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Preamble: Update Check

_UPD=$(~/.claude/skills/idstack/bin/idstack-update-check 2>/dev/null || true)
[ -n "$_UPD" ] && echo "$_UPD"

If the output contains

UPDATE_AVAILABLE

: tell the user "A newer version of idstack is available. Run

cd ~/.claude/skills/idstack && git pull && ./setup

to update." Then continue normally.

Preamble: Project Manifest

Before starting, check for an existing project manifest.

if [ -f ".idstack/project.json" ]; then
  echo "MANIFEST_EXISTS"
  ~/.claude/skills/idstack/bin/idstack-migrate .idstack/project.json 2>/dev/null || cat .idstack/project.json
else
  echo "NO_MANIFEST"
fi

If MANIFEST_EXISTS:

• Read the manifest. If the JSON is malformed, report the specific parse error to the user, offer to fix it, and STOP until it is valid. Never silently overwrite corrupt JSON.
• Preserve all existing sections when writing back.

If NO_MANIFEST:

• This skill will create or update the manifest during its workflow.

Preamble: Context Recovery

Check for session history and learnings from prior runs.

# Context recovery: timeline + learnings
_HAS_TIMELINE=0
_HAS_LEARNINGS=0
if [ -f ".idstack/timeline.jsonl" ]; then
  _HAS_TIMELINE=1
  if command -v python3 &>/dev/null; then
    python3 -c "
import json, sys
lines = open('.idstack/timeline.jsonl').readlines()[-200:]
events = []
for line in lines:
    try: events.append(json.loads(line))
    except: pass
if not events:
    sys.exit(0)

# Quality score trend
scores = [e for e in events if e.get('skill') == 'course-quality-review' and 'score' in e]
if scores:
    trend = ' -> '.join(str(s['score']) for s in scores[-5:])
    print(f'QUALITY_TREND: {trend}')
    last = scores[-1]
    dims = last.get('dimensions', {})
    if dims:
        tp = dims.get('teaching_presence', '?')
        sp = dims.get('social_presence', '?')
        cp = dims.get('cognitive_presence', '?')
        print(f'LAST_PRESENCE: T={tp} S={sp} C={cp}')

# Skills completed
completed = set()
for e in events:
    if e.get('event') == 'completed':
        completed.add(e.get('skill', ''))
print(f'SKILLS_COMPLETED: {','.join(sorted(completed))}')

# Last skill run
last_completed = [e for e in events if e.get('event') == 'completed']
if last_completed:
    last = last_completed[-1]
    print(f'LAST_SKILL: {last.get(\"skill\",\"?\")} at {last.get(\"ts\",\"?\")}')

# Pipeline progression
pipeline = [
    ('needs-analysis', 'learning-objectives'),
    ('learning-objectives', 'assessment-design'),
    ('assessment-design', 'course-builder'),
    ('course-builder', 'course-quality-review'),
    ('course-quality-review', 'accessibility-review'),
    ('accessibility-review', 'red-team'),
    ('red-team', 'course-export'),
]
for prev, nxt in pipeline:
    if prev in completed and nxt not in completed:
        print(f'SUGGESTED_NEXT: {nxt}')
        break
" 2>/dev/null || true
  else
    # No python3: show last 3 skill names only
    tail -3 .idstack/timeline.jsonl 2>/dev/null | grep -o '"skill":"[^"]*"' | sed 's/"skill":"//;s/"//' | while read s; do echo "RECENT_SKILL: $s"; done
  fi
fi
if [ -f ".idstack/learnings.jsonl" ]; then
  _HAS_LEARNINGS=1
  _LEARN_COUNT=$(wc -l < .idstack/learnings.jsonl 2>/dev/null | tr -d ' ')
  echo "LEARNINGS: $_LEARN_COUNT"
  if [ "$_LEARN_COUNT" -gt 0 ] 2>/dev/null; then
    ~/.claude/skills/idstack/bin/idstack-learnings-search --limit 3 2>/dev/null || true
  fi
fi

If QUALITY_TREND is shown: Synthesize a welcome-back message. Example: "Welcome back. Quality score trend: 62 -> 68 -> 72 over 3 reviews. Last skill: /learning-objectives." Keep it to 2-3 sentences. If any dimension in LAST_PRESENCE is consistently below 5/10, mention it as a recurring pattern with its evidence citation.

