sherpa-onnx-tts

Name: sherpa-onnx-tts
Availability: InStock
Author: Aayushsoam

Synthesize speech from text using the sherpa-onnx offline runtime.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#runtime #offline #text-to-speech #model #local #tts #sherpa-onnx

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-aayushsoam

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherpa-onnx-tts
Source: https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus/tree/main/skills/sherpa-onnx-tts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-aayushsoam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Local text-to-speech generation without cloud services, enabling privacy and offline operation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Offline TTS using sherpa-onnx runtime.
Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS) via environment variables and downloadable runtimes.
Simple wrapper that can be run directly from the skill folder or added to PATH.
Use cases include accessibility tools, voice-enabled desktop apps, and offline assistants.

Quick Start

Synthesize speech from text using the sherpa-onnx offline TTS wrapper.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherpa-onnx-tts

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I run text-to-speech offline on Windows, Linux, or macOS?▼

You can run offline text-to-speech on Windows, Linux, or macOS by using the sherpa-onnx runtime to synthesize speech locally without requiring cloud services.

What environment variables do I need to set for local voice synthesis?▼

Local voice synthesis requires setting the SHERPA_ONNX_RUNTIME_DIR and SHERPA_ONNX_MODEL_DIR environment variables to specify the downloaded runtimes and models.

Can I use offline TTS for privacy-focused desktop applications?▼

Yes, offline TTS is ideal for privacy-focused desktop applications because it enables local voice synthesis without sending text data to external cloud services.

What is the best way to generate speech from text without an internet connection?▼

The best way to generate speech from text without an internet connection is using an offline runtime wrapper like sherpa-onnx that handles local model inference directly on your machine.

Do I need to download models separately to use sherpa-onnx-tts?▼

Yes, you must download the required runtime and models separately as described in the Install section, then point the environment variables to their directories to start synthesizing speech.

When should I use offline TTS instead of cloud-based speech synthesis?▼

Use offline TTS instead of cloud-based speech synthesis when you need strict data privacy, operate in environments without internet access, or build offline accessibility tools and voice assistants.