osay

Convert text to natural-sounding speech with multiple voices and streaming.

3|Updated Jun 4, 2021

Search Tags:#cli #text-to-speech #audio #tts #pronunciation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/dotfiles --skill osay

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: osay
Source: https://github.com/tizee/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/osay
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tizee/dotfiles --skill osay

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates text-to-speech tasks from the command line, enabling pronunciation checks, reading content aloud, and audio generation without leaving your terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pronunciation checks: Hear correct pronunciations of unfamiliar words and names.
Content reading: Read articles, docs, or notes aloud for convenience.
Audio generation: Save speech to audio files for podcasts, reminders, or language practice.

Quick Start

In your terminal, run: osay "Hello, world!"

Frequently Asked Questions about osay

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert text to speech from the command line?▼

Text-to-speech conversion from the CLI reads your input aloud or saves it as audio. Use osay followed by your text: osay "Hello, world!" plays the speech immediately, or use file and playback options to save or stream the output for later use.

Can I check the pronunciation of words and names at the CLI?▼

Pronunciation checks via text-to-speech let you hear correct articulation of unfamiliar words and names without leaving your terminal. Pass the word or name to osay and listen to the generated speech output.

What audio options does command-line text-to-speech support?▼

CLI text-to-speech workflows support multiple voices, file output formats, playback modes, streaming capability, and caching to optimize repeated requests. Configure speech instructions to customize voice, speed, and other parameters for your use case.

Can I save speech output as audio files for podcasts or language practice?▼

Audio file generation from text-to-speech enables creation of podcast content, reminders, and language-learning materials directly from the command line. Use file output options to save generated speech in your preferred format and integrate into larger workflows.

Does text-to-speech work for reading articles and documents aloud?▼

Content reading via text-to-speech automates reading articles, documentation, and notes aloud for accessibility and convenience. Pipe document text to osay or pass file content to generate natural-sounding audio output without manual narration.

What are the limitations of CLI-based text-to-speech for batch processing?▼

CLI text-to-speech caching and streaming capabilities support repeated requests efficiently, but batch processing scale depends on your system's resources and voice API rate limits. Plan for streaming and caching strategies when automating large-volume audio generation workflows.