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FEATURE REQUEST: Add Skip to Main Content Accessibility Link

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@parvatiiyer is already working on this.

Since Nov 18, 2025.

Assessment

Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
45/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
accessibility, frontend

Research direction

Start in pages/_app.tsx or the layout wrapper, then inspect Layout.tsx and the main content wrapper. Add a keyboard-focus-only skip link targeting main-content and ensure it works across layouts and routes. Done means keyboard and screen-reader users can bypass navigation and jump to the main content area.

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🌟 Feature Description

Add a “Skip to Main Content” accessibility link at the top of the application.
This link will allow users—especially keyboard-only and screen-reader users—to bypass the navigation bar and jump directly to the main content area.

Labels: feature accessibility good first issue

🔍 Problem Statement

Currently, the application does not include a skip link.
Users navigating via keyboard must tab through multiple navigation elements on every page load, which hurts usability and fails to meet WCAG 2.1 standards.

🎯 Expected Outcome

A fully functional Skip to Main Content link that:

Appears only on keyboard focus

Jumps directly to the

content area

Works across all layouts and routes

Improved accessibility and a smoother experience for users relying on keyboard navigation.

Technical Implementation Overview:

Add the skip link to pages/_app.tsx or layout wrapper

Add id="main-content" to the main wrapper in Layout.tsx

Add styling so the skip link is hidden until focused

📷 Screenshots and Design Ideas

📋 Additional Context

This enhancement aligns with accessibility best practices and improves the platform’s inclusivity.
It is a simple, beginner-friendly, and impactful contribution—ideal for contributors looking for a good first issue.

Hi @varunchitre15, can I work on this issue, if yes please assign me.

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