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How to use the Accessible Names Checker agent skill
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The Accessible Names Checker is an agent skill, a packaged set of instructions that an AI coding agent such as Claude can load and follow, for reviewing web pages and components. This guide is for front-end developers, design-system teams and anyone preparing for an accessibility audit. By the end you will know what the skill does, how to install it, how to ask for it in plain language, and what its limits are.
Accessible Names Checkerthedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist · MIT Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download the ZIP. Get the aria-labels skill ZIP from the skill's page on this site.
- 2Unzip the folder. Extract the archive so you have a folder containing SKILL.md and references/rule.md.
- 3Place it in the right location. Move the folder to ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use, or to .claude/skills/ in a project. Or upload it in the Claude apps under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
- 4Ask in plain language. Request a review, for example asking the agent to check a component's links and buttons for unclear names.
- 5Review the suggestions. Check each flagged element and prefer native HTML fixes before adding aria-label.
- 6Verify with real tools. Confirm fixes with browser accessibility tooling or a screen reader before shipping.
What the aria-labels skill makes the agent do
The skill focuses on one rule: every interactive element on a page, such as a button, link or widget, must have an accessible name that assistive technology can announce. Without a name, a control is a 'mystery meat' item that a screen reader user cannot confidently use.
When it is active, the agent reviews rendered HTML and components for controls that lack a clear name. It flags vague labels such as 'Click Here' or 'More', suggests native HTML fixes first, and then recommends descriptive text content or aria-label attributes where needed.
- Finds buttons, links and other controls with missing or unhelpful names
- Flags generic labels like 'Click Here' or 'More'
- Suggests native HTML fixes before adding ARIA
- Explains why clear labels help all users, not only people with disabilities
How to install the skill
Download the ZIP file from the skill's page on this site and unzip it. You can install it for yourself or for a single project.
For your personal setup, place the unzipped folder in ~/.claude/skills/. For one project, place it in that project's .claude/skills/ folder. If you use the Claude apps instead, open Settings, go to Capabilities, and upload the skill under Skills.
The package contains two files: SKILL.md, which holds the main instructions, and references/rule.md, which has fuller code examples and framework-specific guidance that the agent can consult.
- Personal install: ~/.claude/skills/
- Project install: .claude/skills/ inside your project
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills, then upload
How to trigger the skill with natural requests
You do not need a special command. The skill's description tells the agent to use it when you review rendered HTML, interactive components, or design-system patterns for accessible names. So ask in plain words and include the markup or component you want checked.
Good requests name the thing being reviewed and the goal. Mention the file, the component or the page, and say whether you want a review, a fix or an explanation.
- Review this navigation component for links and buttons that lack clear names.
- Check this product card markup for vague labels like 'Read more'.
- My icon-only buttons in the toolbar have no labels. Suggest fixes.
- Explain to my team why our 'More' links hurt users who rely on screen readers.
Example: an icon button and a vague link
The rule's reference file shows the pattern the skill looks for. An icon-only button needs a name that describes its action. A link should describe its destination rather than say 'Read more'.
In the reference example, a download icon button gets aria-label="Download PDF report", while a link reading 'Read more' is marked as incorrect and a link reading 'View our subscription plans' is marked as correct.
<button aria-label="Download PDF report">
<i class="icon-download"></i>
</button>
<a href="/pricing">View our subscription plans</a>Check how the skill verifies its findings
The skill's checklist asks the agent to audit controls for missing or unhelpful names, then review the markup and flag the exact elements, roles, labels, focus behaviour or keyboard interactions that break the rule. It also notes how to verify a fix with browser accessibility tooling or assistive technology.
Treat the output as a guided review. The skill works from written rules. It does not run tests with real screen readers, so confirm important fixes yourself.
- Ask the agent to name the exact element and its role
- Ask how to verify the fix in browser accessibility tools
- Test important controls with a real screen reader before release
What the skill needs and how it runs
The skill lists no requirements. It does not run scripts and does not use the network, according to its metadata. It is a set of instructions plus reference notes, so there is nothing extra to install beyond the files themselves.
Because it runs no scripts and makes no network calls, the main safety consideration is the code you share with the agent. Review any suggested changes before applying them to production code.
- Requirements: none listed
- Scripts: none
- Network access: none
What people use it for
- Reviewing a navigation bar for links that all say 'Read more' or 'More'
- Checking icon-only toolbar buttons for descriptive names
- Confirming shared design-system buttons are labelled before a component library release
- Preparing a page for an accessibility audit by catching obvious naming problems first
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the aria-labels agent skill?
Download the ZIP from the skill's page, unzip it, and place the folder in ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or in a project's .claude/skills/ folder. In the Claude apps you can instead upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
Does the aria-labels skill require anything to run?
The skill lists no requirements. It runs no scripts and uses no network, so it is made of instruction files only.
Is the Accessible Names Checker free?
The skill is published under the MIT licence. This source does not list pricing, so check the licence and terms for the platform where you run your agent.
Can this skill replace an accessibility audit?
No. The skill gives guidance from written rules and does not replace testing with real assistive technology. Use it to catch naming problems early, then test with screen readers and follow your audit process.
Why does the skill prefer native HTML over aria-label?
The skill says to check native semantics first. A native element such as a button or a link with visible text often gives a name without extra attributes, so ARIA is added only where needed.
What kinds of projects is this skill not for?
It is not for non-web projects, because the guidance is about rendered HTML and interactive web components.
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Our verdict
Use this skill if you build or review web pages and components and want quick, rule-based feedback on controls that lack clear names. Pick something else if you need certified compliance testing, or if your project is not web-based. Always confirm important fixes with real assistive technology.
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