How to use the Silktide Toolbar

1. Click the Silktide tab
After installing, you’ll see a small tab on the right side of your browser—click that to open the toolbar.

2. Test a webpage
Inside the toolbar, click Accessibility checker to test the current page for accessibility.

3. Dive into details
Once the scan is complete, you’ll see a list of issues. Click on any issue to view more detail.

4. Hide the Silktide tab
The tab stays visible so it’s always within reach, but you can hide it anytime—just hover over the tab and click the close icon.
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