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Disclosure

Open source Core

Progressive disclosure — a stacked accordion, a single collapsible section and a clamp-and-reveal show-more.

Version
v1.4.1
Stability
stable
License
MIT
Related
Collapsible
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Accordion — Vertically stacked, keyboard-accessible disclosure panels with single or multiple open modes, chevron/plus-minus indicators, and default/separated/ghost/filled variants.

Preview

Yes. It follows the WAI-ARIA disclosure pattern with aria-expanded and full keyboard support.

Yes, with a reduced-motion-safe transition. Motion is skipped when the user prefers reduced motion.

Pass :multiple="true" to the accordion root to allow several panels open at once.
Disabled
previews.components.accordion.default.blade.php Blade
<x-ui.accordion class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it accessible?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes. It follows the WAI-ARIA disclosure pattern with aria-expanded and full keyboard support.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it animated?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes, with a reduced-motion-safe transition. Motion is skipped when the user prefers reduced motion.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can multiple panels open?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Pass :multiple="true" to the accordion root to allow several panels open at once.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>

Installation

terminal
php artisan ui:add accordion

Note

This component ships an Alpine behavior module at resources/js/ui/accordion.js. Import it once from your bundle so it registers on alpine:init:

resources/js/ui/index.js JS
import './accordion.js';

Registry contract

php artisan ui:add accordion writes only the files below. The CLI validates each file hash before writing and asks before it replaces a local change, unless you pass --force.

  • blade resources/views/components/ui/accordion.blade.php
  • blade resources/views/components/ui/accordion/item.blade.php
  • blade resources/views/components/ui/accordion/trigger.blade.php
  • blade resources/views/components/ui/accordion/content.blade.php
  • js resources/js/ui/accordion.js
Registry dependencies
None — installs on its own.
Packages
composer: jml/brok:^0.2
npm: alpinejs

Use with AI

A brief for your coding agent: install command, usage, props, guidance and the rules. Copy it, or open a prompt about this component in an assistant.

accordion.md
# Brok UI: Accordion (`accordion`)

Vertically stacked, keyboard-accessible disclosure panels with single or multiple open modes, chevron/plus-minus indicators, and default/separated/ghost/filled variants.

Brok UI is a Laravel Blade component registry. Installed components are plain Blade files the app owns.

## Install

```bash
php artisan ui:add accordion
```

## Usage

```blade
<x-ui.accordion class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it accessible?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes. It follows the WAI-ARIA disclosure pattern with aria-expanded and full keyboard support.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it animated?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes, with a reduced-motion-safe transition. Motion is skipped when the user prefers reduced motion.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can multiple panels open?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Pass :multiple="true" to the accordion root to allow several panels open at once.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
```

## Props

- `multiple` (bool, default `false`) — Allows more than one item to stay open at once instead of closing others when a new one opens.
- `default` (mixed|null, default `null`) — Value or array of values open on mount.
- `variant` (default|separated|ghost|filled, default `default`) — Visual style: default (bordered, divided container), separated, ghost, or filled.
- `indicator` (string, default `chevron`) — Expand/collapse icon style: chevron or plus-minus.
- `chevronSide` (string, default `end`) — Logical side the indicator sits on: end or start (mirrors under dir="rtl").
- `inset` (bool, default `true`) — When false, runs triggers and panels flush to the container edge with no horizontal inset or hover tint, for an editorial full-width list.
- `type` (single|multiple, default `single`) — Whether one or many items can be open.
- `disabled` (false|true, default `false`) — Documented catalog control used by the preview workbench.
- `value` (mixed, default `required`) — Declared by @props in the registry Blade source.
- `subtitle` (mixed|null, default `null`) — Declared by @props in the registry Blade source.
- `icon` (mixed|null, default `null`) — Declared by @props in the registry Blade source.

## Use when

- Use for secondary or optional content, especially when users usually inspect one short section at a time.
- Grouping several related sections (an FAQ, settings groups) where only the relevant ones need to stay expanded.
- Needing single- or multiple-open disclosure behaviour with built-in keyboard navigation between headings.

## Avoid when

- Do not hide required workflow content or comparison-heavy information because disclosure controls reduce visibility and increase interaction cost.
- Best for many short secondary sections. It reduces visibility and adds interaction cost, so keep required workflow content visible.
- Only one section ever needs to expand and collapse; use collapsible for a single disclosure.
- The content is a long list that should reveal more of the same content, not distinct sections; use show-more.

