Accessibility Code Checker

Today we’re launching the Accessibility Code Checker, designed to enable development teams to integrate accessibility testing directly into their coding workflows. This innovative tool enhances efficiency and ensures compliance from the outset by embedding accessibility checks into popular browser test frameworks. The Accessibility Code Checker includes key features such as Comprehensive Reporting and Historical Tracking, AI Remediation Suggestions, Integrated Shift-Left Testing, and CI/CD Gatekeeping.

Development teams often face fragmented and time-consuming accessibility testing processes that delay project timelines and increase costs. Our Accessibility Code Checker addresses these challenges by embedding accessibility testing directly into the development workflow, allowing teams to focus on building accessible, high-quality applications from the very beginning.

Here’s the value we’re bringing to the market today:

Comprehensive Reporting and Historical Tracking – actionable insights and continuous monitoring. The Accessibility Code Checker generates detailed Page Reports with AI-suggested fixes and stores historical data in a centralized dashboard within the Siteimprove platform. These reports provide visual representations of web pages where issues are highlighted and explained, complete with code examples and AI-driven remediation suggestions. The historical dashboard facilitates continuous monitoring and trend analysis, enabling teams to track accessibility improvements over time and demonstrate compliance to stakeholders.

AI Remediation Suggestions — automate common accessibility fixes. Utilize AI-driven suggestions to automatically fix common accessibility issues, enhancing code quality and reducing manual effort. This feature accelerates the resolution of accessibility barriers, ensuring that web applications remain compliant and inclusive.

Integrated Shift-Left Testing — embed accessibility testing directly into development workflows. Embed accessibility testing directly into development environments and CI/CD pipelines using popular test frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer, and Selenium. This early integration allows frontend developers and QA testers to identify and resolve accessibility issues during the coding process, reducing post-deployment costs and ensuring compliance from the outset.

CI/CD Gatekeeping — enforce accessibility standards. Configure rules to block inaccessible code from being merged or deployed based on compliance levels (e.g., WCAG 2.1). This gatekeeping ensures that only accessible code progresses through the development pipeline, maintaining high accessibility standards across all projects.

Support for Popular Test Frameworks — seamless compatibility with leading testing tools. Fully compatible with leading test frameworks including Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer, and Selenium, the Accessibility Code Checker seamlessly fits into existing development workflows. This broad compatibility ensures that teams can adopt the tool without the need for additional software, making it a versatile addition to any development environment.

Why It Matters

Previously, developers relied on browser extensions and manual testing, which often delayed identifying accessibility barriers until post-deployment. This fragmented process increased costs and led to inconsistent compliance. By shifting accessibility testing left, the Accessibility Code Checker ensures compliance is built into every step of development, delivering more efficient workflows and consistently accessible web applications.

To learn more about this release, visit our Accessibility Code Checker.