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides guidance on ATAG 2.0 — the W3C Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines — to help authoring tool developers build more accessible software.

ATAG 2.0 defines how authoring tools (rich-text editors, CMSes, IDEs, website builders, etc.) should:

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
get-server-infoDataset statistics and attribution
explain-atagOverview of ATAG, how it differs from WCAG, and its two-part structure
list-partsPart A and Part B summaries
list-principlesAll 8 principles, filterable by part
list-guidelinesAll 24 guidelines, filterable by part or principle
list-success-criteriaAll 63 success criteria, filterable by part, principle, guideline, or level
get-criterionFull details for a specific SC (e.g. B.2.3.1)
get-guidelineFull guideline details with all child success criteria
get-criteria-by-levelAll criteria at Level A, AA, or AAA
search-atagKeyword search across all ATAG content
list-glossary-termsAll ATAG glossary terms
get-glossary-termDefinition of a specific ATAG term
get-guidance**Key tool** — describe a feature you're building and get the most relevant ATAG criteria

How to install the Atag MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atag-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "atag-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Atag to get-server-info.”
  • “Use Atag to explain-atag.”
  • “Use Atag to list-parts.”

Frequently asked questions

ATAG 2.0 (Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines) guidance for authoring tool developers Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.