## Anti-patterns

- Hiding required workflow content
- Using accordions for cross-section comparison

## Rules

- Use the `<brok:accordion>` tag (or `<x-ui.accordion>`) in Blade; do not rewrite the component.
- Prefer the documented props and variants over utility-class overrides; when a utility must win, use the `!` important modifier.
- Use semantic design tokens (`bg-primary`, `text-muted-foreground`), never raw colour utilities.
- Keep the `data-slot` attributes; they are the styling and test hooks.

## Links

- Docs: https://brokui.dev/docs/components/accordion
- Registry JSON (files, props, contract): https://brokui.dev/r/open/accordion.json

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Examples

disabled-item.blade.php Blade
{{-- Disabled item: mark a trigger `disabled` to grey it out and remove it from
     pointer and keyboard interaction (arrow-key roving skips it too). --}}
<x-ui.accordion default="item-1" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Available section') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('This panel toggles normally.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger :disabled="true">{{ __('Coming soon (disabled)') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('You should not be able to open this panel.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Another available section') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Arrow keys jump straight here, skipping the disabled trigger above.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
expand-all.blade.php Blade
{{-- Expand all / collapse all: the root exposes expandAll() and collapseAll()
     on its Alpine scope. Controls placed inside the root can call them; the
     buttons read every enabled trigger's value, so no list to keep in sync.
     Use :multiple="true" so every panel can stay open at once. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="separated" :multiple="true" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <div class="mb-1 flex items-center gap-2">
        <x-ui.button size="sm" variant="outline" type="button" x-on:click="expandAll()">{{ __('Expand all') }}</x-ui.button>
        <x-ui.button size="sm" variant="ghost" type="button" x-on:click="collapseAll()">{{ __('Collapse all') }}</x-ui.button>
    </div>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('First section') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Open or close every section with the controls above.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Second section') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('expandAll() reads each enabled trigger value at click time.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Third section') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('collapseAll() simply clears the open list.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
filled.blade.php Blade
{{-- Filled: each item sits on a soft muted surface (no border), giving the
     trigger a gentle highlight. Pairs well with the plus-minus indicator. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="filled" indicator="plus-minus" default="item-1" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('How do I install a component?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Run the ui:add command for the item; the Blade and CSS are copied into your app.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Are updates automatic?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('No runtime dependency ships with the copied code; use ui:diff and ui:update to pull changes.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can I theme it?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes — override the design tokens and every component follows along.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
ghost.blade.php Blade
{{-- Ghost: no outer border or card surface — only thin dividers and type
     hierarchy carry the structure. Good inside an existing card. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="ghost" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Account') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Update your profile details, email address, and password.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Notifications') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Choose which product and billing emails you receive.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Privacy') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Control how your data is used and request a data export at any time.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
left-chevron.blade.php Blade
{{-- Left chevron: the indicator leads the label and rotates a quarter-turn
     when open. chevronSide="start" is logical, so it mirrors under dir="rtl". --}}
<x-ui.accordion chevron-side="start" default="item-1" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Getting started') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Install the package, run ui:install, then add your first component.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Configuration') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Targets and tiers are defined in the registry config; defaults work out of the box.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Troubleshooting') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Run ui:doctor to verify imports, tokens, and lock-file integrity.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
nested.blade.php Blade
{{-- Nested: an accordion lives inside another item's content. Each root holds
     its own open state, so the inner panels toggle independently. --}}
<x-ui.accordion default="docs" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="docs">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Documentation') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>
            <p class="mb-3">{{ __('Browse the guides grouped by topic.') }}</p>
            <x-ui.accordion variant="ghost" class="w-full">
                <x-ui.accordion.item value="install">
                    <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Installation') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
                    <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Install the package and run ui:install.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
                </x-ui.accordion.item>
                <x-ui.accordion.item value="usage">
                    <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Usage') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
                    <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Add components with ui:add and compose them in Blade.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
                </x-ui.accordion.item>
            </x-ui.accordion>
        </x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="support">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Support') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Reach the team through the in-app help center.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
plus-minus.blade.php Blade
{{-- Plus / minus indicator: a plus that drops its vertical stroke when the
     panel opens, reading as a minus. Set indicator="plus-minus". --}}
<x-ui.accordion indicator="plus-minus" default="item-1" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it accessible?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes. It follows the WAI-ARIA disclosure pattern with aria-expanded and full keyboard support.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Does the icon animate?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('The vertical stroke scales away on open, and the transition is skipped under reduced motion.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can I combine it with variants?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes — pair indicator with any variant such as separated or filled.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
