Transform DokuWiki pages into accessible, WCAG 2.1 compliant documents in multiple formats.
Overview
WikiAccess is an open-source tool that converts DokuWiki pages into professionally formatted, accessible outputs. It’s designed for educational institutions and content creators needing to convert wiki-based materials into formats suitable for diverse audiences while maintaining comprehensive accessibility standards.
Key Features
Document Generation
- Multiple Output Formats: Semantic HTML5, Microsoft Word (.docx), and Markdown
- Mathematical Equations: LaTeX → MathJax for HTML, OMML for Word conversion
- Responsive Design: Works across devices with dark mode capability
- Image Handling: Automatically downloads images while preserving alt-text metadata
- Video Support: Generates YouTube thumbnails for embedded videos
Accessibility & Compliance
- WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Validates against AA and AAA standards
- pa11y Testing: Implements 50+ accessibility rules with interactive reporting
- Per-Page Scoring: Individual and aggregate compliance metrics
- Accessibility Reports: Comprehensive dashboards and audit trails
Link & Content Management
- Link Detection: Identifies broken internal wiki links
- Conversion Tracking: Suggests missing page conversions
- Link Analytics: Tracks relationships for content analysis
- Database Tracking: SQLite-based conversion history
Batch Processing
- Incremental Processing: Skips previously-converted content for efficiency
- Batch Management: Handle multiple pages in a single conversion run
- Statistics Export: Generate batch processing reports
Technology Stack
- Language: Python 3.7+
- Document Processing: BeautifulSoup4, python-docx, Pandoc
- Accessibility Testing: Node.js with pa11y
- Image Processing: Pillow
- Data Storage: SQLite3
- HTTP Requests: requests library
Output Organization
Converted materials are organized into structured directories:
- HTML pages with accessibility reports
- Word documents (.docx)
- Markdown source files
- Downloaded images with metadata
- Central accessibility reporting hub
Use Cases
- Converting course materials to accessible formats
- Creating WCAG-compliant documentation
- Archiving wiki content with compliance validation
- Generating multiple document formats from a single source
- Ensuring educational materials meet accessibility standards
Resources
- GitHub Repository: OER-Forge/wikiaccess
- License: MIT - Open for reuse and modification
Getting Started
For installation and usage instructions, please visit the GitHub repository.