Write in plain language
SkillMediaThe plain-language skill lets an AI agent review rendered HTML, interactive components, and design-system patterns for plain-language and accessibility issues. It checks native semantics first, then inspects keyboard behavior, focus flow, accessible names, and screen-reader output where relevant. Use it when you want a second pass on interface text and markup before shipping.
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Details
Instructions available. Your AI can read the instructions. Execution depends on the setup they require.
Account requirements not reviewed. Check the skill instructions before use; ahel provides instructions and does not run this skill.
No other account needed.
Have the rendered HTML or component markup you want reviewed.
What your AI can do with it
- Review rendered HTML for plain-language problems
- Check native semantics before deeper inspection
- Inspect keyboard behavior and focus flow
- Verify accessible names on interactive components
- Review screen-reader output where relevant
Getting started
- Have the rendered HTML or component markup you want reviewed.
- Add the plain-language skill to your agent's available skills.
- Point the agent at the HTML or component and ask for a plain-language and accessibility review.
- Read the findings and apply the changes to your source.
What this skill tells your AI
The instructions your AI receives, as published by thedaviddias/front-end-checklist in skills/plain-language/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.
Plain language helps users with cognitive disabilities, learning differences, attention disorders, non-native speakers, and anyone reading quickly or under stress.
Quick Reference
- Use short sentences and common words
- Define technical terms when first used
- Write in active voice, not passive
- Target reading level appropriate for your audience (often 8th grade)
Check
Review content for jargon, complex sentences, and unnecessary technical terms. Verify reading level is appropriate for the audience. Check that instructions are clear and actions are obvious.
Fix
Simplify complex sentences. Define technical terms when first used. Use short paragraphs and bullet points. Write in active voice. Target a reading level appropriate for your broadest audience.
Explain
Explain how plain language benefits users with cognitive disabilities, learning differences, attention disorders, non-native speakers, and anyone in a hurry or under stress.
Code Review
Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Write in plain language. Flag exact elements, roles, labels, focus behavior, or keyboard interactions that violate the rule, and note how to verify the fix with browser accessibility tooling or assistive tech.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/accessibility/plain-language
Signals
- GitHub stars
- 74k
- Forks
- 7k
- Last commit
- Oct 2026
- Hacker News mentions
- 5
Questions
- What does the plain-language skill do?
- It reviews rendered HTML, interactive components, and design-system patterns for plain-language and accessibility issues, checking native semantics, keyboard behavior, focus flow, accessible names, and screen-reader output where relevant.
- When should I use it?
- Use it when reviewing rendered HTML, interactive components, or design-system patterns related to writing in plain language.
- Does it check keyboard behavior?
- Yes. After checking native semantics, it inspects keyboard behavior and focus flow.
- Does it check screen-reader output?
- It inspects screen-reader output where relevant, after native semantics and keyboard behavior.
- Does it edit my HTML automatically?
- No. The skill reviews and reports issues; applying changes to your source is up to you.
Advanced
- Item type
- skill
- Key
plain-language-thedaviddias- Source
- github.com/thedaviddias/front-end-checklist
github.com/thedaviddias/front-end-checklist