Accessibility skill

Author: NicoletaComan

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+---
+name: docs-accessibility
+description: Analyzes a single documentation page and generates suggestions for writing with accessibility in mind, without making any edits. Use when you want to assess whether a page is compliant with accessibility guidelines.
+user-invocable: true
+disable-model-invocation: false
+---
+
+Analyze the open page(s) and identify any accessibility guideline breaches. Follow the [Google developer documentation style guide](https://developers.google.com/style/accessibility) on writing accessible documentation.    
+Do not make changes automatically. Instead, list out all suggestions first.
+
+## Comprehensive Accessibility Checklist
+
+Systematically check the documentation page for the following accessibility issues:
+
+### Directional Language
+
+Search for and flag all instances of directional or spatial references:
+
+* Vertical directions – above, below, over, under, top, bottom
+* Horizontal directions – left, right, beside, next to
+* Visual verbs – see, look, watch, view, visualize, observe
+* Pointing language – here, there, this one, that one (without clear antecedent)
+
+Screen reader users navigate non-linearly; content reflows on different devices; users with cognitive differences may process spatial information differently.
+
+**Acceptable alternatives**:
+
+* Use section names – "in the Widget Types section"
+* Use demonstratives with clear antecedent – "this example", "these properties"
+* Use descriptive references – "in the Toggle example", "in the JSON structure"
+* Use specific labels – "the first code block", "Example 1"
+
+### Image Alt Text
+
+For every image (figure shortcode):
+
+* Check presence – Does it have alt text?
+* Check quality – Does the alt text describe what the image shows, not just where it is or what it's called?
+
+Bad example: `alt="Toggle property in Studio Pro"` (locational only)    
+Good example: `alt="Screenshot showing a toggle checkbox labeled 'My Toggle Property' with descriptive text below it in the Studio Pro properties panel"` (descriptive)
+
+For decorative images, ensure `alt=""` is used (empty, not omitted).
+
+### Link Text Quality
+
+* Avoid "click here", "read more", "this link", "here".
+* Ensure link text makes sense out of context.
+* Check if link text describes the destination or action.
+* Flag links embedded in parenthetical phrases that reduce discoverability.
+
+### Code Examples Context
+
+* Check if code blocks have sufficient introduction. This ensures screen reader users understand what the code demonstrates before encountering it.
+* Flag bare "Here is an example" without specific context.
+* Check if code comments explain non-obvious syntax (like ellipsis notation).
+
+### Ableist or Exclusionary Language
+
+* Avoid "simply", "just", "easy", "obvious", "clearly" (minimizes difficulty).
+* Avoid "normal user", "regular workflow" (implies some users are abnormal).
+* Avoid assumptions about physical ability (standing, walking, seeing, hearing).
+* Check for gender-neutral language.
+
+### Structural Accessibility
+
+* Verify heading hierarchy (no skipped levels).
+* Check if lists are properly formatted.
+* Ensure tables have appropriate headers.
+* Verify alert boxes are used appropriately for important information.
+
+### Content Clarity
+
+* Check for sufficient context before technical terms.
+* Verify acronyms are defined on first use.
+* Ensure instructions can be followed without visual cues alone.
+* Flag time-based language without specific dates ("recently", "soon", "upcoming").
+
+### Keyboard and Interaction Patterns
+
+* Check if keyboard shortcuts use proper `<kbd>` tags.
+* Ensure interactive instructions don't assume mouse usage.
+* Verify multi-step procedures are numbered clearly.
+
+## Output Format
+
+For each issue found, display the following:
+
+1. Line number and quote of problematic text
+2. Issue type from the previous checklist
+3. Specific problem explanation
+4. Suggested fix with concrete alternative wording
+
+Group findings by priority: High, Medium, Low.
+
+Also list positive accessibility features already present in the document.