The easiest accessibility (a11y) checker for VSCode

In plain words

This VSCode extension provides accessibility checking directly within the code editor. It helps developers identify and fix accessibility issues in their projects without leaving their workspace. The tool is designed for developers who want to ensure their code meets accessibility standards as they work, making compliance checks a routine part of the development process rather than an afterthought.

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A Visual Studio Code extension for running accessibility audits using be-a11y . This extension allows you to analyze your project or a remote website for accessibility issues directly from VSCode. Results are presented in a convenient way and can be saved for further review. git clone https://github.com/be-lenka/vscode-be-a11y.git cd vscode-be-a11y 3. Install Dependencies npm install 4. Compile the Extension npm run compile 5. Launch the Extension Open the folder in VSCode: code . Press F5 to open a new Extension Development Host window. The "be-a11y" icon will appear in the Activity Bar (on the left side). Usage Running an Audit Set Target In the be-a11y Activity Bar panel, select: Set…from github.com

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