podcastifier

Convert newsletter and email text into MP3 podcast audio.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cnbison/lbc-skills --skill podcastifier
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: podcastifier
Source: https://github.com/cnbison/lbc-skills/tree/main/skills/agents-skill-podcastifier
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cnbison/lbc-skills --skill podcastifier

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python, ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Converts incoming text such as emails or newsletters into short, automated TTS podcasts, streamlining content dissemination.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Content Conversion: Parses plain text or HTML emails and newsletters, extracting story bullets.
  • Audio Generation: Generates speech chunks with adjustable length and concatenates them into a single MP3 file using ffmpeg.
  • Use Case: A content creator quickly turns daily newsletters into shareable audio summaries for subscribers by providing the newsletter text and receiving a ready-to-listen MP3.

Quick Start

Provide the newsletter text file to the skill to generate a podcast MP3 ready for distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions about podcastifier

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn newsletter text into an audio podcast automatically?

To turn newsletter text into an audio podcast, you provide the plain text or HTML content to the skill, which parses story bullets and generates speech chunks. It then concatenates these chunks into a single MP3 file ready for distribution using ffmpeg.

What is automated text-to-speech conversion for email content?

Automated text-to-speech conversion for email content is the process of parsing plain text or HTML emails to extract stories, synthesizing speech chunks, and merging them into an MP3 file. This streamlines content dissemination by creating shareable audio summaries.

Do I need Python and ffmpeg to generate audio summaries from newsletters?

Yes, you need Python and ffmpeg to generate audio summaries, along with a TTS provider API such as ElevenLabs. These dependencies are required to synthesize speech chunks and concatenate them into a final MP3 podcast file.

Can I use HTML emails to create TTS podcast episodes?

Yes, you can use HTML emails to create TTS podcast episodes. The skill parses plain text or HTML emails and newsletters, extracting story bullets to generate adjustable speech chunks that are concatenated into a single MP3 file.

What is the best way to distribute daily newsletters as audio files?

The best way to distribute daily newsletters as audio files is by automating text parsing and speech synthesis to create a ready-to-listen MP3. This approach allows content creators to quickly generate shareable audio summaries for subscribers.