accessCode overview

Note: accessCode is currently in beta and only available to eligible customers.

accessCode is an AI-powered accessibility reviewer that integrates directly into your GitHub workflow. It scans pull requests (PRs) and identifies accessibility issues before code is merged.

The reviewer analyzes your code changes against accessibility best practices and widely accepted standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). It then provides clear feedback, including:

Identified accessibility issues
Severity levels to help you prioritize fixes
Suggested code improvements

accessCode works automatically when a pull request is opened or updated. This helps teams catch issues early and maintain accessible code over time.

Accessibility is an ongoing process. By reviewing every pull request, accessCode helps teams build more inclusive digital experiences with each update.

Key features

Configurable review settings

You can customize how accessCode behaves using a .accesscode.yml file. This includes setting severity thresholds, excluding files, ignoring specific rules, and controlling whether reviews run automatically.

Automated PR reviews

accessCode runs automatically when a pull request is opened or updated. It scans new code changes in the background, helping teams catch accessibility issues early without interrupting their workflow.

On-demand reviews

You can manually trigger a new scan at any time. This is useful when automatic reviews are disabled or when you want to re-check changes without pushing new code.

Interactive chat commands

accessCode supports chat commands directly in GitHub comments. You can ask the AI Reviewer to explain issues, suggest alternatives, rerun scans, or pause and resume reviews without leaving GitHub.

GitHub checks integration

accessCode integrates with GitHub’s Checks API to show the status of each accessibility audit. You can quickly see whether a review is in progress, passed, or requires action before merging.

Merge enforcement support

Repository administrators can require the accessCode review to pass before merging code. This helps developers maintain accessibility standards and prevent critical issues from reaching production.

Contextual code guidance

Within PR comments, accessCode provides explanations and alternative fixes tailored to specific lines of code. This helps developers understand not just what to fix, but why it matters for accessibility.

accessiBe Help Center