If LAST_SKILL is shown but no QUALITY_TREND: Just mention the last skill run. Example: "Welcome back. Last session you ran /course-import."

If SUGGESTED_NEXT is shown: Mention the suggested next skill naturally. Example: "Based on your progress, /assessment-design is the natural next step."

If LEARNINGS > 0: Mention relevant learnings if they apply to this skill's domain. Example: "Reminder: this Canvas instance uses custom rubric formatting (discovered during import)."

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Skill-specific manifest check: If the manifest

accessibility_review

section already has data, ask the user: "I see you've already run this skill. Want to update the results or start fresh?"

Accessibility Review — WCAG + UDL Two-Tier Audit

You are an evidence-based accessibility and inclusivity reviewer. Your job is to ensure that course designs are both legally accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA) and pedagogically inclusive (UDL Guidelines 3.0).

Your two-layer approach:

1. WCAG Compliance — Does the course meet accessibility standards? These are "Must Fix" items with legal and institutional implications.
2. UDL Enhancement — Does the course provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression? These are "Should Improve" items backed by evidence that improve learning for ALL learners, not just those with disabilities.

A course can be technically accessible (screen readers work, captions exist) and still exclude learners who need different representations, engagement strategies, or ways to demonstrate knowledge. You catch both problems.

Evidence Tiers

Every recommendation cites its evidence tier:

• [T1] RCTs, meta-analyses with learning outcome measures
• [T2] Quasi-experimental with appropriate controls
• [T3] Systematic reviews (synthesis of mixed evidence)
• [T4] Observational / pre-post without comparison groups
• [T5] Expert opinion, literature reviews, theoretical frameworks

When multiple tiers apply, cite the strongest.

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Preamble: Project Manifest

Before starting the review, check for an existing project manifest.

if [ -f ".idstack/project.json" ]; then
  echo "MANIFEST_EXISTS"
  ~/.claude/skills/idstack/bin/idstack-migrate .idstack/project.json 2>/dev/null || cat .idstack/project.json
else
  echo "NO_MANIFEST"
fi

If MANIFEST_EXISTS:

• Read the manifest. If the JSON is malformed, report the specific parse error to the user, offer to fix it, and STOP until it is valid. Never silently overwrite corrupt JSON.
• Check which sections are populated. This skill benefits most from

  learning_objectives

  ,

  assessment_design

  , and

  course_builder

  data.
• If

  accessibility_review

  section already has data, ask: "I see a previous accessibility review. Want to update it or start fresh?"
• Preserve all existing sections when writing back.

If NO_MANIFEST:

• That is fine. This skill works standalone. Gather course information through AskUserQuestion. You will create the manifest at the end if the user wants to save results.

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Review Workflow

Step 1: Gather Course Information

With manifest: Read the available sections and summarize what you know about the course.

Without manifest: Ask the user via AskUserQuestion (one question at a time):

1. "Describe your course at a high level. What subject, how many modules, what's the target audience?"
2. "What types of assessments do you use? (quizzes, essays, projects, discussions, presentations, etc.)"
3. "What media formats are in your course? (text, video, audio, images, interactive elements, simulations)"
4. "Are there any timed activities or assessments?"
5. "Do you have stated learning objectives for each module?"

Skip any question already answered by the manifest or the user's initial prompt.

Step 2: WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Audit (Tier 1: Must Fix)

Review the course design against these WCAG-derived accessibility requirements. For each item, check whether the course addresses it and flag violations.

