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website-accessibility-check

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Run a focused accessibility pass for website changes (WCAG 2.1 AA-oriented).

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How to use this skill

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/oocx/tfplan2md/blob/HEAD/.github/skills/website-accessibility-check/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/website-accessibility-check/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Skill Instructions

Purpose

Provide a focused, repeatable accessibility checklist for changes to Eleventy-authored website pages and shared UI building blocks.

Hard Rules

Must

  • For any changed page/component, confirm semantic structure and a sensible heading hierarchy.
  • Ensure interactive elements are keyboard reachable and have visible focus.
  • Ensure images/icons that convey meaning have appropriate alt text (decorative images should not add noise).
  • Ensure links have descriptive text (avoid “click here”).
  • For any forms/inputs, ensure there are labels (or equivalent accessible names).
  • Run scripts/website-verify.sh --all and fix failures before claiming done.
  • When shared authored sources change (_includes, _data, styles, site-assets, or examples), validate at least one representative consuming page in the rendered website/dist/ output.

Must Not

  • Do not claim “done” if basic keyboard navigation is broken.
  • Do not introduce new UI patterns without considering accessibility impact.

Quick Checklist (per changed page)

  • Structure: one clear h1, no heading level jumps where avoidable
  • Landmarks: use semantic elements (header, nav, main, footer) where appropriate
  • Keyboard: tab order is logical; focus is visible; no traps
  • Images: meaningful images have alt; decorative images don’t distract screen readers
  • Links: text is descriptive and unique enough in context
  • Color/contrast: avoid low-contrast text and “color-only” meaning

Suggested Workflow (VS Code)

  1. Open the changed page via the VS Code preview server (http://127.0.0.1:3000/website/dist/), then use the browser/* tools or the website-devtools skill to inspect DOM, focus order, and console state.
  2. Use keyboard only (Tab/Shift+Tab/Enter/Space) to navigate key flows.
  3. Spot-check headings and landmark structure in the DOM.
  4. If shared components or layouts changed, repeat the checks on multiple pages that use them.
  5. If available, use the website-devtools skill to validate focus states, responsive behavior, and console errors.