Show HN: The easiest accessibility (a11y) checker for VSCode
9 months ago
- #vscode-extension
- #web-development
- #accessibility
- Visual Studio Code extension for accessibility audits using be-a11y.
- Analyze local projects or remote websites for accessibility issues.
- View results directly in VSCode and save reports for review.
- Run audits via Activity Bar panel or Command Palette.
- Installation involves cloning the repo, npm install, and compiling.
- Access the extension via the be-a11y icon in the Activity Bar.
- Set target (URL or Local project) before running an audit.
- Audit results open in a new editor tab.
- Save reports using the 'Save last accessibility report' option.
- Commands available via Command Palette: beA11y: Set target, Run audit, Save report.
- Source code located in src/ directory with extension.ts as entry point.
- Build and package extension using npm run build and npx vsce package.
- Troubleshooting tips for missing library or panel issues.
- Licensed under MIT.