Provide accessible names for meter elements

SkillMedia

Lets your agent check that HTML meter elements have accessible names during accessibility reviews of rendered pages.

Available today. Use it from your connected AI after setup.

Connect ahel once, and every AI you use reads what you have installed.

Then ask your AI: use the Provide accessible names for meter elements skill

About this capability

Use when reviewing rendered HTML, interactive components, or design-system patterns related to Provide accessible names for meter elements. Check native semantics first, then inspect keyboard behavior, focus flow, accessible names, and screen-reader output where relevant.

What this skill tells your AI

The instructions your AI receives, as published by thedaviddias/front-end-checklist in skills/aria-meter-name/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.

A meter represents a scalar measurement; without a label, a user might hear a value (e.g., '50%') but have no idea if it refers to battery life, storage space, or a password strength.

Quick Reference

  • The <meter> element or role="meter" must have an accessible label
  • Use aria-label or aria-labelledby to provide context
  • Helps users understand what measurement is being displayed

Check

Check for <meter> elements or elements with role="meter" that lack an accessible name.

Fix

Add an aria-label or aria-labelledby to the meter element to describe the measurement.

Explain

Explain why measurements need context through accessible names for screen reader users.

Code Review

Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Provide accessible names for meter elements. 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/aria-meter-name

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