Guidepup

Guidepup is a Node.js library designed to simplify screen reader automation.

Built with a focus on accessibility, Guidepup enables developers and testers to simulate and control screen readers programmatically, ensuring websites and applications deliver exceptional user experiences for individuals relying on assistive technologies. By bridging the gap between automation and accessibility, Guidepup empowers teams to validate their designs against real-world accessibility standards.

Guidepup is a screen reader driver for test automation that enables testing for VoiceOver on MacOS and NVDA on Windows with a single API.

Key Features of Guidepup:

• Cross-Screen Reader Support: Seamlessly integrates with leading screen readers, including VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS, to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
• Programmatic Control: Automates screen reader interactions, allowing developers to simulate user scenarios and validate accessibility implementations.
• Node.js Friendly: Designed specifically for Node.js environments, making it easy to incorporate into existing development and testing workflows.
• Real-World Validation: Empowers teams to test accessibility from a user's perspective, improving confidence in meeting WCAG and other accessibility standards.
• Open Source: Actively maintained by a dedicated community, offering transparency, collaboration, and regular updates to keep up with the latest in accessibility.

Why Choose Guidepup?

Guidepup stands out as a tool that not only facilitates robust accessibility testing but also underscores the importance of inclusivity in digital design.

By enabling automation of screen reader interactions, it reduces the complexity of accessibility testing and ensures teams can create applications that cater to users with diverse needs.

Whether you're a developer, tester, or accessibility advocate, Guidepup provides the tools to make accessibility a core part of your development process.