Disclosure
Progressive disclosure — a stacked accordion, a single collapsible section and a clamp-and-reveal show-more.
Accordion — Vertically stacked, keyboard-accessible disclosure panels with single or multiple open modes, chevron/plus-minus indicators, and default/separated/ghost/filled variants.
Preview
<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
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:
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.
-
resources/views/components/ui/accordion.blade.php -
resources/views/components/ui/accordion/item.blade.php -
resources/views/components/ui/accordion/trigger.blade.php -
resources/views/components/ui/accordion/content.blade.php -
resources/js/ui/accordion.js
- Registry dependencies
- None — installs on its own.
- Packages
-
composer: jml/brok:^0.2npm: 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.
# 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
Working in Claude Code, Cursor or Codex? Give the agent the whole registry through the MCP server or the Brok UI skill.
Examples
Disabled Item
{{-- 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
{{-- 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: 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: 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
{{-- 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: 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
{{-- 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
{{-- 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
{{-- 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
{{-- 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>
{{-- 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
{{-- 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
{{-- 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
Props
| 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.
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
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
- Theming hooks
Accessibility
- 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-slotattribute for styling and scripting hooks. - Focus-visible rings use the
ringtoken, 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 underdir="rtl"— flip the preview to RTL to confirm. - Dark mode uses the same semantic tokens under the
darkclass; high contrast follows forced-color system tokens.
Livewire
Add a stable wire:key when Livewire can reorder this interactive component.
<div wire:key="accordion-{{ $record->id }}">
<x-ui.accordion class="w-full max-w-md">
<x-ui.accordion.item value="item-1">
<x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it accessible?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
<x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes. It follows the WAI-ARIA disclosure pattern with aria-expanded and full keyboard support.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
</x-ui.accordion.item>
<x-ui.accordion.item value="item-2">
<x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Is it animated?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
<x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Yes, with a reduced-motion-safe transition. Motion is skipped when the user prefers reduced motion.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
</x-ui.accordion.item>
<x-ui.accordion.item value="item-3">
<x-ui.accordion.trigger>{{ __('Can multiple panels open?') }}</x-ui.accordion.trigger>
<x-ui.accordion.content>{{ __('Pass :multiple="true" to the accordion root to allow several panels open at once.') }}</x-ui.accordion.content>
</x-ui.accordion.item>
</x-ui.accordion>
</div>
Validation
Validation support: native. Keep the error message connected with aria-describedby.
<form wire:submit="save" class="space-y-2">
<brok:accordion
wire:model="value"
:aria-invalid="$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.
@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>
@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>
@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>
@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">
{{ $slot }}
</div>
</div>
</div>
/**
* Accordion behavior (spec §19 behavior layer).
*
* Open state is held on the root component so a single accordion can run in
* "single" or "multiple" mode. Items only carry their own value, which keeps
* nested accordions and multiple instances on a page independent.
*
* Self-registers on `alpine:init` so import order does not matter — import this
* file once from your bundle (e.g. resources/js/ui/index.js).
*/
document.addEventListener('alpine:init', () => {
window.Alpine.data('uiAccordion', (config = {}) => ({
multiple: config.multiple ?? false,
open: config.default != null ? [config.default] : [],
isOpen(value) {
return this.open.includes(value);
},
toggle(value) {
if (this.isOpen(value)) {
this.open = this.open.filter((v) => v !== value);
} else {
this.open = this.multiple ? [...this.open, value] : [value];
}
},
/** Values of every (enabled) item, read straight off the triggers. */
allValues() {
return Array.from(
this.$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