How do I install the Meta Refresh skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add thedaviddias/meta-refresh in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Meta Refresh safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Meta Refresh?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Meta Refresh free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Meta Refresh?

thedaviddias (@thedaviddias) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Meta Refresh by thedaviddias — Agent Skill

Name: Meta Refresh
Author: thedaviddias

Meta Refresh

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

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Avoid meta refresh redirects

Unexpected page refreshes or redirects can be extremely confusing for users with cognitive disabilities and can cause screen readers to restart reading from the beginning.

Quick Reference

Avoid using <meta http-equiv="refresh"> for page redirects
Use server-side redirects (301 or 302) instead of client-side meta refreshes
Ensure users have control over page refreshes and redirects

Check

Check the HTML for any meta tags that use http-equiv="refresh" for automatic page redirection.

Fix

Replace meta refresh redirects with server-side redirects or clear, user-initiated links.

Explain

Explain why automatic page refreshes can be a major barrier for accessibility and user experience.

Code Review

Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Avoid meta refresh redirects. 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/meta-refresh

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