sherpa-onnx-tts

Generate WAV speech audio from text using local sherpa-onnx runtime and voice models.

Updated Aug 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JoeyJoziah/investment-analysis-platform --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-joeyjoziah
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherpa-onnx-tts
Source: https://github.com/JoeyJoziah/investment-analysis-platform/tree/main/.claude/skills/sherpa-onnx-tts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JoeyJoziah/investment-analysis-platform --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-joeyjoziah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the need for cloud text-to-speech services by generating speech audio locally from plain text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Offline Speech Generation: Convert text into WAV audio without sending content to external APIs.
  • Portable CLI Workflow: Works across macOS, Linux, and Windows with a runtime and voice model installed locally.
  • Robust Model Resolution: Automatically locates model, token, and data files when they are present in the expected directories.
  • Use Case: Produce narration for a draft script, create accessibility audio for notes, or batch-generate local voice prompts for an app prototype.

Quick Start

Use sherpa-onnx-tts to convert your text into a local audio file by providing the runtime and model directories and the text you want spoken.

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 audio from text locally without using cloud APIs?

To generate speech audio locally, you can use an offline text-to-speech runtime to convert plain text into WAV audio. This approach removes the need for cloud services by performing voice synthesis directly on your desktop platform.

How do I set up an offline text-to-speech environment for local voice synthesis?

Local voice synthesis setup requires installing a compatible runtime and voice model files on your system. You must configure platform-specific library paths so the runtime can automatically locate the model, token, and data files in their expected directories.

Can I batch generate WAV audio files from plain text offline?

Yes, you can batch generate WAV audio files offline. This local synthesis approach supports converting multiple text inputs into audio for batch voice generation, app prototype prompts, and accessibility output without external API calls.

Does offline text-to-speech work across macOS, Linux, and Windows?

Yes, offline text-to-speech works across macOS, Linux, and Windows. It operates as a portable CLI workflow, requiring only a local runtime and voice model to execute deterministic audio generation on your specific desktop platform.

Why does my local text-to-speech synthesis fail to find the voice model files?

Local text-to-speech synthesis fails when platform-specific library paths are not handled correctly. Ensure the runtime, compatible voice model files, token, and data files are present in their expected directories for deterministic execution.