GitHub Accessibility Scanner
GitHub Accessibility Scanner is a free, MIT-licensed GitHub Action for scanning websites, repositories, and dynamic content for accessibility barriers.
What GitHub Accessibility Scanner is
GitHub Accessibility Scanner is a free, MIT-licensed GitHub Action for scanning websites, repositories, and dynamic content for accessibility barriers. It checks against WCAG 2.2, uses Axe by default, and also supports AccessLint and plugins. Findings can be filed as GitHub issues and tracked across runs to avoid duplicates; issues can be closed when the finding no longer appears. Copilot is optional: without it, the scanner still files issues, while Copilot can be assigned issues to suggest fixes and create pull requests. Scan settings include URLs, authentication, screenshots, issue grouping, experimental and best-practice findings, and per-URL selectors. It works with public and private repositories and supports GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Use requires GitHub Actions and Issues enabled, available Actions minutes, and a fine-grained personal access token with write permissions. The project is in public preview and feature development is ongoing; suggested fixes are not guaranteed to be fully accessible. It does not scan mobile apps, desktop applications, documents, email templates, or PDFs. Support requests and bug reports go through GitHub Issues.
Good
- Scans against WCAG 2.2.
- Tracks findings across runs to avoid duplicate issues.
- Copilot is optional.
- Works with public and private repositories.
- Supports customizable scan settings.
Watch out
- Requires GitHub Actions and Issues enabled.
- Requires available Actions minutes and a write-permission token.
- Public preview features are still developing.
- Does not scan mobile apps, documents, or PDFs.
Who it suits
It suits teams using GitHub Actions to track accessibility findings in websites, repositories, or dynamic content. Teams should be prepared to configure repository permissions and review suggested fixes.
Verdict
GitHub Accessibility Scanner connects accessibility scans with GitHub issue tracking and optional Copilot assistance. Its public-preview status and scan exclusions are important considerations, and suggested fixes need review.
Plans and prices
From GitHub Accessibility Scanner's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Accessibility Scanner | Free | MIT-licensed GitHub Action · Requires GitHub Actions minutes · GitHub Copilot optional |
The facts
Each one read from GitHub Accessibility Scanner's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automated scans
- Yeschecked 25 Sep 2026
- CI/CD integration
- Yeschecked 25 Sep 2026
- Copilot integration
- Copilot is optional; without it the scanner still files accessibility issues, while Copilot can be assigned issues to suggest fixes and create pull requests.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can configure scan URLs, authentication, screenshots, issue grouping, experimental and best-practice findings, and per-URL selectors.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Detection
- Axe is the default scanning engine, and the scanner also supports AccessLint and plugins.checked 7 Oct 2026
- GitHub Enterprise
- The scanner supports GitHub Enterprise Cloud, while GitHub Enterprise Server compatibility may depend on server version and Actions availability.checked 7 Oct 2026
- GitHub integration
- The Action requires GitHub Actions and Issues enabled, available Actions minutes, and a fine-grained personal access token with write permissions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Issue tracking
- The scanner tracks findings across runs to avoid duplicate issues and can close issues when a finding no longer appears.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under the MIT open source license.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The scanner does not support scanning mobile apps, desktop applications, documents, email templates, or PDFs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Preview status
- The scanner is in public preview, feature development is ongoing, and its suggested fixes are not guaranteed to be fully accessible.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Private repositories
- The Action works with public and private repositories.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The GitHub Action scans websites, repositories, and dynamic content for accessibility barriers, creates GitHub issues, and can use Copilot to suggest fixes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Remediation guidance
- Yeschecked 25 Sep 2026
- Security reporting
- Security vulnerabilities in the GitHub-owned repository should be reported by email through coordinated disclosure, not in public issues, discussions, or pull requests.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support requests, usage questions, and bug reports are handled through GitHub Issues; GitHub Discussions are not enabled.checked 7 Oct 2026
- WCAG coverage
- wcag 2.2checked 25 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Browser extension
- Nochecked 25 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 25 Sep 2026
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