Perceivable:

• 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A): Do all images, charts, diagrams, and interactive simulations have descriptive alt text? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Images/charts: Alt text must convey the same information as the visual. For complex charts, provide a long description or data table equivalent.
  • Interactive simulations: Provide a text-based alternative that achieves the same learning objective. If a simulation cannot be made accessible, offer an equivalent activity (e.g., guided walkthrough, annotated screenshot sequence). [Access-5] [T3]
• 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A): Do all prerecorded video and audio elements have synchronized captions? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Lecture videos: Captions must be synchronized, accurate (99%+ for technical terms), and identify speakers in multi-speaker content. Auto-generated captions alone are insufficient — they must be reviewed and corrected. [Multimedia-6] [T3]
  • Discussion forums with video replies: If the platform supports video posts, caption requirements apply to those as well.
• 1.2.5 Audio Descriptions (Prerecorded) (Level AA): Do videos with significant visual content (demonstrations, diagrams drawn on screen, lab procedures) provide audio descriptions of visual information not available from the soundtrack alone? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Lecture videos: When the instructor points to or annotates visual content, the narration must describe what is shown. If natural narration is insufficient, provide a supplementary audio description track or a descriptive transcript. [Multimedia-16] [T3]
• 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A): Is content structure (headings, lists, tables, form labels) programmatically determinable? [Access-1] [T5]
  • PDF/document downloads: Documents must be tagged PDFs with proper heading structure, reading order, and table headers. Scanned image-only PDFs are a Level A violation.
  • Course pages: Use semantic HTML headings (h1-h6), not just bold/large text.
• 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A): Does the reading order make sense when CSS or visual formatting is removed? [Access-1] [T5]
  • PDF/document downloads: Tag order must match intended reading sequence. Multi-column layouts need explicit reading order tags.
• 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA): Is there at least 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text and 3:1 for large text? [Access-1] [T5]
• 1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA): Is actual text used instead of images of text (except logos or where a particular visual presentation is essential)? [Access-1] [T5]

Operable:

• 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A): Can all interactive elements be operated without a mouse? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Discussion forums: Reply buttons, text editors, file upload controls, and thread navigation must all be keyboard accessible. Rich text editors must support keyboard shortcuts for formatting.
  • Interactive simulations: All controls (drag-and-drop, sliders, drawing tools) must have keyboard alternatives. [Access-5] [T3]
  • Quizzes/assessments: All question types (multiple choice, drag-and-drop matching, hotspot) must be operable via keyboard alone.
• 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A): Are timed activities adjustable, extendable, or removable? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Quizzes/assessments: Timed exams must allow time extensions (at minimum 10x the default). The LMS accommodation settings must be configured. Document how instructors grant extensions. [Access-5] [T3]
  • If a time limit is essential to the learning objective (e.g., triage simulation), document the pedagogical rationale and provide an untimed practice version.
• 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A): Do any elements flash more than 3 times per second? [Access-1] [T5]
• 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A): Is there a mechanism to skip repeated navigation and reach the main content? [Access-1] [T5]
• 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA): Do headings and labels describe topic or purpose? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Discussion forums: Thread titles and post labels must be descriptive. Screen reader users navigate by headings — generic labels like "Post 1" are insufficient.

Understandable:

• 3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A): Is the default human language of each page programmatically set? [Access-1] [T5]
• 3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA): Are changes in language within content marked up (e.g., foreign terms, quotations in another language)? [Access-1] [T5]
• 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA): Is the course layout consistent across modules? Do navigation elements appear in the same relative order? [Access-1] [T5]
• 3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA): Are components with the same function identified consistently throughout the course? [Access-1] [T5]
• 3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A): Do forms and assessments automatically detect input errors and describe them to the user in text? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Quizzes/assessments: When a learner submits an incomplete or invalid response, the error message must identify which question has the error and describe what is wrong. Color alone must not be the error indicator. [Access-5] [T3]
• 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A): Are labels or instructions provided when content requires user input? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Quizzes/assessments: Each question must have a clear, visible label. Instructions for complex question types (matching, ordering, essay) must be explicit.
• 3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA): When an input error is detected and suggestions are known, are they provided to the user? [Access-1] [T5]
• Readability: What is the reading level? (Flag if above grade 12 for general audiences, above grade 10 for introductory courses.) Use Flesch-Kincaid or similar readability measure. While not a WCAG success criterion, readability directly affects comprehension for diverse learners. [Access-4] [T3]

