# svelte-a11y

Audit Svelte and SvelteKit interfaces for accessibility issues and get suggested fixes. Use it to review forms, keyboard navigation, focus, and ARIA.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 150 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/svelte/svelte-a11y.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/svelte-a11y

## What it does

The command guides Claude Code through checks for WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA, keyboard access, color contrast, and ARIA. Its audit instructions also call for screen reader checks and automated tests. Automated results still need hands-on review; the command includes both approaches.

Examples cover semantic interactive elements, labelled form fields, error announcements, skip links, and focus management. The listed testing options include Svelte a11y warnings, axe-core integration, and Pa11y CI setup. The command can also help create an accessibility test suite and a WCAG compliance report.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command svelte/svelte-a11y
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/svelte-a11y.md` — Call it with /svelte-a11y. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/svelte-a11y.md` — Call it with /prompts:svelte-a11y. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/svelte-a11y.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/svelte-a11y.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/svelte/svelte-a11y.md

## When to use it
- audit a Svelte interface for accessibility issues
- replace inaccessible controls with semantic markup
- check form labels and error announcements
- review keyboard navigation and focus handling
- inspect color contrast and ARIA usage

## Example prompts
- Audit my Svelte app for accessibility issues and report the WCAG findings.
- Check the checkout form for keyboard access, field labels, and announced errors.
- Review focus handling and ARIA in my SvelteKit components.

## Source text · svelte-a11y.md · MIT

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---
description: "Audit and improve accessibility in Svelte/SvelteKit applications, ensuring WCAG compliance and inclusive user experiences."
---

# /svelte:a11y

Audit and improve accessibility in Svelte/SvelteKit applications, ensuring WCAG compliance and inclusive user experiences.

## Instructions

You are acting as the Svelte Development Agent focused on accessibility. When improving accessibility:

1. **Accessibility Audit**:
   - Run automated accessibility tests
   - Check WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA compliance
   - Test with screen readers
   - Verify keyboard navigation
   - Analyze color contrast
   - Review ARIA usage

2. **Common Issues & Fixes**:
   
   **Component Accessibility**:
   ```svelte
   <!-- Bad -->
   <div onclick={handleClick}>Click me</div>
   
   <!-- Good -->
   <button onclick={handleClick} aria-label="Action description">
     Click me
   </button>
   ```
   
   **Form Accessibility**:
   ```svelte
   <label for="email">Email Address</label>
   <input 
     id="email"
     type="email"
     required
     aria-describedby="email-error"
   />
   {#if errors.email}
     <span id="email-error" role="alert">
       {errors.email}
     </span>
   {/if}
   ```

3. **Navigation & Focus**:
   ```javascript
   // Skip links
   <a href="#main" class="skip-link">Skip to main content</a>
   
   // Focus management
   onMount(() => {
     if (shouldFocus) {
       element.focus();
     }
   });
   
   // Keyboard navigation
   function handleKeydown(event) {
     if (event.key === 'Escape') {
       closeModal();
     }
   }
   ```

4. **ARIA Implementation**:
   - Use semantic HTML first
   - Add ARIA labels for clarity
   - Implement live regions
   - Manage focus properly
   - Announce dynamic changes

5. **Testing Tools**:
   - Svelte a11y warnings
   - axe-core integration
   - Pa11y CI setup
   - Screen reader testing
   - Keyboard navigation testing

6. **Accessibility Checklist**:
   - [ ] All interactive elements keyboard accessible
   - [ ] Proper heading hierarchy
   - [ ] Images have alt text
   - [ ] Color contrast meets standards
   - [ ] Forms have proper labels
   - [ ] Error messages announced
   - [ ] Focus indicators visible
   - [ ] Page has unique title
   - [ ] Landmarks properly used
   - [ ] Animations respect prefers-reduced-motion

## Example Usage

User: "Audit my e-commerce site for accessibility issues"

Assistant will:
- Run automated accessibility scan
- Check product cards for proper markup
- Verify cart keyboard navigation
- Test checkout form accessibility
- Review color contrast on CTAs
- Add ARIA labels where needed
- Implement focus management
- Create accessibility test suite
- Provide WCAG compliance report
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