Claude Code now has a screen reader mode

Anthropic's Claude Code now includes a screen reader mode, activated by running `claude --ax-screen-reader`, which replaces the visual terminal UI with plain, linear text compatible with screen readers such as VoiceOver and NVDA.

ClaudeDevs @ClaudeDevs Claude Code now has a screen reader mode. Running claude --ax-screen-reader swaps the visual terminal UI for plain, linear text that screen readers like VoiceOver and NVDA can follow. 9:20 PM · Jul 20, 2026 115.4K Views