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Clip manager: An NVDA add-on for accessing clipboard history

Started by diamondStar 35 posts last post 1 year ago Page 1 of 2

#1

Greetings everyone.
I've been working on an NVDA add-on called clip manager that allows you to easily manager clipboard history without this bad default windows clipboard. Some people may already know this add-on, But It was not being updated until I finally got to work on it again.
I know it sounds simple, And I know there are some apps which allow you to do that, But having a screen reader that does not have built-in clipboard is not good, Plus it's very easy, doesn't consume any resources, And accessible. Unlike some apps which I have seen, most are not screen reader friendly, though some of them are still good, But I do still like the idea of having this as an add-on.
You can read more about it here:
https://github.com/diamondStar35/clipManager/

#2

Will look on that, but I'm currently using app called Ditto and it's awesome
Happy hacking

#3 Edited

yeah, I've used the same app before, And it's good, Though for me an NVDA add-on looks much easier, and doesn't require installing extra apps.
(Paulinux):
Will look on that, but I'm currently using app called Ditto and it's awesome

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#4

The shortcut nvda+v isn't very very good, because this is occupied by usingscreen layout in NVDA
Happy hacking

#5

-ell you can customize to whatever you like, But thanks for your tip, I will consider change it to something better.w (Paulinux):
The shortcut nvda+v isn't very very good, because this is occupied by usingscreen layout in NVDA

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#6 Edited

Um, this is not true. NVDA+CTRL+Escape is the default shortcut for screen curtain.
Edit: Well seems I got this wrong. However, this will be removed in 2025.1 (specifically alpha 34867) already so there is no need to change it.

#7

Screen layout and screen curtain is not the same.

-- (rudolf):
Um, this is not true. NVDA+CTRL+Escape is the default shortcut for screen curtain.
Edit: Well seems I got this wrong. However, this will be removed in 2025.1 (specifically alpha 34867) already so there is no need to change it.

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#8

As have I noticed.

#9

I'd recommend going for NVDA+shift+v (that's what I set on my side). Cool addon anyway, very helpful.
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#10 1 like

NVDA+shift+v is also occupied by other add-ons.
I'd suggest leaving the gesture unassigned because there are already not enough keys on our keyboards to assume that every add-on gets its own set of keys.

Btw the add-on is cool! I will check the mentioned ditto program too,but you've did a great work, @diamondStar
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#11

@Paulinux
Could you please explain me how do you modify ditto's hotkeys? Looks not so accessible so I try to understand how do I customize them to my needs.
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#12

Thank you very much for trying it.
If you also have any suggestions or translations: You're welcome.

-- (Fcnjd):
I'd recommend going for NVDA+shift+v (that's what I set on my side). Cool addon anyway, very helpful.

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#13


Leaving the gesture unassigned is not good. Anyway, It's in input gestures, so if you find his shortcut not comfortable or occupied by other add-ons, You may change it. For me NVDA + v is great, since I don't use screen layout shortcut key.

-- (cyrmax):
NVDA+shift+v is also occupied by other add-ons.
I'd suggest leaving the gesture unassigned because there are already not enough keys on our keyboards to assume that every add-on gets its own set of keys.

Btw the add-on is cool! I will check the mentioned ditto program too,but you've did a great work, @diamondStar


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#14

btw, I forgot to mention that in the readme, But there is a settings for the add-on in NVDA's settings which allows you to control some settings of the add-on.
Thank you everyone for trying it.

#15

Regarding translations, I would translate it into Russian. So I will check the github repo when I have more time.
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#16

Thank you.

-- (cyrmax):
Regarding translations, I would translate it into Russian. So I will check the github repo when I have more time.

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#17 2 likes Edited

Lol why don't you guys just use Win+V as shortcut since apparently you don't want to use the normal history anyway?

#18

For me I don't use the normal windows clipboard history so win + v would work for me. But others would say that this shortcut key is occupied by windows clipboard, and therefore I had to use another one.

-- (Jonathan):
Lol why don't you guys just use Win+V as shortcut since apparently you don't want to use the normal history anyway?

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#19

Um, that was what he means I guess.

#20

Hello.
There is a new version on github, Unfortunately it has not been uploaded to the store yet because the shit NVDA store requires manual approval this time, Which I do't really know why, But I have to wait.
Here are the changes and download link from github:
This version brings new major features, Focusing on preventing users from losing their history as possible. Thus: There are 2 new features that allow you to backup or restore your clipboard history at any time, As well as also preventing accedent deletion of items. Here are the details.
There is a new menu in the context menu: "Backup" That allows you to import and export your clipboard history to any location you choose. Open the add-on's interface, Press the context menu and you should see the new menu, Follow the instructions to import or export your history.
A new checkbox setting in NVDA's settings, > clipboard history settings that allows you to show a warning before deleting an item from clipboard. It is enabled by default, You may disable this option if you don't like it by going into NVDA's settings.
From now on: You will not lose your history again when you update the add-on. There is a new directory outside the addons folder named "clipManager" Which holds the history file. Previously when you update the add-on: It overwrites the history file because the intire directory is being deleted and recreated, This will never happen again.
Updated compatibility with NVDA 2025.
download link:
https://github.com/diamondStar35/clipManager/releases/download/v0.3/clip_manager0.3.nvda-addon