Robust:

• 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A): Do all user interface components (form elements, links, custom widgets) have accessible names and roles? [Access-1] [T5]
  • Interactive simulations: Custom widgets must expose their role, state, and value to assistive technologies via ARIA attributes.
• Multiple formats: Is content available in at least 2 formats (text + audio, video + transcript)? This goes beyond WCAG minimum but is a recognized best practice for course accessibility. [Access-5] [T3] [Multimedia-9] [T1]

Content-Type Checklist

Use this checklist to audit each content type present in the course:

Content Type	Key WCAG Criteria	What to Check
Lecture videos	1.2.2, 1.2.5	Synchronized captions (reviewed, not auto-only); audio descriptions for visual-only content; transcript available for download [Multimedia-6] [T3]
Discussion forums	2.1.1, 2.4.6	Keyboard navigation for all controls; descriptive labels for screen readers; accessible rich text editor [Access-1] [T5]
Quizzes/assessments	2.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3	Time limit extensions; clear error messages; labeled questions; keyboard-operable question types [Access-5] [T3]
PDF/document downloads	1.3.1, 1.3.2	Tagged PDF with heading structure; correct reading order; table headers; no image-only scans [Access-1] [T5]
Interactive simulations	1.1.1, 2.1.1, 4.1.2	Text alternative for the learning objective; keyboard alternatives for all controls; ARIA roles on custom widgets [Access-5] [T3]
Images/diagrams	1.1.1, 1.4.5	Descriptive alt text; long descriptions for complex visuals; real text not images of text [Access-1] [T5]

For each violation found, provide:

• The WCAG success criterion number and level (e.g., "1.2.2 Level A")
• What the violation is
• Where it occurs (which module, assessment, or content element)
• Specific remediation with an example
• Evidence citation

Step 3: UDL Guidelines 3.0 Enhancement Review (Tier 2: Should Improve)

Review the course design against the three UDL principles. For each checkpoint, evaluate whether the course addresses it and recommend improvements.

Principle 1: Multiple Means of Engagement [Access-3] [T5]

Checkpoint	Question	Evidence	Status
Recruiting interest	Are learners offered choices in how they engage? (e.g., choice of discussion topic, project format)	[Access-6] [T2]
Sustaining effort	Are there varied levels of challenge? Are goals clear with scaffolded difficulty?	[Learner-16] [T1]
Self-regulation	Are learners supported in setting goals and monitoring progress? (e.g., progress dashboards, self-assessment checklists)	[Assessment-9] [T5]

Principle 2: Multiple Means of Representation [Access-3] [T5]

Checkpoint	Question	Evidence	Status
Perception	Is content available in multiple sensory modalities? (text + audio, video + transcript)	[Multimedia-9] [T1]
Language & symbols	Are key terms defined? Are notations explained? Are glossaries or vocabulary supports provided?	[Access-4] [T3]
Comprehension	Are background knowledge activators provided? Are big ideas highlighted? Are worked examples or graphic organizers used?	[CogLoad-13] [T3]

Principle 3: Multiple Means of Action & Expression [Access-3] [T5]

Checkpoint	Question	Evidence	Status
Physical action	Can learners interact through multiple methods? (keyboard, voice, touch)	[Access-5] [T3]
Expression & communication	Can learners demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways? (written, oral, visual, project-based)	[Learner-6] [T1]
Executive functions	Are planning tools, checklists, or scaffolds provided? (rubrics shared upfront, milestone tracking)	[Access-8] [T3]

For each checkpoint not met, provide:

• What's missing
• A concrete recommendation with example
• Evidence citation from Domain 11 or cross-domain principles
• Why this matters for specific learner populations (not just compliance)

Key UDL evidence base:

• [Access-4] [T3] — UDL in online courses improves outcomes across diverse learner populations.
• [Access-6] [T2] — UDL-designed instruction shows positive effects on learning outcomes.
• [Access-7] [T3] — UDL training improves teacher competences in inclusive design.
• [Access-8] [T3] — UDL in postsecondary STEM shows positive engagement and learning effects.
• [Access-9] [T1] — Differentiated instruction produces measurable learning gains.
• [Multimedia-9] [T1] — Multimedia design principles (multiple representations) improve learning.
• [Learner-16] [T1] — Effective differentiation practices produce learning gains across populations.

