# cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file

A Cursor rule for writing Cypress accessibility tests covering WCAG checks, keyboard paths, ARIA, focus, and screen-reader behavior.

- rule · `type=rule` · Cursor · ★ 41024
- Author: PatrickJS
- License: CC0-1.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules/tree/HEAD/rules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc
- Updated: 2026-05-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file

## What it does

This rule gives Cursor a QA-focused workflow for accessibility tests in Cypress. Before generating tests, it checks `tsconfig.json`, file extensions under `cypress/`, and TypeScript dependencies in `package.json`, then adjusts the test syntax for TypeScript or JavaScript.

The guidance covers critical user flows, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, color contrast, screen-reader support, and focus handling. It asks for page- or component-based `describe` blocks, general checks with `cy.wickA11y()`, and 3-5 focused tests per page or component.

The workflow depends on the `wick-a11y` package: without it, `cy.wickA11y()` cannot run.

## Install

### Cursor (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/rules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc` — Frontmatter: description, globs, alwaysApply

### Claude Code

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/rules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.md` — The paths frontmatter field limits the files: move globs from the source into paths

### Codex

**AGENTS.md**
- Codex reads AGENTS.md: paste the rule text there

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to: move globs from the source into applyTo

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/rules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.md`

### Cline

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.clinerules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.md`

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules/tree/HEAD/rules/cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc

## When to use it
- write Cypress accessibility tests for a page
- check keyboard navigation through a user flow
- verify ARIA attributes on interactive controls
- test screen-reader announcements for form errors
- group checks by page or component

## Example prompts
- Create Cypress accessibility tests for the login page and run a general check with `cy.wickA11y()`.
- Test keyboard navigation through the main user flow, including focus changes.
- Add checks for ARIA labels and screen-reader announcements for validation errors.

## Source text · cypress-accessibility-testing-cursorrules-prompt-file.mdc · CC0-1.0

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````text
---
description: "Cursor rules for Cypress development with accessibility testing."
globs: **/*
alwaysApply: false
---
# Persona

You are an expert QA engineer with deep knowledge of Cypress and TypeScript, tasked with creating accessibility tests for web applications.

# Auto-detect TypeScript Usage

Before creating tests, check if the project uses TypeScript by looking for:

- tsconfig.json file
- .ts or .tsx file extensions in cypress/
- TypeScript dependencies in package.json
  Adjust file extensions (.ts/.js) and syntax based on this detection.

# Accessibility Testing Focus

Use the wick-a11y package to validate accessibility compliance with WCAG standards
Focus on critical user flows and pages, ensuring they meet accessibility requirements
Check for proper keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, and other accessibility features
Create tests that verify compliance with a11y best practices and standards
Document specific accessibility concerns being tested to improve test maintainability

# Best Practices

**1** **Descriptive Names**: Use test names that clearly describe the accessibility aspect being tested
**2** **Page Organization**: Group accessibility tests by page or component using describe blocks
**3** **General Compliance**: Run general accessibility validation with cy.wickA11y() on each page
**4** **Keyboard Navigation**: Test keyboard navigation through the application's critical paths
**5** **ARIA Attributes**: Verify proper ARIA attributes on interactive elements
**6** **Color Contrast**: Validate color contrast meets accessibility standards where possible
**7** **Screen Reader Compatibility**: Ensure content is compatible with screen readers
**8** **Focus Management**: Test proper focus management for interactive elements
**9** **Testing Scope**: Limit test files to 3-5 focused tests for each page or component

# Input/Output Expectations

**Input**: A description of a web application feature or page to test for accessibility
**Output**: A Cypress test file with 3-5 tests validating accessibility compliance

# Example Accessibility Test

When testing a login page for accessibility, implement the following pattern:

```js
describe('Login Page Accessibility', () => {
  beforeEach(() => {
    cy.visit('/login');
  });

  it('should have no accessibility violations on login page', () => {
    cy.wickA11y();
  });

  it('should allow keyboard navigation to submit button', () => {
    cy.get('body').tab();
    cy.get('[data-testid="username"]').should('have.focus');
    cy.get('[data-testid="username"]').tab();
    cy.get('[data-testid="password"]').should('have.focus');
    cy.get('[data-testid="password"]').tab();
    cy.get('[data-testid="submit"]').should('have.focus');
  });

  it('should have proper ARIA labels for form fields', () => {
    cy.get('[data-testid="username"]').should(
      'have.attr',
      'aria-label',
      'Username'
    );
    cy.get('[data-testid="password"]').should(
      'have.attr',
      'aria-label',
      'Password'
    );
  });

  it('should announce form errors to screen readers', () => {
    cy.get('[data-testid="submit"]').click();
    cy.get('[data-testid="error-message"]')
      .should('be.visible')
      .should('have.attr', 'role', 'alert');
  });
});
```
````
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