rich-content.blade.php Blade
{{-- Rich content: panels hold more than text — badges, lists, a separator and
     an action button compose cleanly inside the content slot. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="separated" default="release" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="release">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __("What's in the latest release?") }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>
            <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2">
                <x-ui.badge>{{ __('v1.1.0') }}</x-ui.badge>
                <x-ui.badge variant="secondary">{{ __('New') }}</x-ui.badge>
            </div>
            <ul class="mt-3 list-disc space-y-1 ps-5">
                <li>{{ __('Plus-minus and left-chevron indicators') }}</li>
                <li>{{ __('Separated, ghost, and filled variants') }}</li>
            </ul>
            <x-ui.separator class="my-3" />
            <x-ui.button size="sm" variant="outline">{{ __('View changelog') }}</x-ui.button>
        </x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="upgrade">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('How do I upgrade?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Run ui:diff to preview changes, then ui:update to apply them.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
separated.blade.php Blade
{{-- Separated cards: each item is its own bordered card with spacing between
     them. Pass variant="separated" on the root. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="separated" default="item-1" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('What is your refund policy?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Request a full refund within 30 days of purchase — no questions asked.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Do you offer team plans?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes. Team plans add shared billing, roles, and centralized access control.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can I change plans later?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Upgrade or downgrade at any time; changes are prorated to your billing cycle.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
settings-sections.blade.php Blade
{{-- Settings sections: grouped preference panels — filled surface, leading
     icons, multiple open, with switch controls inside each panel. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="filled" :multiple="true" default="notifications" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="notifications">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger :subtitle="__('Email and push preferences')">
            <x-slot:icon>
                <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="size-5"><path d="M10.268 21a2 2 0 0 0 3.464 0" /><path d="M3.262 15.326A1 1 0 0 0 4 17h16a1 1 0 0 0 .74-1.673C19.41 13.956 18 12.499 18 8A6 6 0 0 0 6 8c0 4.499-1.411 5.956-2.738 7.326" /></svg>
            </x-slot:icon>
            {{ __('Notifications') }}
        </x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>
            <div class="space-y-3">
                <x-ui.switch :label="__('Product updates')" />
                <x-ui.switch :label="__('Security alerts')" />
            </div>
        </x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="appearance">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger :subtitle="__('Theme and density')">
            <x-slot:icon>
                <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="size-5"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="4" /><path d="M12 2v2M12 20v2M4.93 4.93l1.41 1.41M17.66 17.66l1.41 1.41M2 12h2M20 12h2M6.34 17.66l-1.41 1.41M19.07 4.93l-1.41 1.41" /></svg>
            </x-slot:icon>
            {{ __('Appearance') }}
        </x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>
            <div class="space-y-3">
                <x-ui.switch :label="__('Reduce motion')" />
                <x-ui.switch :label="__('Compact layout')" />
            </div>
        </x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
variants.blade.php Blade
{{-- Multiple open mode (abui "Accordion Multiselect"): pass :multiple="true"
     so several panels can stay open at once. `default` opens one initially. --}}
<x-ui.accordion :multiple="true" default="item-1" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Shipping') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Free shipping on orders over $50. Most orders ship within two business days.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Returns') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Return any item within 30 days. Open this while the panel above stays open — multiple panels coexist.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Warranty') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Every product carries a one-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
with-icons.blade.php Blade
{{-- With icons: each trigger carries a leading icon via its `icon` slot.
     Decorative SVGs are aria-hidden and inherit the muted token colour. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="separated" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="billing">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>
            <x-slot:icon>
                <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="size-5"><rect width="20" height="14" x="2" y="5" rx="2" /><path d="M2 10h20" /></svg>
            </x-slot:icon>
            {{ __('Billing') }}
        </x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('View invoices, update your card, and manage your subscription.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="security">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>
            <x-slot:icon>
                <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="size-5"><path d="M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z" /></svg>
            </x-slot:icon>
            {{ __('Security') }}
        </x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Enable two-factor authentication and review active sessions.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="team">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger>
            <x-slot:icon>
                <svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="size-5"><path d="M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2" /><circle cx="9" cy="7" r="4" /><path d="M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87" /></svg>
            </x-slot:icon>
            {{ __('Team') }}
        </x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Invite teammates and assign roles across your workspace.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
with-subtitle.blade.php Blade
{{-- With subtitle: a secondary line of muted context under each trigger label,
     passed via the `subtitle` prop. --}}
<x-ui.accordion variant="separated" class="w-full max-w-md">
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="starter">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger :subtitle="__('Best for individuals')">{{ __('Starter') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('All the essentials to ship your first project, free forever.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="pro">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger :subtitle="__('For growing teams')">{{ __('Pro') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Unlimited projects, priority support, and advanced analytics.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
    <x-ui.accordion.item value="enterprise">
        <x-ui.accordion.trigger :subtitle="__('Custom contracts and SSO')">{{ __('Enterprise') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
        <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Dedicated infrastructure, SSO, and a named success manager.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
    </x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>

