What Are Prompts?
Prompts are pre-configured workflows that:- Combine multiple tools in specific sequences
- Provide structured, comprehensive reports
- Include expert guidance and remediation plans
- Generate actionable checklists and code examples
- Are designed for common accessibility scenarios
Available Prompts
| Prompt | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| full-accessibility-audit | Comprehensive audit using axe-core, Pa11y, and Lighthouse | Major releases, compliance reviews |
| quick-accessibility-check | Fast check with critical issues summary | Development, CI/CD pipelines |
| lighthouse-audit | Lighthouse score-focused accessibility audit | Score tracking, Lighthouse insights |
| pre-deploy-check | Verify compliance with score threshold before deployment | Deployment gates, release checklists |
| quick-wins-report | High-impact, low-effort fixes from all three tools | Sprint planning, quick improvements |
| lighthouse-score-improvement | Phased plan to reach a target accessibility score | Score improvement, sprint planning |
| contrast-check | Color contrast analysis with fix suggestions | Design reviews, APCA evaluation |
| explain-wcag-criterion | Deep dive into any WCAG criterion | Learning, team training |
How to Use Prompts
In Claude Desktop
- Click the prompts icon (📝) in the input area
- Select the desired prompt from the list
- Fill in the required arguments (URL, etc.)
- Submit to start the analysis
In Cursor
- Use the slash command format:
/full-accessibility-audit - Or access via the MCP prompts panel
- Provide the required arguments when prompted
Example Usage
Prompts vs Tools
| Scenario | Use Prompt | Use Tool Directly |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive audit with structured report | ✅ full-accessibility-audit | |
| Deployment gate with GO/NO-GO decision | ✅ pre-deploy-check | |
| Quick check during development | ✅ quick-accessibility-check | |
| Focused contrast analysis with fixes | ✅ contrast-check | |
| Score-focused Lighthouse audit | ✅ lighthouse-audit | |
| Improve score toward a target | ✅ lighthouse-score-improvement | |
| Learning about WCAG criteria | ✅ explain-wcag-criterion | |
| Custom analysis with specific options | ✅ Use tools directly | |
| Automated scripts or CI/CD | ✅ Use tools directly | |
| Comparing tool outputs | ✅ analyze-mixed |
Key Differences
Prompts:- Pre-configured workflows with guided output
- Ideal for common tasks
- User-controlled templates
- Provide structured reports and remediation plans
- Direct access to analysis engines
- Full parameter control
- Best for automation and custom workflows
- Raw data output
Workflow Categories
Audit Prompts
Comprehensive analysis workflows for evaluating accessibility:- full-accessibility-audit - Complete audit with all three tools
- quick-accessibility-check - Fast sanity check
- lighthouse-audit - Score-focused analysis
- pre-deploy-check - Deployment verification
Workflow Prompts
Action-oriented workflows for specific tasks:- quick-wins-report - Low-hanging fruit identification
- lighthouse-score-improvement - Phased improvement planning
- contrast-check - Color accessibility analysis
Educational Prompts
Learning and documentation workflows:- explain-wcag-criterion - WCAG criterion deep dives
When to Use Each Prompt
During Development
Use quick-accessibility-check for rapid feedback during coding
Before Release
Use full-accessibility-audit for comprehensive pre-release review
Sprint Planning
Use quick-wins-report to identify easy improvements
Score Tracking
Use lighthouse-audit to monitor accessibility metrics
Best Practices
Start with Quick Checks: Use
quick-accessibility-check during development, then run full-accessibility-audit before major releases.Related Resources
- Tools Reference - Direct tool access with full parameters
- Resources - WCAG criteria and reference data