ProtonVPN Accessibility for NVDA
Author: Mama Sene <tech.access33@gmail.com>
NVDA compatibility: 2025.1 and later
Presentation
This add-on improves the accessibility of the ProtonVPN Windows application for NVDA users.
It provides:
- Proper labeling of interface elements
- Spoken information about VPN status (IP address, country, provider, traffic)
- Keyboard shortcuts for common VPN actions
Usage
Once the add-on is installed, simply open ProtonVPN.
The add-on automatically enhances:
- Buttons and controls labeling
- Connection status announcements
- Traffic and network information
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Control+Shift+D: Connect / Disconnect VPN
- Control+Shift+K: Toggle Kill Switch
- Control+Shift+C: Open country selector
- Control+Shift+T: Announce traffic information
Notes
The spoken messages (IP address, country, provider, traffic) are dynamic.
They depend on the current VPN connection state and available data.
This add-on does not send any data and works entirely locally.
This is a community add-on and is not affiliated with Proton AG.
Changes
Version 1.0.0
- Initial stable release
- Improved ProtonVPN interface accessibility
- Added keyboard shortcuts
- Added dynamic announcements for VPN status