API

manifest knowledge + registry-derived coverage

Props

Props accepted by this component: name, type, default value and description.
Prop Type Default Description
multiple bool false Allows more than one item to stay open at once instead of closing others when a new one opens.
default mixed | null null Value or array of values open on mount.
variant default | separated | ghost | filled default Visual style: default (bordered, divided container), separated, ghost, or filled.
indicator string chevron Expand/collapse icon style: chevron or plus-minus.
chevronSide string end Logical side the indicator sits on: end or start (mirrors under dir="rtl").
inset bool true When false, runs triggers and panels flush to the container edge with no horizontal inset or hover tint, for an editorial full-width list.
type single | multiple single Whether one or many items can be open.
disabled false | true false Documented catalog control used by the preview workbench.
value mixed required Declared by @props in the registry Blade source.
subtitle mixed | null null Declared by @props in the registry Blade source.
icon mixed | null null Declared by @props in the registry Blade source.

Slots

  • default — accordion.item elements composing the accordion.
  • x-ui.accordion.item — Installed subcomponent from the registry item.
  • x-ui.accordion.trigger — Installed subcomponent from the registry item.
  • x-ui.accordion.content — Installed subcomponent from the registry item.

Data slots

Stable hooks for CSS overrides and browser tests.

accordion accordion-content accordion-heading accordion-item accordion-subtitle accordion-trigger accordion-trigger-icon

Behavior

  • By default only one item stays open at a time; opening another closes the previous one unless multiple is set.
  • Open state lives on the root, while each item only carries its own value, so nested accordions and multiple instances on one page work independently.
  • The root exposes expandAll() and collapseAll() methods for external controls, and arrow keys, Home, and End move focus between triggers.
  • Keyboard-accessible disclosure groups with stable item values.
  • Installs a JavaScript behavior module when the registry item includes resources/js/ui files.
  • Declares registry capability flags: a11y, interactive, responsive, rtl, darkMode, localized.

Guidance

Progressive disclosure

Reveal optional or secondary content on demand.

Use when

  • Use for secondary or optional content, especially when users usually inspect one short section at a time.
  • Grouping several related sections (an FAQ, settings groups) where only the relevant ones need to stay expanded.
  • Needing single- or multiple-open disclosure behaviour with built-in keyboard navigation between headings.

Avoid when

  • Do not hide required workflow content or comparison-heavy information because disclosure controls reduce visibility and increase interaction cost.
  • Best for many short secondary sections. It reduces visibility and adds interaction cost, so keep required workflow content visible.
  • Only one section ever needs to expand and collapse; use collapsible for a single disclosure.
  • The content is a long list that should reveal more of the same content, not distinct sections; use show-more.

