axe DevTools

axe DevTools is a suite of digital accessibility testing tools designed specifically for developers. According to the vendor, it aims to automate accessibility testing, identify and address accessibility issues, and ensure adherence to accessibility standards. The product caters to small, medium, and large companies and is utilized by web development teams, test engineers, development leaders, mobile product owners, and accessibility/QA testers.

Key Features

Browser Extension: According to the vendor, the browser extension allows web developers to conveniently test web applications directly from their browser without the need for additional setup. It offers immediate testing capabilities, AI-powered features for efficient issue identification, and the ability to export, save, and share testing results.

Complete HTML Toolkit: The vendor states that the Complete HTML Toolkit integrates seamlessly into the existing testing process, expanding the functionality of the browser extension. It provides a no-code automated testing feature and facilitates coordinated and scalable testing across CI/CD.

Mobile Accessibility Testing: According to the vendor, axe DevTools offers extensive coverage for mobile accessibility testing, delivering quick scan results. It supports various technologies, including native Android or iOS, React Native, and other cross-platform technologies, without requiring SDK or code access.

Human-Centric AI: The vendor claims that axe DevTools utilizes computer vision technology designed to prioritize human perspectives. It enables faster identification of accessibility defects compared to other tools, providing accurate and reliable results based on globally-accepted standards. The vendor also emphasizes its higher automation capabilities and reduced false positives.

Integrate Immediately: According to the vendor, axe DevTools seamlessly integrates into the development process from the first scan. It supports integration with various testing frameworks and scripting languages, enabling automated accessibility testing in Playwright with just two lines of code. The product is compatible with diverse development environments, coding languages, CI/CD tools, and automated testing networks.

Customizable Rulesets and Tags: The vendor highlights axe DevTools' flexibility in narrowing the testing scope and managing the process effectively. Users can focus their efforts by excluding specific rules or views and create custom mobile accessibility rules for testing. The product also provides the option to tag scans and view code hierarchy for enhanced issue context.

Powerful Automated Testing: According to the vendor, axe DevTools reduces manual work through intelligent automation features. Users can customize rulesets, leverage advanced AI capabilities, and benefit from machine learning to streamline accurate testing. The product also offers Intelligent Guided Tests (IGTs) for expert-level testing, eliminating the need for extensive accessibility expertise. It supports automation for both web and mobile accessibility testing.

Remediation Advice and Code Samples: The vendor provides detailed explanations of accessibility issues and offers code samples for efficient remediation. The recommended solutions are designed to be easily understood and implemented, even without specialized accessibility expertise. This feature aims to assist developers and testers in promptly resolving accessibility issues.

Collaborate and Manage with Shareable Results: According to the vendor, axe DevTools provides a centralized dashboard for the entire team to access actionable results. The product offers clear annotation and exportable reports, facilitating collaboration among team members. Users can effortlessly share results and issue details in any ticketing system and conduct in-depth analysis by drilling down into specific issues.

GitHub Actions Integration: The vendor states that axe DevTools seamlessly integrates with GitHub, allowing it to scan and block bad code in pull requests. It provides remediation instructions directly in the pull request, streamlining the process of addressing accessibility issues for developers and reviewers.