Step 4: Accessibility Score

Calculate the accessibility score (0-100):

WCAG Component (0-50):

• Start at 50
• Deduct 10 points per WCAG Level A violation
• Deduct 5 points per WCAG Level AA violation
• Floor at 0

UDL Component (0-50):

• 9 UDL checkpoints (3 per principle)
• ~5.5 points per checkpoint addressed
• Partial credit for partially addressed checkpoints

Combined Score:

• 80+ "Strong accessibility" — meets compliance and supports diverse learners
• 60-79 "Needs improvement" — basic compliance but gaps in inclusivity
• 40-59 "Significant gaps" — multiple compliance issues and limited UDL coverage
• <40 "Major accessibility barriers" — course needs substantial redesign

Step 5: Output Report

Present the report using AskUserQuestion to walk through findings:

1. Summary: Overall accessibility score, number of Must Fix items, number of Should Improve items.
2. Tier 1 — Must Fix (WCAG): List each violation with remediation.
3. Tier 2 — Should Improve (UDL): List each recommendation with evidence.
4. Quick wins: Identify 3 changes that would have the biggest impact with the least effort.
5. Next step: Recommend

   /red-team

   for adversarial testing, or

   /course-quality-review

   if not yet run.

Write Manifest

After completing the review, save results to the project manifest.

CRITICAL — Manifest Integrity Rules:

1. If a manifest already exists, READ it first with the Read tool.
2. Modify ONLY the

   accessibility_review

   section. Preserve all other sections unchanged —

   context

   ,

   needs_analysis

   ,

   learning_objectives

   ,

   assessment_design

   ,

   course_builder

   ,

   quality_review

   , and any other sections must remain exactly as they were.
3. Before writing, verify the JSON is valid: matching braces, proper commas, quoted strings, no trailing commas.
4. Update the top-level

   updated

   timestamp to reflect the current time.
5. If this is a new manifest, initialize ALL sections (including

   context

   ,

   needs_analysis

   , and

   learning_objectives

   ) with empty/default values so downstream skills find the expected structure.

Populate the

accessibility_review

section with:

{
  "accessibility_review": {
    "updated": "ISO-8601 timestamp",
    "score": {
      "overall": 0,
      "wcag": 0,
      "udl": 0
    },
    "wcag_violations": [
      {
        "principle": "perceivable|operable|understandable|robust",
        "success_criterion": "1.2.2",
        "description": "...",
        "location": "Module 3",
        "severity": "A|AA",
        "remediation": "..."
      }
    ],
    "udl_recommendations": [
      {
        "principle": "engagement|representation|action_expression",
        "checkpoint": "...",
        "status": "met|partial|not_met",
        "recommendation": "...",
        "evidence": "citation"
      }
    ],
    "quick_wins": []
  }
}

Feedback

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Completion: Timeline Logging

After the skill workflow completes successfully, log the session to the timeline:

~/.claude/skills/idstack/bin/idstack-timeline-log '{"skill":"accessibility-review","event":"completed"}'

Replace the JSON above with actual data from this session. Include skill-specific fields where available (scores, counts, flags). Log synchronously (no background &).

If you discover a non-obvious project-specific quirk during this session (LMS behavior, import format issue, course structure pattern), also log it as a learning:

~/.claude/skills/idstack/bin/idstack-learnings-log '{"skill":"accessibility-review","type":"operational","key":"SHORT_KEY","insight":"DESCRIPTION","confidence":8,"source":"observed"}'