Axe-Core Rules Reference Skill

Canonical source: examples/AXE_RULES_REFERENCE.md in mgifford/ACCESSIBILITY.md This skill is derived from that file. When in doubt, the example is authoritative.

Apply these rules when writing, reviewing, or debugging axe-core scans.

Core Principle

Axe-core catches ~30–40 % of WCAG issues automatically. It is the baseline, not the ceiling. Always pair automated scanning with manual keyboard and screen reader testing.

Key tags to include in scans: