commonsymbols.comJSON Metadata
Access structured metadata to support automated UI generation, accessibility validation, and semantic symbol labeling in digital products.
Each Commonsymbols item includes a corresponding JSON metadata file describing its purpose, usage context, accessibility role, and applicable states. This file includes properties like id, category, state variants, and ARIA tags, enabling code-first teams to generate accessible components programmatically. The schema is intentionally minimal and extensible, supporting both simple lookups and complex mapping workflows.
Developers integrate this metadata by fetching it via fetch or import, then processing it into their component libraries or design tokens. For example, a React app might map JSON entries to props-based rendering logic, while a CMS could use it to populate a visual symbol selector with accessible labels. Metadata also supports linting and testing tools that validate semantic correctness against WCAG guidelines.
The JSON structure is stable across versions, ensuring backward compatibility in automated pipelines. Teams using build scripts, component explorers, or API-driven UI scaffolds find this format especially valuable for generating documentation, testing harnesses, or onboarding tools. It removes guesswork from symbol selection and helps reduce accessibility regressions in large-scale applications.