Use instead

  • Visible sections
  • Tabs for a few long peer sections

Anti-patterns

  • Hiding required workflow content
  • Using accordions for cross-section comparison
Anatomy
root accordion-content accordion-item accordion-heading accordion-trigger accordion-trigger-icon accordion-subtitle
Theming hooks
accordion

Accessibility

WCAG 2.2 AA Keyboard focus-visible RTL-ready Localized labels Dark mode
Keyboard
ArrowUp ArrowDown Home End
Focus
managed
  • Each trigger is a real button with aria-expanded and is linked to its panel via aria-controls, following the WAI-ARIA accordion pattern.
  • Arrow-key, Home, and End navigation between triggers matches native accordion keyboard expectations, so keyboard users are not limited to Tab alone.
  • Semantic HTML and a stable data-slot attribute for styling and scripting hooks.
  • Focus-visible rings use the ring token, so keyboard focus is always visible.
  • Disabled and invalid states are conveyed to assistive tech, not by color alone.
  • Targets WCAG 2.2 AA; verify contrast in light, dark, admin and customer surfaces in the preview.
  • Labels go through __() and layout uses logical properties (ms-*, text-start), so it mirrors under dir="rtl" — flip the preview to RTL to confirm.
  • Dark mode uses the same semantic tokens under the dark class; high contrast follows forced-color system tokens.

Livewire

Needs wire:key

Add a stable wire:key when Livewire can reorder this interactive component.

livewire-component.blade.php Blade
<div wire:key="accordion-{{ $record->id }}">
    <x-ui.accordion class="w-full max-w-md">
        <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
            <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it accessible?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
            <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes. It follows the WAI-ARIA disclosure pattern with aria-expanded and full keyboard support.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
        </x-ui.accordion.item>
        <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
            <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it animated?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
            <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes, with a reduced-motion-safe transition. Motion is skipped when the user prefers reduced motion.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
        </x-ui.accordion.item>
        <x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
            <x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can multiple panels open?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
            <x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Pass :multiple="true" to the accordion root to allow several panels open at once.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
        </x-ui.accordion.item>
    </x-ui.accordion>
</div>

Validation

Validation support: native. Keep the error message connected with aria-describedby.

livewire-form.blade.php Blade
<form wire:submit="save" class="space-y-2">
    <brok:accordion
        wire:model="value"
        :aria-invalid="$errors->has('value') ? 'true' : 'false'"
        aria-describedby="value-error"
    />

    @error('value')
        <p id="value-error" role="alert">{{ $message }}</p>
    @enderror

    <brok:button type="submit" wire:loading.attr="disabled">
        <span wire:loading.remove>Save</span>
        <span wire:loading>Saving…</span>
    </brok:button>
</form>

Source

The exact, editable files ui:add writes into your app. Previews render this same code; there are no preview-only components.

resources/views/components/ui/accordion.blade.php Blade
@props([
    'multiple' => false,
    'default' => null,
    'variant' => 'default',
    'indicator' => 'chevron',
    'chevronSide' => 'end',
    // false runs triggers and panels flush to the container edge (no
    // horizontal inset, no hover tint) — an editorial list whose dividers
    // span the full width. Read by trigger/content through @aware.
    'inset' => true,
])

@php
    $styles = require base_path(config('ui.component_path', 'resources/views/components/ui').'/_styles.php');
    $variant = $styles['normalizeVariant']($variant);

    // Backward compatible: omitting variant reproduces the original bordered,
    // divided container. Children read `variant`/`indicator`/`chevronSide`
    // through @aware so triggers and items style themselves consistently.
    $rootMap = $styles['accordion']['root'] ?? [];
    $rootClass = $rootMap[$variant] ?? $rootMap['default'] ?? '';
@endphp

{{--
    Accordion (spec §19 behavior layer + §17 accessibility).
    Single or multiple open panels. Open state lives on the root via the
    `uiAccordion` Alpine component; items only carry their own value, so
    nested accordions and many instances on one page work independently.

    Variants (visual only, behaviour unchanged):
      - variant:     default | separated | ghost | filled
      - indicator:   chevron | plus-minus
      - chevronSide: end | start  (logical, mirrors under dir="rtl")
      - inset:       true | false (flush triggers and panels)
    Triggers expose expandAll()/collapseAll() on the root for controls.
--}}
<div
    x-data="uiAccordion({ multiple: {{ $multiple ? 'true' : 'false' }}, default: @js($default) })"
    data-slot="accordion"
    data-variant="{{ $variant }}"
    @if (! filter_var($inset, FILTER_VALIDATE_BOOLEAN)) data-inset="false" @endif
    @keydown="onKey($event)"
    {{ $attributes->merge(['class' => $rootClass]) }}
>
    {{ $slot }}
</div>
resources/views/components/ui/accordion/item.blade.php Blade
@aware([
    'variant' => 'default',
])

