web-severity-scoring

Calculate accessibility severity scores and track remediation progress.

Updated Jan 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryan0122/a11ypros --skill web-severity-scoring-ryan0122
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Skill: web-severity-scoring
Source: https://github.com/ryan0122/a11ypros/tree/main/.github/skills/web-severity-scoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryan0122/a11ypros --skill web-severity-scoring-ryan0122

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized and objective method for assessing the severity of web accessibility issues, assigning grades, and tracking remediation progress.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Severity Scoring: Calculates a numerical score (0-100) and letter grade (A-F) for web pages based on identified accessibility issues.
  • Confidence Levels: Assigns confidence scores to findings to differentiate between confirmed issues and potential ones.
  • Scorecard Generation: Creates single-page and multi-page scorecards for clear reporting.
  • Remediation Tracking: Classifies changes in issues over time (Fixed, New, Persistent, Regressed) and provides progress metrics.
  • Use Case: A development team can use this Skill after an accessibility audit to quantify the impact of issues, prioritize fixes, and demonstrate improvement over time.

Quick Start

Use the web-severity-scoring skill to calculate the accessibility score for the provided page URL.

Frequently Asked Questions about web-severity-scoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I calculate a web accessibility score for my page?

Web accessibility scoring calculates a numerical score from 0 to 100 and assigns an A-F grade based on identified issues. Providing a page URL generates a scorecard that quantifies accessibility for objective reporting.

What is the best way to track WCAG remediation progress over time?

Tracking WCAG remediation progress involves classifying issue changes over time as Fixed, New, Persistent, or Regressed. This method provides progress metrics to monitor remediation efforts and demonstrate improvement across audits.

How does an accessibility severity scorecard work?

An accessibility severity scorecard works by evaluating identified issues and assigning confidence levels to differentiate confirmed findings from potential ones. It generates single-page and multi-page reports for clear comparative analysis.

Can I generate a multi-page accessibility scorecard for an entire site audit?

Yes, you can generate a multi-page accessibility scorecard for an entire site audit. The scoring mechanism creates comparative scorecards for multiple pages, providing clear reporting on overall web accessibility status.

How do I prioritize web accessibility fixes during development?

To prioritize web accessibility fixes, use severity scoring to quantify the impact of identified issues. Assigning confidence levels and grades helps development teams determine which confirmed issues require immediate remediation.

Does web severity scoring require specific accessibility testing tools to run?

Web severity scoring does not require specific accessibility testing tools to run. It operates independently to calculate scores, compute grades, and track remediation progress based on the provided page URL.