Koa11y

Koa11y is a graphical desktop application that scans webpages for accessibility violations. It runs locally on macOS, Windows, and various Linux distributions, automatically generating a report that lists detected issues. The tool is built with Pa11y, Vue.js, and NW.js, and is distributed as free, open‑source software.

The intended audience is web developers who need a quick way to evaluate the accessibility compliance of sites they are building or maintaining. By providing a visual interface and sample reports, Koa11y streamlines the process of identifying a11y problems without requiring command‑line usage.

Koa11y’s distinctive aspects include its cross‑platform desktop packaging, the use of familiar web technologies for the UI, and its origin within the Open Indy Brigade’s Civic UX Group. System requirements are modest, and the project’s source code and issue tracker are hosted on GitHub.