add-mouth

Convert text to speech in Founder OS using system or external engines.

2|Updated Apr 20, 2026

Search Tags:#accessibility #text-to-speech #audio rendering #voice output #Founder OS

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ARCASSystems/FounderOS --skill add-mouth

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: add-mouth
Source: https://github.com/ARCASSystems/FounderOS/tree/main/skills/add-mouth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ARCASSystems/FounderOS --skill add-mouth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The skill allows the system to read text aloud, providing an alternative form of output to standard text-based interfaces, making Founder OS accessible and easy to use for a wider range of users.

Core Features & Use Cases

Text-to-Speech Conversion: Converts any readable text into spoken language.
Voice Options: Utilizes the operating system's default speech tools and offers options for using Piper or ElevenLabs for enhanced or premium voice capabilities.
Quick Activation: Triggers voice reading via predefined trigger words, improving accessibility.

Quick Start

Set up text-to-speech for your Founder OS instance with the command 'python skills/add-mouth/setup.py'.

Frequently Asked Questions about add-mouth

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I add text-to-speech to Founder OS?▼

To add text-to-speech to Founder OS, run 'python skills/add-mouth/setup.py', which configures the system to read text aloud using built-in OS speech synthesis tools like Windows SAPI, macOS say, or Linux spd-say.

What speech synthesis engines work with text-to-speech on macOS, Windows, and Linux?▼

Text-to-speech works with built-in engines including macOS say, Windows SAPI, and Linux spd-say or espeak-ng. It also supports optional external engines like Piper and ElevenLabs for enhanced or premium voice quality.

Do I need Python to enable voice output in Founder OS?▼

Yes, you need Python installed to enable voice output in Founder OS. The setup script requires a Python environment to configure the text-to-speech functionality and integrate the necessary speech synthesis tools.

Can I use ElevenLabs for premium voice rendering in Founder OS?▼

Yes, you can use ElevenLabs for premium voice rendering in Founder OS. The system supports optional third-party services like ElevenLabs and Piper to provide enhanced voice capabilities beyond default operating system tools.

When should I use text-to-speech for accessibility in my operating system environment?▼

You should use text-to-speech for accessibility when users need an audio representation of textual content. It provides an alternative output format for better accessibility or user preference within the Founder OS environment.