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Accessible Astro Starter

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Updated: 5 Jul 2025
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An Accessible Starter Theme for Astro 5+ including accessibility features such as landmarks, better focus-outline and skip-links navigation. Ships with Tailwind 4, Prettier and ESLint support.

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Overview

The Accessible Astro Starter is an impressive template designed for developers who prioritize both accessibility and aesthetics in web design. Built on modern web standards and adhering to WCAG guidelines, this starter template offers a convenient way to create websites that are both inclusive and visually engaging. With numerous built-in features aimed at improving usability and ensuring compliance with accessibility norms, it sets a solid foundation for anyone looking to build a site that caters to all users.

What makes this starter template stand out is its combination of powerful tools and emphasis on best practices. From the seamless integration of Tailwind CSS to the implementation of enhanced typography with the Atkinson Hyperlegible font, every aspect has been carefully crafted to boost readability and user experience. Whether you’re creating a blog, portfolio, or any other type of web application, this starter provides everything needed for a successful project.

Features

  • Astro 5.7.5+ Compatibility: Optimized to work seamlessly with the latest version of Astro, ensuring you access cutting-edge features.

  • Tailwind CSS 4 Support: Incorporates Tailwind CSS for rapid, responsive design and customization without compromising the overall aesthetics.

  • TypeScript Integration: Allows for easier imports with path aliases, enhancing development efficiency.

  • Strict Accessibility Settings: Utilize ESLint with accessibility-focused rules to maintain best practices in your code.

  • Dynamic Blog and Portfolio Pages: Comes equipped with pre-built blog and portfolio layouts that include social sharing features, making content engagement easier.

  • Modern OKLCH Color System: Automatically generates cohesive color palettes based on primary and secondary colors to improve visual consistency.

  • Enhanced Readability: The inclusion of the Atkinson Hyperlegible font significantly improves text legibility, catering to users with visual impairments.

  • Customizable 404 Page: Offers an easily adjustable custom error page for better user navigation and experience.

  • Comprehensive Component Library: Features a variety of accessibility-focused components, such as navigation elements and color contrast checkers, to streamline the development process.