Markdown Accessibility

Audit markdown documentation for WCAG accessibility compliance and generate a report.

387|42|Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Community-Access/accessibility-agents --skill markdown-accessibility-community-access
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Skill: Markdown Accessibility
Source: https://github.com/Community-Access/accessibility-agents/tree/main/.gemini/extensions/a11y-agents/skills/markdown-a11y-assistant
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Community-Access/accessibility-agents --skill markdown-accessibility-community-access

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the tedious and error-prone process of auditing markdown documentation for accessibility compliance, ensuring content is usable by everyone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Audits: Checks for descriptive links, alt text, heading hierarchy, table accessibility, emoji usage, diagram alternatives, em-dash normalization, and anchor link validation.
  • Guided Workflow: Interactively guides users through scope, fix modes, and specific accessibility preferences.
  • Automated & Manual Fixes: Orchestrates sub-agents to apply safe fixes automatically and flags complex issues for user review.
  • Detailed Reporting: Generates a MARKDOWN-ACCESSIBILITY-AUDIT.md report with severity scores, issue breakdowns, and per-file scorecards.
  • Use Case: A technical writer needs to ensure a project's README and documentation files meet WCAG AA standards before release. This Skill performs a full audit, identifies all issues, and helps apply fixes.

Quick Start

Run a full markdown accessibility audit on all .md files in the current directory, applying safe fixes automatically and flagging the rest for review.

Frequently Asked Questions about Markdown Accessibility

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit markdown documentation for WCAG compliance?

Auditing markdown documentation for WCAG compliance involves checking alt text, heading hierarchy, descriptive links, and table accessibility. This Skill automates that scan across all .md files and generates a MARKDOWN-ACCESSIBILITY-AUDIT.md report with severity scores and per-file scorecards.

What is included in a markdown accessibility audit?

A markdown accessibility audit includes checks for descriptive links, alt text, heading hierarchy, table accessibility, emoji usage, diagram alternatives, em-dash normalization, and anchor link validation to ensure documentation is fully usable.

How do I fix markdown accessibility issues automatically?

To fix markdown accessibility issues automatically, the scanner identifies problems and applies safe fixes directly to the files, while flagging complex issues for manual review. This workflow ensures safe remediation tracked within the generated audit report.

Can I check markdown tables and diagrams for accessibility?

Yes, you can check markdown tables and diagrams for accessibility. The audit evaluates table structures and verifies that diagrams include proper alternative text, ensuring all visual content meets WCAG standards.

Does this markdown audit work for an entire project directory?

Yes, this markdown audit works for an entire project directory by scanning all .md files in the current path. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of issues and generates a per-file scorecard for the whole scope.