accessFlow Code Agent overview

accessFlow Code Agent is an AI-powered accessibility reviewer that integrates directly into your GitHub workflow. It offers two scan options that can be used independently or together.

PR scan: Reviews code changes when a pull request (PR) is opened or updated to catch accessibility issues before code is merged.
Repo scan: Scans your repository on a schedule to find existing accessibility issues and open PRs with suggested fixes.

Both scans analyze your code 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

Use PR scan to catch issues in new code changes and Repo scan to address issues across your existing codebase.

Supported frameworks

Code Agent currently supports reviewing code written in:

Vanilla HTML/JavaScript
React
Next.js

Key features

Configurable scan settings

Customize PR scans and repo scan using a .codeagent.yml file. Configure severity thresholds, excluding files, exclude files and rules, and control automatic PR reviews. For repo scans, set a schedule and limit how many PRs can be open at once.

Automated PR reviews

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

On-demand PR reviews

Manually trigger a new PR 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

Code Agent 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

Code Agent 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 Code Agent 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, Code Agent 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.

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