Move timestamps to the end of the log message instead of the beginning. Makes debugging much less of a PITA.

QUICKSTART

@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-See http://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Cthulhu

README.md

@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Cthulhu 
 
+## Note
+
+If you somehow stumbled across this while looking for a desktop screen reader for Linux, you most likely want [Orca](https://orca.gnome.org/) instead. Cthulhu is currently a supplemental screen reader that fills a nitch for some advanced users. E.g. some older QT based programs may work with Cthulhu, and if you use certain window managers like i3, Mozilla applications like Firefox and Thunderbird may work better.
+
+
 ## Introduction
 
 Cthulhu is a free, open source, flexible, and extensible screen reader
@@ -20,7 +25,7 @@ Cthulhu has the following dependencies:
 
 * Python 3         - Python platform
 * pygobject-3.0    - Python bindings for the GObject library
-* libpeas          - GObject based Plugin engine
+* pluggy          - Plugin and hook calling mechanisms for python
 * gtk+-3.0         - GTK+ toolkit
 * json-py          - a JSON (<https://json.org/>) reader and writer in Python
 * python-speechd   - Python bindings for Speech Dispatcher (optional)
@@ -30,7 +35,6 @@ Cthulhu has the following dependencies:
 * py-setproctitle  - Python library to set the process title (optional)
 * gstreamer-1.0    - GStreamer - Streaming media framework (optional)
 * socat            - Used for self-voicing functionality.
-* libpeas          - For the plugin system.
 
 You are strongly encouraged to also have the latest stable versions
 of AT-SPI2 and ATK.

src/cthulhu/cthulhu.py

@@ -47,22 +47,8 @@ class APIHelper:
         self.app = app
         self._gestureBindings = {}
 
-    def registerGestureByString(self, function, name, gestureString, 
+    def registerGestureByString(self, function, name, gestureString, inputEventType='default', normalizer='cthulhu', learnModeEnabled=True, contextName=None):
-                                inputEventType='default', normalizer='cthulhu',
+        """Register a gesture by string."""
-                                learnModeEnabled=True, contextName=None):
-        """Register a gesture by string.
-        
-        Arguments:
-        - function: the function to call when the gesture is performed
-        - name: a human-readable name for this gesture
-        - gestureString: string representation of the gesture (e.g., 'kb:cthulhu+z')
-        - inputEventType: the type of input event
-        - normalizer: the normalizer to use
-        - learnModeEnabled: whether this should be available in learn mode
-        - contextName: the context for this gesture (e.g., plugin name)
-        
-        Returns the binding ID or None if registration failed
-        """
         if not gestureString.startswith("kb:"):
             return None
 
@@ -74,19 +60,16 @@ class APIHelper:
             from . import keybindings
             key_parts = key.lower().split("+")
 
-            # Determine appropriate modifier mask
+            # Start with the base Cthulhu modifier
             modifiers = keybindings.CTHULHU_MODIFIER_MASK
 
             # Extract the final key (without modifiers)
             final_key = key_parts[-1]
 
-            # Check for additional modifiers
+            # Check for additional modifiers and combine them properly
             if "shift" in key_parts:
+                # Use the pre-defined combined mask rather than trying to OR them
                 modifiers = keybindings.CTHULHU_SHIFT_MODIFIER_MASK
-            elif "ctrl" in key_parts or "control" in key_parts:
-                modifiers = keybindings.CTHULHU_CTRL_MODIFIER_MASK
-            elif "alt" in key_parts:
-                modifiers = keybindings.CTHULHU_ALT_MODIFIER_MASK
 
             # Create a keybinding handler
             class GestureHandler:
@@ -95,26 +78,43 @@ class APIHelper:
                     self.description = description
 
                 def __call__(self, script, inputEvent):
-                    return self.function(script, inputEvent)
+                    try:
+                        return function(script, inputEvent)
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        import logging
+                        logging.getLogger(__name__).error(f"Error in keybinding handler: {e}")
+                        return True
 
             handler = GestureHandler(function, name)
 
-            # Register the binding with the active script
+            # Create the binding object regardless of whether there's an active script
+            # This allows plugins to define bindings that will work when a script becomes active
             from . import cthulhu_state
-            if cthulhu_state.activeScript:
+            from . import keybindings
-                bindings = cthulhu_state.activeScript.getKeyBindings()
             binding = keybindings.KeyBinding(
                 final_key, 
                 keybindings.defaultModifierMask,
                 modifiers,
                 handler)
-                bindings.add(binding)
 
             # Store binding for later reference
             if contextName not in self._gestureBindings:
                 self._gestureBindings[contextName] = []
             self._gestureBindings[contextName].append(binding)
     
+            # Only add to active script if one exists
+            if cthulhu_state.activeScript:
+                bindings = cthulhu_state.activeScript.getKeyBindings()
+                bindings.add(binding)
+                
+                # Register key grab at the system level
+                grab_ids = self.app.addKeyGrab(binding)
+                
+                # For later removal
+                if grab_ids:
+                    binding._grab_ids = grab_ids
+
+            debug.printMessage(debug.LEVEL_INFO, f"Created binding: {binding.keysymstring} with modifiers {binding.modifiers}", True)
             return binding
 
         return None
@@ -132,10 +132,17 @@ class APIHelper:
             bindings = cthulhu_state.activeScript.getKeyBindings()
             bindings.remove(binding)
 
