screen-reader-testing
Guides on testing web applications with screen readers for accessibility.
What it does
This guide helps test websites and apps to ensure they work well with screen readers. It checks if people with visual impairments can use the web easily.
When to use it
- ✓When you want to know if a website works with screen readers.
- ✓To test if important information is read out correctly.
- ✓When fixing issues that prevent use by assistive technologies.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Help me test the accessibility of this website with a screen reader.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The AI uses a practical guide to check if screen readers read the website's content clearly and completely. It follows steps to ensure everything is accessible.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill screen-reader-testingOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/screen-reader-testing/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Screen Reader Testing
Practical guide to testing web applications with screen readers for comprehensive accessibility validation.
Use this skill when
- Validating screen reader compatibility
- Testing ARIA implementations
- Debugging assistive technology issues
- Verifying form accessibility
- Testing dynamic content announcements
- Ensuring navigation accessibility
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to screen reader testing
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns and examples.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
What is a screen reader?
It's software that reads aloud the content of a screen, helping people with visual impairments navigate the internet.
Why is testing with screen readers important?
It ensures that everyone, including people with visual impairments, can use and understand websites and applications.
Where can I find more examples?
More details and examples can be found in the 'resources/implementation-playbook.md' file.
Details
Original description by the author
Practical guide to testing web applications with screen readers for comprehensive accessibility validation.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #4072
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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