@props([
    'value',
])

@php
    $styles = require base_path(config('ui.component_path', 'resources/views/components/ui').'/_styles.php');
    $variant = $styles['normalizeVariant']($variant);

    // `separated`/`filled` wrap each item as its own card; `default`/`ghost`
    // leave the item transparent and let the root's dividers do the work.
    $itemMap = $styles['accordion']['item'] ?? [];
    $itemClass = $itemMap[$variant] ?? $itemMap['default'] ?? '';
@endphp

<div
    data-slot="accordion-item"
    data-variant="{{ $variant }}"
    x-data="{ value: @js($value) }"
    x-id="['accordion-panel']"
    {{ $attributes->merge(['class' => $itemClass]) }}
>
    {{ $slot }}
</div>
resources/views/components/ui/accordion/trigger.blade.php Blade
@aware([
    'indicator' => 'chevron',
    'chevronSide' => 'end',
    'inset' => true,
])

@props([
    'subtitle' => null,
    'icon' => null,
    'disabled' => false,
])

@php
    $styles = require base_path(config('ui.component_path', 'resources/views/components/ui').'/_styles.php');
    $recipe = $styles['accordion'] ?? [];

    $triggerClass = ($recipe['trigger'] ?? '').' '.(filter_var($inset, FILTER_VALIDATE_BOOLEAN) ? ($recipe['triggerInset'] ?? 'px-6 py-4 hover:bg-muted/50') : ($recipe['triggerFlush'] ?? 'py-4'));
    $indicatorClass = $recipe['indicator'] ?? '';
    $subtitleClass = $recipe['subtitle'] ?? '';

    // chevronSide is logical: `start` puts the indicator before the label and
    // mirrors under dir="rtl"; `end` keeps the classic right-aligned layout.
    $indicatorFirst = $chevronSide === 'start';
    $layoutClass = $indicatorFirst ? 'justify-start gap-3' : 'justify-between gap-4';
@endphp

<h3 class="flex" data-slot="accordion-heading">
    <button
        type="button"
        data-slot="accordion-trigger"
        :data-value="value"
        :aria-expanded="isOpen(value)"
        :data-state="isOpen(value) ? 'open' : 'closed'"
        x-bind:aria-controls="$id('accordion-panel')"
        @click="toggle(value)"
        @disabled($disabled)
        @if ($disabled) aria-disabled="true" @endif
        {{ $attributes->merge(['class' => $triggerClass.' '.$layoutClass]) }}
    >
        @if ($indicator === 'plus-minus')
            {{-- Plus that loses its vertical stroke when open, reading as a minus.
                 The horizontal stroke stays put; only the vertical scales away. --}}
            <svg
                aria-hidden="true"
                viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                fill="none"
                stroke="currentColor"
                stroke-width="2"
                stroke-linecap="round"
                class="{{ $indicatorClass }} {{ $indicatorFirst ? 'order-first' : 'order-last' }}"
            >
                <path d="M5 12h14" />
                <path
                    d="M12 5v14"
                    class="origin-center transition-transform duration-200 motion-reduce:transition-none"
                    :class="isOpen(value) && 'scale-y-0'"
                />
            </svg>
        @else
            {{-- end-side: a down-chevron that flips to point up when open.
                 start-side: an end-pointing chevron (logical; mirrors under RTL)
                 that rotates a quarter-turn down when open. --}}
            <svg
                aria-hidden="true"
                viewBox="0 0 24 24"
                fill="none"
                stroke="currentColor"
                stroke-width="2"
                stroke-linecap="round"
                stroke-linejoin="round"
                class="{{ $indicatorClass }} group-hover:text-foreground {{ $indicatorFirst ? 'order-first rtl:-scale-x-100' : 'order-last' }}"
                :class="isOpen(value) && '{{ $indicatorFirst ? 'rotate-90' : 'rotate-180' }}'"
            >
                @if ($indicatorFirst)
                    <path d="m9 18 6-6-6-6" />
                @else
                    <path d="m6 9 6 6 6-6" />
                @endif
            </svg>
        @endif

        @if ($icon)
            <span class="shrink-0 text-muted-foreground" data-slot="accordion-trigger-icon" aria-hidden="true">{{ $icon }}</span>
        @endif

