A web browser extension for checking accessibility issues

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IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker Extension

The IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker is an open source tool for web developers and auditors that utilizes IBM's accessibility rule engine, which detects accessibility issues for web pages and web applications. The extension integrates into the browser development tools, providing an integrated checking experience, helping users quickly identify the source of accessibility issues and try fixes.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension file

Select and download the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Filipe Barroso (ID: 0000008dfc3f63f2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/22/2022 Love this tool. It's the first thing I use when evaluating a web application to see how accessible it is. It will not only identify the violations & highlight them in the DOM, but will also provide fix suggestions as well as links on where to learn more.

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Bruney Castañeda (BrUn3y) (ID: 00000079064624ed) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/31/2022 With the last update in May 2022, doesn’t work form for chrome, I trying to do some scans but is impossible

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Edoardo Gornati (ID: 0000006f4f16e7cc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/18/2022 Great Tool, very precise. I only have a problem regarding the excel report. With these settings (last deployment / WCAG 2.1) it often happens that the % elements without violations is lower than the % elements without violations or items to review. I would like to understand how to analyze this data. Is this a bug or does it refer to different parameters? which of the two is more reliable for my settings? Many Thanks

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Leoni (ID: 000000adb0d16546) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/13/2020 Looks and works better than DAP (previous tool). The guidelines and recommendations are very straightforward. I only had some trouble to find out that there are actually two different tabs for this tool: one inside chrome elements tab and another standalone tab.