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@kamalyaser31 kamalyaser31 released this 30 Sep 15:42
v2026.2
9c52693

What's Changed in Instant Timer 2026.2

This is a new version for the NV Access Add-on Store. The 2026.1 package is left unchanged.

Changes

  • New layer shortcut: NVDA+Y (was NVDA+E), to avoid a conflict with the Instant Access add-on.
  • Renaming a running timer no longer stops it. Changing only the label keeps the countdown going; changing the duration still resets it. Saving is now announced.
  • Report all (A) now includes the stopwatch when it is running or paused.
  • Active timers survive an NVDA crash: they are saved on every change, not only when NVDA exits.
  • Settings are saved safely: config.json is written atomically, so an interrupted save can no longer wipe your labels and durations.
  • Reset to factory defaults now warns that running timers will be stopped.

Fixes

  • The command layer always closes, even if a command fails, so Space and the other layer keys are never left captured.
  • Opening a second duration dialog now focuses the one already open.
  • Silencing or resetting no longer cuts off other NVDA sounds; only the alarm is stopped.
  • The early warning beep no longer sounds immediately for timers shorter than the warning lead time.

Requirements: NVDA 2024.1 or later (tested up to 2026.2).

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Instant Timer 2026.1

Instant Timer 2026.1

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@kamalyaser31 kamalyaser31 released this 19 Sep 18:28
v2026.1
cb8d9b5

What's Changed in Instant Timer 2026.1

Instant Timer is a lightweight, accessible countdown timer and digital stopwatch add-on for the NVDA screen reader, engineered on principles of speed, minimalism, and strict screen-reader accessibility.

Key Features

  • Modal Command Layer (\NVDA+Y): Single-entry modal command layer that automatically returns to standard keyboard input after executing any action.
  • 5 Preset Independent Countdown Timers:
    • \1\ through \5: Query remaining time or start countdown.
    • \Shift + 1-5: Reset timer to initial stopped state.
    • \Alt + 1-5: Pause or resume countdown.
    • \Control + 1-5: Configure duration (hours, minutes, seconds) and optional custom label.
  • Ad-Hoc Quick Timer:
    • \Q: Query remaining time or start quick countdown.
    • \Shift + Q: Reset quick timer.
    • \Alt + Q: Pause or resume quick countdown.
    • \Control + Q: Open duration dialog and start immediate countdown.
  • Lightweight Digital Stopwatch:
    • \S: Query elapsed time or start stopwatch.
    • \Shift + S: Reset stopwatch to zero.
    • \Alt + S: Pause or resume stopwatch.
    • \Control + S: Restart stopwatch immediately from zero.
  • Layer Control & Status Commands:
    • \A: Announce status summary of all timers.
    • \Space: Immediately silence ringing alarm.
    • \H: Open command layer documentation in browse mode.
    • \Escape: Exit command layer silently.
  • Configurable Notifications & Lead Times:
    • Expiry notifications via sound only, speech only, or sound and speech.
    • Pre-expiry warning cue with customizable lead time (1–300 seconds, default 10s).
    • Configurable NVDA restart policy (resume, reset, or pause active timers).
  • Standalone Local JSON Storage: All settings, durations, labels, and session state are persisted cleanly in \config.json.
  • Localization: Full English and Classical Arabic translations and documentation.
  • Verification: 48 automated behavioral unit tests passing with 100% test coverage.

Installation

Download \instantTimer-2026.1.nvda-addon\ below and open it in NVDA.

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