nvda2speechd Python Server Implementation

Overview

This project includes a Python implementation of the nvda2speechd server. This version is intended to be more comprehensive, easier to develop and maintain, and potentially include additional future improvements.

Setup Instructions

Follow these steps to set this project up:

1. Install pipenv: This can be done using pipx or your Linux distribution's package manager.

2. Navigate to this repository: This can be done with the cd command.

3. Install dependencies with pipenv: Run the command pipenv install.

4. Get Python path: Run pipenv run which python and note down the resulting path. The path should resemble /home/user/.local/share/virtualenvs/nvda2speechd-python-server-LHzG5Lrx/bin/python. Remove /bin/python from the path and remember the reduced path, for example /home/user/.local/share/virtualenvs/nvda2speechd-python-server-LHzG5Lrx/.

5. link the Python speechd module: Run the command ln -s /usr/lib/python3.11/site-packages/speechd <path>/lib/python3.11/site-packages/, replacing <path> with the one noted down in step 4.

Usage Instructions

Once you have completed the setup, simply run pipenv run python server.py to start the server.

Contributions, Issues, and Collaboration

Everyone is welcome to contribute to this project! Whether you are experienced or a beginner, your involvement can make a big difference. If you're unsure about where to start, take a look at the open issues or consider improving our documentation. We appreciate whatever help you can provide.

Contributing

You can contribute in several ways:

• Improving the code: If you spot an area of the code that could be improved, feel free to make those improvements and submit a pull request. Remember to describe your changes in detail so it's easy for others to follow.

• Reporting issues: If you come across a bug or something that doesn't seem quite right, please open a new issue on the GitHub page. Make sure to document the problem clearly and provide as much detail as possible to help us understand what's going wrong.

• Suggesting enhancements: If you have an idea for a new feature or improvement, we'd love to hear it! Please open a new issue, and label it as an enhancement.

Issues

If you're experiencing problems or you found a bug, don't hesitate to create an issue! Provide as much detail as possible, such as:

• What you were trying to do
• Any error messages you received
• Steps to replicate the issue.

This helps to ensure that the issue can be resolved in the quickest and most efficient way possible.

Collaboration

No idea is too small, and no contribution goes unappreciated. everyone’s thoughts and ideas are welcomed and encouraged!