Add 508 Tools to Improve A11y compliance

[Nathan_R]

Hey folks!

I’m really wanting to get on the Penpot bandwagon since seeing you all are allowing for self hosting. That would be HUGE for my industry. Could we get a contrast checker in app? Figma has a bunch of plugins for this like Able to help make this a fast and clear process.

https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/734693888346260052

I would like to see, if possible, some improvements to a11y specifically as it pertains to color in the base site (seems fine in app)It seems like the main CTA for Penpot doesn’t work against white at all (some examples and their contrast below).

[carolina.portugal]

Hello @Nathan_R we are planning to have soon a plugging system.

What are Penpot’s plans for a Plugin System?

The main goal for it is to facilitate the developers to create and publish their own custom plugins that integrate with our platform. Here are ours first ideas on how this system could work: The difference between a plugin and a code contribution is that their code for the plugins will be separate from the core app. Another advantage is that these plugins could be made by using HTML, CSS, and JS. To ensure that the plugins are safe and high quality, we will have a “devs area” where developers…

[Nathan_R]

Sounds good! Hopefully Able or some other contrast checker comes in soon!