# axe-core
URL: https://wwadd.dev/tools/axe-core · Official site: https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core
Kind: Automated accessibility rules engine · License: Open source · Last verified: 2026-09-30

An accessibility engine for automated checks of rendered web interfaces.

Reach for it when:
- Finding detectable accessibility defects
- Adding accessibility checks to browser or component tests

Worth knowing: Automated results do not prove accessibility. Include keyboard testing and assistive-technology review.