-        # Remove from our tracking
+        # Remove key grab at system level
+        if hasattr(binding, '_grab_ids'):
+            for grab_id in binding._grab_ids:
+                self.app.removeKeyGrab(grab_id)
+
+        # Remove from tracking
         if contextName in self._gestureBindings:
             if binding in self._gestureBindings[contextName]:
                 self._gestureBindings[contextName].remove(binding)
+
+
 import gi
 import importlib
 import os
@@ -630,6 +637,9 @@ def loadUserSettings(script=None, inputEvent=None, skipReloadMessage=False):
     _scriptManager.activate()
     _eventManager.activate()
 
+    cthulhuApp.getSignalManager().emitSignal('load-setting-begin')
+    cthulhuApp.getPluginSystemManager().register_plugin_keybindings_with_active_script()
+
     cthulhuApp.getSignalManager().emitSignal('load-setting-completed')
 
     debug.printMessage(debug.LEVEL_INFO, 'CTHULHU: User Settings Loaded', True)

src/cthulhu/cthulhuVersion.py

@@ -23,5 +23,5 @@
 # Fork of Orca Screen Reader (GNOME)
 # Original source: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/orca
 
-version = "2025.04.04"
+version = "2025.04.20"
-codeName = "testing"
+codeName = "plugins"

src/cthulhu/debug.py

@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ def println(level, text="", timestamp=False, stack=False):
         text = text.replace("\ufffc", "[OBJ]")
         if timestamp:
             text = text.replace("\n", f"\n{' ' * 18}")
-            text = f"{datetime.now().strftime('%H:%M:%S.%f')} - {text}"
+            text = f"{text} - {datetime.now().strftime('%H:%M:%S.%f')}"
         if stack:
             text += f" {_stackAsString()}"
 

src/cthulhu/keybindings.py

@@ -470,6 +470,10 @@ class KeyBindings:
         given keycode and modifiers, or None if no match exists.
         """
 
+        import logging
+        logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+        logger.info(f"Looking for handler for key: {keyboardEvent.hw_code} with modifiers {keyboardEvent.modifiers}")
+
         matches = []
         candidates = []
         clickCount = keyboardEvent.getClickCount()

src/cthulhu/plugin.py

@@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ class Plugin:
         self.name = ''
         self.version = ''
         self.description = ''
+        self._bindings = None
+        self._gestureBindings = {}
 
     def set_app(self, app):
         """Set the application reference."""
@@ -75,12 +77,16 @@ class Plugin:
             return
         logger.info(f"Deactivating plugin: {self.name}")
 
+    def get_bindings(self):
+        """Get keybindings for this plugin. Override in subclasses."""
+        return self._bindings
+
     def registerGestureByString(self, function, name, gestureString, learnModeEnabled=True):
         """Register a gesture by string."""
         if self.app:
             api_helper = self.app.getAPIHelper()
             if api_helper:
-                return api_helper.registerGestureByString(
+                binding = api_helper.registerGestureByString(
                     function, 
                     name, 
                     gestureString, 
@@ -89,4 +95,13 @@ class Plugin:
                     learnModeEnabled, 
                     contextName=self.module_name
                 )
+
+                # Also store the binding locally so get_bindings() can use it
+                if binding:
+                    if not self._bindings:
+                        from . import keybindings
+                        self._bindings = keybindings.KeyBindings()
+                    self._bindings.add(binding)
+
+                return binding
         return None

src/cthulhu/plugin_system_manager.py

@@ -117,6 +117,96 @@ class PluginSystemManager:
         logger.info(f"System plugins directory: {PluginType.SYSTEM.get_root_dir()}")
         logger.info(f"User plugins directory: {PluginType.USER.get_root_dir()}")
 
