What's New

🚀 Introducing axe Assistant for Slack v1.0

Your AI-Powered Accessibility Consultant in Slack.

We’re excited to launch axe Assistant for Slack v1.0, bringing real-time accessibility guidance directly into your workspace. It’s like having an expert consultant on hand—ready to assist with WCAG compliance, code linting, and image-based alt text recommendations.

💡 Why We Built This

Accessibility shouldn't mean digging through documentation or waiting for answers. Powered by Deque University and Deque Product Docs, axe Assistant helps you: ✅ Get instant answers to accessibility questions
✅ Analyze code and images for accessibility issues
✅ Receive actionable remediation guidance
✅ Collaborate with teammates in-channel

🌟 Key Features

Here’s how axe Assistant enhances accessibility in Slack:

1. 🏗️ Context-Aware Guidance
   • Ask questions in private chats or team channels.
   • Get tailored responses with relevant resources.
   • Example: “What are the WCAG requirements for accessible forms?”
2. 💬 Collaborative Conversations
   • Mention @axeAssistant to start a thread.
   • Anyone can engage, and the assistant retains thread context.
   • Example: “How do I fix this React form label issue?”
3. 🖼️ Image Alt Text Suggestions
   • Share a screenshot, and axe Assistant suggests alt text based on context.
   • Example: “Can you suggest alt text for this dashboard?”
4. 💻 Code Linting and Remediation
   • Paste code snippets for linting via axe Linter with actionable suggestions.
   • Example: “Can you check this HTML for accessibility issues?”
5. 📚 Instant Knowledge Access
   • Get answers sourced from Deque University and Product Docs.
   • Example: “How do I test mobile accessibility with axe DevTools?”

🤔 What Can You Ask?

axe Assistant handles a wide range of queries:

• Accessibility Fundamentals: “What’s the difference between WCAG 2.1 and 2.2?”
• Best Practices: “How do I make a modal dialog accessible?”
• Testing: “What’s the best way to test for keyboard accessibility?”
• Product Guidance: “How do I integrate axe DevTools into my CI/CD pipeline?”
• Training: “What courses are available for developers?”

🚀 Getting Started

1. Invite @axeAssistant to your channel.
2. Start a private chat or mention @axeAssistant in a thread.
3. Share questions, code, or images for instant feedback.

💬 Tip: The assistant only sees the thread it’s tagged in, ensuring privacy and focus.