CSSiksi

CSSiksi is a JavaScript library designed to enhance the accessibility of web forms by automatically applying semantic HTML and ARIA attributes based on CSS class names. It aims to simplify the process of creating accessible forms for developers, reducing the need for manual implementation of accessibility features.

The core functionality of CSSiksi involves inspecting the class names present on HTML form elements. Based on a predefined set of class names, CSSiksi adds appropriate roles, states, and properties using ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) and semantic HTML. For example, a class like "form-group" might trigger the addition of a `role="group"` attribute to a container element, while a class like "error-message" could be linked to a specific input's `aria-describedby` attribute.

This approach allows developers to style their forms using CSS while simultaneously improving their accessibility. By abstracting the complexities of ARIA and semantic markup, CSSiksi enables developers with less specialized accessibility knowledge to build more inclusive web experiences. It integrates directly into the client-side JavaScript, meaning form elements are enhanced as the page loads.

The library is open-source and typically used in web development projects where form accessibility is a priority. Its effectiveness relies on the developer consistently using the designated CSS class names that correspond to CSSiksi's mapping of accessibility features.