        <span class="{{ $indicatorFirst ? '' : 'flex-1' }}">
            {{ $slot }}
            @if ($subtitle)
                <span class="block {{ $subtitleClass }}" data-slot="accordion-subtitle">{{ $subtitle }}</span>
            @endif
        </span>
    </button>
</h3>
resources/views/components/ui/accordion/content.blade.php Blade
@aware([
    'inset' => true,
])

@php
    $styles = require base_path(config('ui.component_path', 'resources/views/components/ui').'/_styles.php');
    $recipe = $styles['accordion'] ?? [];
    $bodyClass = filter_var($inset, FILTER_VALIDATE_BOOLEAN) ? ($recipe['contentInset'] ?? 'px-5 pb-4 pt-0') : ($recipe['contentFlush'] ?? 'pb-4 pt-0');
@endphp

<div
    data-slot="accordion-content"
    role="region"
    x-bind:id="$id('accordion-panel')"
    :data-state="isOpen(value) ? 'open' : 'closed'"
    x-cloak
    {{-- inert (not just aria-hidden): the closed panel leaves the a11y tree AND the tab order. --}}
    x-bind:inert="! isOpen(value)"
    {{-- Grid rows 0fr → 1fr animate height without JS measurement; the panel stays rendered. --}}
    :class="isOpen(value) ? 'grid-rows-[1fr] opacity-100' : 'grid-rows-[0fr] opacity-0'"
    {{ $attributes->merge(['class' => 'grid text-sm text-muted-foreground transition-[grid-template-rows,opacity] duration-base ease-standard motion-reduce:transition-none']) }}
>
    <div class="min-h-0 overflow-hidden">
        <div class="{{ $bodyClass }} leading-relaxed">
            {{ $slot }}
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
resources/js/ui/accordion.js JS
/**
 * Accordion behavior (spec §19 behavior layer).
 *
 * Open state is held on the root component so a single accordion can run in
 * "single" or "multiple" mode. Items only carry their own value, which keeps
 * nested accordions and multiple instances on a page independent.
 *
 * Self-registers on `alpine:init` so import order does not matter — import this
 * file once from your bundle (e.g. resources/js/ui/index.js).
 */
document.addEventListener('alpine:init', () => {
    window.Alpine.data('uiAccordion', (config = {}) => ({
        multiple: config.multiple ?? false,
        open: config.default != null ? [config.default] : [],

        isOpen(value) {
            return this.open.includes(value);
        },

        toggle(value) {
            if (this.isOpen(value)) {
                this.open = this.open.filter((v) => v !== value);
            } else {
                this.open = this.multiple ? [...this.open, value] : [value];
            }
        },

        /** Values of every (enabled) item, read straight off the triggers. */
        allValues() {
            return Array.from(
                this.$el.querySelectorAll('[data-slot="accordion-trigger"]:not(:disabled)')
            ).map((el) => el.dataset.value);
        },

        /**
         * Open every panel. Only meaningful in `multiple` mode — single mode can
         * by definition hold one open panel, so we open the first instead.
         */
        expandAll() {
            const values = this.allValues();
            this.open = this.multiple ? values : values.slice(0, 1);
        },

        /** Close every panel. */
        collapseAll() {
            this.open = [];
        },

        /** Roving keyboard navigation across the accordion triggers. */
        onKey(event) {
            const triggers = Array.from(
                this.$el.querySelectorAll('[data-slot="accordion-trigger"]:not(:disabled)')
            );
            const current = triggers.indexOf(event.target);

            if (current === -1) {
                return;
            }

            let next;
            switch (event.key) {
                case 'ArrowDown':
                    next = (current + 1) % triggers.length;
                    break;
                case 'ArrowUp':
                    next = (current - 1 + triggers.length) % triggers.length;
                    break;
                case 'Home':
                    next = 0;
                    break;
                case 'End':
                    next = triggers.length - 1;
                    break;
                default:
                    return;
            }

            event.preventDefault();
            triggers[next].focus();
        },
    }));
});

Ownership & lifecycle

Owner, release state, review evidence and adoption for this item.
Owner
Platform UI (@JoshJML)
Current version
1.4.1
Status
Stable
License
open
Accessibility reviewed
No review date recorded
Last breaking change
No date recorded
Deprecation
Not deprecated
Contract
v6
Foundation
≥ 1.0.0