+    def register_plugin_global_keybindings(self, plugin):
+        """Register a plugin's keybindings with all scripts."""
+        if not hasattr(plugin, 'get_bindings'):
+            return
+
+        try:
+            bindings = plugin.get_bindings()
+            if not bindings or not bindings.keyBindings:
+                return
+
+            logger.info(f"Registering global keybindings for plugin: {plugin.name}")
+
+            # First register with the active script
+            from . import cthulhu_state
+            if cthulhu_state.activeScript:
+                active_script = cthulhu_state.activeScript
+                for binding in bindings.keyBindings:
+                    active_script.getKeyBindings().add(binding)
+                    grab_ids = self.app.addKeyGrab(binding)
+                    if grab_ids:
+                        binding._grab_ids = grab_ids
+
+            # Store these bindings for future script changes
+            plugin_name = plugin.name or plugin.module_name
+            if not hasattr(self, '_plugin_global_bindings'):
+                self._plugin_global_bindings = {}
+            self._plugin_global_bindings[plugin_name] = bindings
+
+            # Connect to script changes to ensure bindings work with all scripts
+            if not hasattr(self, '_connected_to_script_changes'):
+                signal_manager = self.app.getSignalManager()
+                if signal_manager:
+                    signal_manager.connectSignal('load-setting-completed', self._on_settings_changed, None)
+                    self._connected_to_script_changes = True
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error registering global keybindings for plugin {plugin.name}: {e}")
+            import traceback
+            logger.error(traceback.format_exc())
+
+    def register_plugin_keybindings_with_active_script(self):
+        """Register all plugin keybindings with the active script."""
+
+        if not PLUGGY_AVAILABLE:
+            return
+
+        from . import cthulhu_state
+        if not cthulhu_state.activeScript:
+            logger.warning("No active script available to register plugin keybindings")
+            return
+
+        active_script = cthulhu_state.activeScript
+        logger.info(f"Registering plugin keybindings with active script: {active_script}")
+
+        for pluginInfo in self._plugins.values():
+            if not pluginInfo.loaded or not pluginInfo.instance:
+                continue
+
+            plugin = pluginInfo.instance
+            if not hasattr(plugin, 'get_bindings') or not plugin.get_bindings():
+                continue
+
+            logger.info(f"Registering keybindings for plugin: {plugin.name}")
+            bindings = plugin.get_bindings()
+            for binding in bindings.keyBindings:
+                logger.info(f"Adding binding: {binding.keysymstring} with modifiers {binding.modifiers}")
+                active_script.getKeyBindings().add(binding)
+
+    def _on_settings_changed(self, app=None):
+        """Re-register all plugin keybindings when settings change."""
+        if not hasattr(self, '_plugin_global_bindings'):
+            return
+
+        from . import cthulhu_state
+        if not cthulhu_state.activeScript:
+            return
+
+        active_script = cthulhu_state.activeScript
+        for plugin_name, bindings in self._plugin_global_bindings.items():
+            logger.info(f"Re-registering keybindings for plugin: {plugin_name}")
+            for binding in bindings.keyBindings:
+                # Check if binding already exists
+                if active_script.getKeyBindings().hasKeyBinding(binding, "keysNoMask"):
+                    continue
+
+                active_script.getKeyBindings().add(binding)
+                from . import cthulhu
+                grab_ids = cthulhu.addKeyGrab(binding)
+                if grab_ids:
+                    binding._grab_ids = grab_ids
+
     def _setup_plugin_dirs(self):
         """Ensure plugin directories exist."""
         os.makedirs(PluginType.SYSTEM.get_root_dir(), exist_ok=True)
@@ -413,6 +503,10 @@ class PluginSystemManager:
 
             pluginInfo.loaded = True
             logger.info(f"Successfully loaded plugin: {module_name}")
+
+            # Register any global keybindings from the plugin
+            self.register_plugin_global_keybindings(pluginInfo.instance)
+
             return True
 
         except Exception as e:

src/cthulhu/plugins/DisplayVersion/plugin.py

@@ -40,8 +40,11 @@ class DisplayVersion(Plugin):
                 f'Cthulhu screen reader version {cthulhuVersion.version}-{cthulhuVersion.codeName}', 
                 'kb:cthulhu+shift+v'
             )
+            logger.info(f"Registered keybinding: {self._kb_binding}")
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error activating DisplayVersion plugin: {e}")
+            import traceback
+            logger.error(traceback.format_exc())
     
     @cthulhu_hookimpl
     def deactivate(self, plugin=None):
@@ -55,6 +58,7 @@ class DisplayVersion(Plugin):
     def speakText(self, script=None, inputEvent=None):
         """Speak the Cthulhu version when shortcut is pressed."""
         try:
+            logger.info("DisplayVersion plugin: speakText called")
             if self.app:
                 state = self.app.getDynamicApiManager().getAPI('CthulhuState')
                 if state.activeScript:

src/cthulhu/plugins/self_voice/plugin.py

@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 #
 # Copyright (c) 2024 Stormux
-# Copyright (c) 2010-2012 The Orca Team
-# Copyright (c) 2012 Igalia, S.L.
-# Copyright (c) 2005-2010 Sun Microsystems Inc.
 #
 # This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
 # modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public
@@ -20,8 +17,6 @@
 # Free Software Foundation, Inc., Franklin Street, Fifth Floor,
 # Boston MA  02110-1301 USA.
 #
-# Fork of Orca Screen Reader (GNOME)
-# Original source: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/orca
 
 """Self Voice plugin for Cthulhu screen reader."""
 

src/cthulhu/script_manager.py

@@ -318,6 +318,13 @@ class ScriptManager:
             return
 
         newScript.activate()
+    
+        # Register plugin keybindings with the new active script
+        from . import cthulhu
+        plugin_manager = cthulhu.cthulhuApp.getPluginSystemManager()
+        if plugin_manager:
+            plugin_manager.register_plugin_keybindings_with_active_script()
+        
         tokens = ["SCRIPT MANAGER: Setting active script to", newScript, "reason:", reason]
         debug.printTokens(debug.LEVEL_INFO, tokens, True)