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WCAG Audit Patterns

Comprehensive guide to auditing web content against WCAG 2.2 guidelines with actionable remediation strategies.

Use this skill when

  • Conducting accessibility audits
  • Fixing WCAG violations
  • Implementing accessible components
  • Preparing for accessibility lawsuits
  • Meeting ADA/Section 508 requirements
  • Achieving VPAT compliance

Do not use this skill when

  • You need legal advice or formal certification
  • You only want a quick automated scan without manual verification
  • You cannot access the UI or source for remediation work

Instructions

  1. Run automated scans (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE) to collect initial findings.
  2. Perform manual checks (keyboard navigation, focus order, screen reader flows).
  3. Map each issue to a WCAG criterion, severity, and remediation guidance.
  4. Re-test after fixes and document residual risk and compliance status.

Refer to resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns, checklists, and templates.

Safety

  • Avoid claiming legal compliance without expert review.
  • Keep evidence of test steps and results for audit trails.

Resources

  • resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns, checklists, and templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wcag-audit-patterns?

wcag-audit-patterns is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. Conduct WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits with automated testing, manual verification, and remediation guidance. Use when auditing websites for accessibility, fixing WCAG violations, or implementing accessible design patterns. It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.

How do I install the wcag-audit-patterns skill in Cursor or Windsurf?

To install the wcag-audit-patterns skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @wcag-audit-patterns in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.

Is wcag-audit-patterns free to download?

Yes, the wcag-audit-patterns AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.

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wcag-audit-patterns

Conduct WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits with automated testing, manual verification, and remediation guidance. Use when auditing websites for accessibility, fixing WCAG violations, or implementing accessible design patterns.

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IDE Invocation

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Platform

IDE Native

Price

Free Download

Setup Instructions

Cursor & Windsurf

  1. Download the zip file above.
  2. Extract to .cursor/skills
  3. Type @wcag-audit-patterns in editor chat.

Copilot & ChatGPT

Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.

"Adding this wcag-audit-patterns persona to my Cursor workspace completely changed the quality of code my AI generates. Saves me hours every week."

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