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+# Accessibility PowerShell Module
+
+A PowerShell module that enhances terminal accessibility for users with colorblindness, dyslexia, screen reader needs, and other assistive tech requirements. The main feature is the `ConvertTo-Bionic` function that converts text to Bionic reading format to help users with dyslexia or ADHD.
+
+Always reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here.
+
+## Working Effectively
+
+### Prerequisites and Setup
+- PowerShell 7.4.11 is available in the environment
+- **CRITICAL**: PowerShell Gallery registration fails in this environment - documented workaround required
+- Module works directly without PowerShell Gallery dependencies
+
+### Quick Start - Always Working Commands
+```bash
+# Import the module directly (works immediately)
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force"
+
+# Test basic functionality (~0.4 seconds)
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force; 'Hello world test' | ConvertTo-Bionic"
+
+# Run linting (~1 second) - ALWAYS run before committing
+pwsh -c "Import-Module PSScriptAnalyzer; Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer -Path ./Accessibility/ -Recurse"
+
+# Create test structure and run tests (~2.3 seconds total)
+mkdir -p Output/Accessibility/0.1.0
+cp -r Accessibility/* Output/Accessibility/0.1.0/
+pwsh -c "$env:BHProjectPath = '$PWD'; $env:BHProjectName = 'Accessibility'; $env:BHPSModuleManifest = '$PWD/Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1'; Import-Module Pester; Invoke-Pester tests/ -Output Detailed"
+```
+
+### Build and Test Process
+
+#### Intended Build Process (Dependencies Required)
+The repository is designed to use psake with PowerShellBuild:
+```bash
+# Bootstrap (FAILS in current environment due to PowerShell Gallery issues)
+pwsh -File build.ps1 -Bootstrap  # Expected: ~60 seconds with working PSGallery
+
+# Build (would work with dependencies)
+pwsh -File build.ps1  # Expected: ~30 seconds
+```
+
+#### Working Alternative Build Process
+Since PowerShell Gallery is not available, use manual setup:
+```bash
+# 1. Create output structure for tests
+mkdir -p Output/Accessibility/0.1.0
+cp -r Accessibility/* Output/Accessibility/0.1.0/
+
+# 2. Set environment variables and run tests
+export BHProjectPath="$PWD"
+export BHProjectName="Accessibility" 
+export BHPSModuleManifest="$PWD/Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1"
+
+# 3. Run tests (takes ~2.3 seconds - NEVER CANCEL, set timeout to 300+ seconds)
+pwsh -c "Import-Module Pester; Invoke-Pester tests/ -Output Detailed"
+```
+
+#### Linting and Code Quality
+```bash
+# Run PSScriptAnalyzer (takes ~1 second)
+pwsh -c "Import-Module PSScriptAnalyzer; Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer -Path ./Accessibility/ -Recurse"
+
+# Check for specific issues
+pwsh -c "Import-Module PSScriptAnalyzer; Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer -Path ./Accessibility/ -Recurse | Where-Object Severity -eq 'Error'"
+```
+
+## Validation Scenarios
+
+ALWAYS run these validation scenarios after making changes to ensure functionality works correctly:
+
+### 1. Basic Module Import and Function Test
+```bash
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force; Get-Command -Module Accessibility"
+# Expected: Should show ConvertTo-Bionic function
+```
+
+### 2. Text Conversion Scenarios
+```bash
+# Test string input
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force; 'Testing bionic text conversion functionality' | ConvertTo-Bionic"
+
+# Test file input
+echo "Sample text file for bionic conversion testing" > /tmp/test.txt
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force; ConvertTo-Bionic -InputFilePath /tmp/test.txt"
+
+# Test custom fixation length
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force; 'Testing custom fixation' | ConvertTo-Bionic -FixationLength 2"
+```
+
+### 3. Help System Validation
+```bash
+# Test help documentation
+pwsh -c "Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force; Get-Help ConvertTo-Bionic -Full"
+# Expected: Should show complete help with synopsis, parameters, examples
+```
+
+### 4. Complete Test Suite
+```bash
+# Run all tests (takes ~2.3 seconds - set timeout to 300+ seconds)
+mkdir -p Output/Accessibility/0.1.0 && cp -r Accessibility/* Output/Accessibility/0.1.0/
+pwsh -c "$env:BHProjectPath = '$PWD'; $env:BHProjectName = 'Accessibility'; $env:BHPSModuleManifest = '$PWD/Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1'; Import-Module Pester; Invoke-Pester tests/ -Output Detailed"
+# Expected: 25 passed, 0 failed, 2 skipped (git tagging tests skip in development)
+```
+
+## Common Issues and Limitations
+
+### PowerShell Gallery Issues
+- `build.ps1 -Bootstrap` fails with "No repository with the name 'PSGallery' was found"
+- Module dependencies (PSDepend, psake, BuildHelpers, PowerShellBuild) cannot be installed via PowerShell Gallery
+- **Workaround**: Use direct module import and manual test setup as documented above
+
+### Module Structure
+```
+Accessibility/
+├── Accessibility.psd1          # Module manifest
+├── Accessibility.psm1          # Module root
+├── Public/
+│   └── ConvertTo-Bionic.ps1   # Main accessibility function
+└── Private/
+    └── Get-WordFixationLength.ps1  # Helper function
+```
+
+### Expected Timings
+- **Module import**: ~0.4 seconds
+- **ConvertTo-Bionic execution**: ~0.4 seconds  
+- **PSScriptAnalyzer linting**: ~1 second
+- **Complete test suite**: ~2.3 seconds
+- **Meta tests only**: ~0.5 seconds
+
+## Key Validation Steps for Agents
+
+1. **ALWAYS** import the module before testing: `Import-Module ./Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1 -Force`
+2. **ALWAYS** run PSScriptAnalyzer before committing: `Invoke-ScriptAnalyzer -Path ./Accessibility/ -Recurse`
+3. **ALWAYS** test ConvertTo-Bionic with multiple scenarios (string, file, custom fixation)
+4. **ALWAYS** run the complete test suite with proper environment variable setup
+5. **NEVER CANCEL** test runs - they complete in under 3 seconds
+6. **Use timeouts of 300+ seconds** for test commands to ensure completion
+
+## Repository Structure Quick Reference
+
+### Key Files
+- `Accessibility/Accessibility.psd1` - Module manifest (version 0.1.0)
+- `Accessibility/Public/ConvertTo-Bionic.ps1` - Main function for bionic text conversion
+- `tests/` - Pester test files (Help.tests.ps1, Manifest.tests.ps1, Meta.tests.ps1)
+- `build.ps1` - Build script (requires PowerShell Gallery dependencies)
+- `psakeFile.ps1` - Build task definitions
+- `requirements.psd1` - Module dependencies list
+
+### Available Commands
+```powershell
+# After importing module
+Get-Command -Module Accessibility
+# Returns: ConvertTo-Bionic function
+```
+
+### CI/CD Integration
+- Uses shared workflows from PSInclusive/.github
+- CI workflow: `.github/workflows/CI.yaml`
+- Publish workflow: `.github/workflows/PublishModule.yml`
+- Both depend on external shared workflows
+
+Remember: Focus on what works (direct module import, testing, linting) rather than attempting to fix PowerShell Gallery registration issues in the environment.
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