audio-tts

Convert text to speech and manipulate audio via APIs and command-line tools.

3|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills --skill audio-tts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: audio-tts
Source: https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/audio-tts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jholhewres/goclaw-skills --skill audio-tts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a versatile solution for converting text into spoken audio and performing various audio manipulations, streamlining content creation and accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text-to-Speech (TTS): Generate speech from text using multiple high-quality services like OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Google Cloud, and Amazon Polly.
  • Audio Manipulation: Modify audio files by changing speed, volume, trimming, converting formats, and merging clips using ffmpeg.
  • Speech-to-Text (STT): Transcribe audio files back into text using OpenAI's Whisper model.
  • Use Case: Generate an audio version of a blog post for a podcast, create voiceovers for videos, or transcribe meeting recordings.

Quick Start

Use the audio-tts skill to convert the text "This is a test" into speech using the OpenAI TTS API with the 'alloy' voice.

Frequently Asked Questions about audio-tts

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert text to speech using OpenAI or ElevenLabs?

Text to speech conversion is achieved by sending text inputs to APIs like OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Google Cloud TTS, or AWS Polly via curl and processing the returned audio data into playable voiceover files.

Can I transcribe audio files back into text with Whisper?

Yes, audio files can be transcribed back into text. The Skill supports speech-to-text transcription by leveraging OpenAI's Whisper model to convert spoken audio content into written text.

What do I need to manipulate audio files like changing speed or trimming clips?

To manipulate audio files by changing speed, volume, or trimming clips, you need ffmpeg installed, along with curl and jq for handling API interactions and processing JSON outputs.

Does this text to speech Skill work with Amazon Polly and Google Cloud TTS?

Yes, this text to speech Skill works with Amazon Polly and Google Cloud TTS. It supports multiple high-quality services, requiring valid API keys to authenticate and generate audio.

What's the best way to generate a podcast audio version of a blog post?

The best way to generate a podcast audio version of a blog post is to pass the text into the Skill's text to speech feature, utilizing APIs like OpenAI to create a spoken audio summary.