sherpa-onnx-tts

Generate speech audio locally from text using sherpa-onnx runtime.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-kolbick
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sherpa-onnx-tts
Source: https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot/tree/main/skills/sherpa-onnx-tts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill sherpa-onnx-tts-kolbick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a local, offline text-to-speech (TTS) solution, eliminating the need for cloud-based services and ensuring privacy and accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Local TTS: Generates speech audio directly on your machine without internet connectivity.
  • Privacy-Focused: Keeps your audio data local, ideal for sensitive applications.
  • Offline Capability: Functions reliably even in environments with no internet access.
  • Use Case: Convert meeting notes or generated reports into spoken audio files for later review or for users with visual impairments, all without sending data to external servers.

Quick Start

Use the sherpa-onnx-tts skill to convert the text "This is a test of the local text to speech system" into an audio file named output.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 audio offline without sending data to cloud services?

Offline text-to-speech synthesis generates speech audio locally on your machine using the sherpa-onnx runtime and voice models, ensuring your data remains private without requiring internet connectivity.

Can I use local text-to-speech to convert meeting notes into spoken audio files?

Local text-to-speech converts text inputs like meeting notes or generated reports into spoken audio files, enabling later review or accessibility for users with visual impairments entirely offline.

Does offline TTS work with specific operating systems and environment variables?

Offline text-to-speech supports various operating systems but requires configuring specific environment variables for the runtime and model directories to locate the necessary voice models.

What is the best way to run text-to-speech synthesis in environments with no internet access?

Running local text-to-speech synthesis using the sherpa-onnx runtime is the best way to function reliably without internet access, as it processes all audio generation directly on your machine.

How do I convert text into a WAV audio file using local TTS?

Local text-to-speech converts input text into audio files by leveraging the sherpa-onnx runtime, outputting formats like WAV directly to your local storage for immediate playback.