sherpa-onnx-tts

Convert text to speech offline using sherpa-onnx voice models.

4|Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-agent-pattern-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherpa-onnx-tts
Source: https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel/tree/main/skills/sherpa-onnx-tts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-agent-pattern-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a local, offline text-to-speech capability, allowing users to convert text into speech without relying on cloud services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Offline TTS: Generate speech output directly from local systems without an internet connection.
  • Custom Voice Models: Users can select from various voice models for different accents and styles.
  • Integration: Works seamlessly with local text processing tools and applications.

Quick Start

Use the sherpa-onnx-tts skill to convert the text "Hello from local TTS." to speech and save it as 'greeting.wav'.

Frequently Asked Questions about sherpa-onnx-tts

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate speech from text locally without an internet connection?

Offline text-to-speech generation converts text to audio directly on your local system. This Skill uses the sherpa-onnx library to synthesize speech without requiring any cloud services or internet dependency.

Can I use custom voice models for offline voice generation?

Yes, offline voice generation supports custom voice models. You can select from various voice models within the sherpa-onnx library to achieve different accents and styles for your synthesized speech output.

What's the best way to integrate offline TTS with local text processing tools?

The best way to integrate offline TTS is using sherpa-onnx, which works seamlessly with local text processing applications. It processes text input locally and outputs audio files like WAV without needing external APIs.

Does offline text-to-speech work without installing cloud service dependencies?

Yes, offline text-to-speech works completely without cloud service dependencies. The Skill operates entirely locally using the sherpa-onnx library, requiring no internet connection to generate speech audio from text.

How do I convert text to speech and save the output as a WAV file?

To convert text to speech, provide your text string to the Skill and specify a WAV output filename. The local TTS engine processes the text and saves the generated speech audio directly to your specified file.

Are there limitations when using local TTS compared to cloud-based speech generation?

Local TTS limitations center on hardware resources and available voice models, as processing relies entirely on your system. However, it provides complete data privacy and functions without internet access, unlike cloud-based generation.