AddonsHistory (Viewing the addon history)
AddonsHistory - an NVDA add-on that tracks the history of changes in installed add-ons.
Key Features:
- Automatic tracking of add-on installation/removal history
- Data retention even after add-ons are removed
- Flexible display settings
- Localization for multiple languages
Usage:
Viewing History:
Press NVDA+control+shift+f12 to open the history window:
- New entries at the top
- Removed add-ons marked as “(removed)”
- Format: [date] [status]\nName: [name]
Settings:
Available in NVDA menu > Preferences > Settings > Add-ons History:
- Max entries: 1-1000 (default: 100)
- Display: 1-1000 entries (default: 20)
- Show removed: on/off
Hotkeys:
| Combination |
Action |
| NVDA+control+shift+f12 |
Open history |
| Escape/Alt+F4 |
Close window |
FAQ:
Q: Where is data stored?
A: In %appdata%\nvda\AddonsHistory.json
Q: How to clear history?
A: Delete the file or set “Max entries"=1
Q: How to change key combination?
A: Via “Input Gestures” in NVDA menu
Changelog:
26.03.10
- Available with API NVDA 2026.
25.08.10
- Changed the format of displaying history in the view window.
- Added registration and display of the time of deleting the add-on directory.
- Added an exception for registering temporary directories with the prefix “.pendingInstall”.
2023-08-25