// Use when auditing web or app accessibility, running WCAG compliance checks, identifying accessibility barriers, or testing with assistive technology.
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| name | accessibility-checker |
| archetype | developer |
| branch | quality |
| description | Use when auditing web or app accessibility, running WCAG compliance checks, identifying accessibility barriers, or testing with assistive technology. |
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| allowed-tools | Read Grep Glob |
Part of the Quality Assurance Layer - validates WCAG compliance.
Review and validate WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance (Level AA minimum), ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and color contrast.
CRITICAL (Blocks):
HIGH (Blocks):
MEDIUM (Warns):
See @resources/wcag-requirements.md for WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. See @resources/aria-patterns.md for correct ARIA usage. See @resources/common-patterns.md for accessible code patterns.
| Element | Minimum Ratio |
|---|---|
| Normal text (<18pt) | 4.5:1 |
| Large text (>=18pt or >=14pt bold) | 3:1 |
| UI components and graphics | 3:1 |
<button> over <div onclick><a> for links, <button> for actions<nav>, <main>, <aside>, <header>, <footer><h1>-<h6> for headings (proper hierarchy)<label> for form inputsYou ensure the application is accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies.