What is WATI?
WATI (Web Accessibility Testing Tool) is an open-source application used to evaluate the accessibility of websites and web applications. It aims to help developers and quality assurance testers ensure their web projects meet accessibility standards and guidelines.
WATI automatically scans web pages and detects accessibility issues ranging from missing alternative text on images to problems with color contrast or improper use of ARIA attributes. It generates detailed reports highlighting areas that need improvement to comply with standards such as Section 508 in the United States and WCAG 2.0 internationally.
Some key features of WATI include:
- Automated crawling and auditing of entire websites
- Customizable scan options focusing on different aspects like semantics, navigation, forms, etc.
- Interactive accessibility analysis with highlighted elements
- Summary reports and detailed breakdown of detected issues
- Filtering issues by type and severity
- Integration with development workflows through CLI usage and APIs
- Free and open-source tool maintained by a community of contributors
By automatically flagging accessibility issues in web projects, WATI assists web developers and testers in ensuring people with disabilities can effectively use their websites. This helps organizations meet legal requirements while also improving their sites for all users.