Accessibility DevTools

Overview of Accessibility DevTools for developers

Accessibility DevTools is a developer-focused solution designed to help you build accessible software directly from your IDE. With seamless integration into Visual Studio Code, you can run accessibility scans on static code as you develop websites, ensuring issues are caught early and remediated efficiently.

Key features

• In-IDE accessibility scans: Instantly scan your code for accessibility issues within VS Code, without leaving your development environment.
• Copilot integration: Get AI-powered suggestions and remediation for detected issues, streamlining the process of making your code accessible.
• Linting: Enforce accessibility best practices with built-in linting tools that highlight potential issues as you code.
• Developer workflow integration: Designed to fit naturally into your existing development workflow, making accessibility a core part of your process.
• Command Line Interface: Enforce accessibility checks in your Git pre-commit hooks and CI/CD builds.

How it works

1. Install the VS Code extension: Add the Accessibility DevTools extension to your VS Code IDE.
2. Scan your code: Run accessibility scans on your static codebase as you develop.
3. Review results: View issue details and guidance on how to fix them.
4. Remediate issues: Use Copilot to get accessible code suggestions and apply fixes.

Benefits of Accessibility DevTools

• Shift left accessibility: Catch and fix issues early in the development lifecycle.
• AI-powered remediation: Leverage Copilot to automate and accelerate accessibility fixes.
• Comprehensive testing: Ensure your software is accessible to all users, meets compliance standards, and improves user experience.

Accessibility DevTools empowers developers to create inclusive software efficiently, making accessibility an integral part of modern development workflows.

Next steps

Learn how to install the VS Code extension