Detect and fix accessibility issues while coding and before every commit

Shift-left accessibility workflows as you code your mobile apps. With real-time issue detection and AI-powered remediation guidance, ensure every commit and pull request meets WCAG standards.

Test while coding

Detect accessibility issues in your app codebase for Android (XML) and iOS (Swift)

Real-time alerts

Get instant feedback on app accessibility violations, powered by the Spectra™ Rule Engine

AI-powered fixes

Fix issues faster with contextual remediation suggestions, right inside your workflow

Real-time accessibility checks on your app code as you type

Powered by our advanced Spectra™ Rule Engine, Accessibility DevTools seamlessly integrates into your IDE and terminal. It lints your app code including internal component libraries for accessibility issues in real-time.

AI-powered remediation guidance directly in your IDE

With AI-IDE integration, get intelligent, mobile-specific remediation suggestions to meet WCAG conformance, directly in your workflow.

Works where you code

Seamless integration across your favorite IDEs

Prevent inaccessible code from being pushed to your repo

Scan multiple files or entire directories at once, and add accessibility as a quality check to your Git commits or CI/CD builds.

BrowserStack supports WCAG Accessibility testing for mobile apps. We can automate our testing and reporting for any number of executions. The visual scanner helps test our app UI, and after test execution, we get a detailed report highlighting the impact of each accessibility issue.

BrowserStack is one of the best tools for Mobile Accessibility Testing. No other tool in the market allows screenreader features in a virtual mobile. It has Screen Reader option for Android and iOS for both mobile and tablets.

BrowserStack gets the work done for Accessibility. We use BrowserStack for some regression testing on the company

Frequently Asked Questions

What are BrowserStack Accessibility DevTools and how do they work?

BrowserStack Accessibility DevTools let developers detect and fix web accessibility issues in real time — as you code. It uses the Spectra™ Rule Engine to lint your code, analyze rendered DOM states, and alert you to WCAG violations before committing changes.

How does real-time scanning benefit my development workflow?

Real-time scanning flags accessibility issues immediately (in your IDE or terminal), which helps you address them during development rather than after. This “shift-left” approach reduces rework and integrates accessibility checks into your CI/CD pipeline.

What types of accessibility issues can these DevTools detect?

They can catch common issues like missing alt text, color contrast failures, heading order problems, and more. Right now DevTools Linter covers 15 WCAG 2.2 AA SCs with more planned to be added soon.

What do “AI-powered remediation suggestions” mean?

The tool offers contextual, AI-generated suggestions to fix accessibility issues. Instead of just pointing out the problem, it gives you remediation guidance inline, reducing guesswork.

Can I prevent inaccessible code from being pushed to my repository or CI/CD?

Yes. The DevTools enable you to scan directories or files before commit, integrate into CI/CD pipelines, and block or warn against pushing code with accessibility violations.

Which IDEs and environments are supported?

Accessibility DevTools support popular development environments like VS Code, IntelliJ, WebStorm, Android Studio, and more. They also integrate into CLI or local environments for linting outside IDEs.