speech

Convert input text to speech audio via the OpenAI Audio API.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pchemguy/Dummy --skill speech-pchemguy
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Skill: speech
Source: https://github.com/pchemguy/Dummy/tree/main/docs/AgentSkills/openai/skills/skills/.curated/speech
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pchemguy/Dummy --skill speech-pchemguy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill converts user-provided text into natural-sounding speech using a set of built-in voices, enabling quick narration, accessibility reads, and audio prompts without manual recording. It leverages the OpenAI Audio API via a bundled CLI to generate audio reliably, with a simple workflow and dependency on an API key for live calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text-to-speech narration and voiceover generation for demos, product videos, IVR prompts, and accessibility reads.
  • Batch speech generation from multiple prompts or lines, with deterministic outputs via the bundled CLI.
  • Easy integration into automation pipelines using the provided scripts and documentation.

Quick Start

Run the bundled CLI (scripts/text_to_speech.py) with your text input to generate speech audio.

Frequently Asked Questions about speech

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

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How do I generate speech from text using OpenAI?

To generate speech from text, this tool uses the OpenAI Audio API with built-in voices to transform your input into natural-sounding audio. You can run the bundled CLI script at scripts/text_to_speech.py with your text input to create speech audio files.

Can I do batch text-to-speech generation for multiple prompts?

Yes, batch text-to-speech generation is supported for converting multiple prompts or lines into audio. The bundled CLI script processes multiple inputs deterministically, allowing you to automate narration or voiceover generation for a series of text lines.

Do I need an OPENAI_API_KEY to convert text to audio?

Yes, you need an OPENAI_API_KEY to convert text to audio because the tool relies on the OpenAI Audio API for live calls. This environment variable is required to authenticate requests and generate natural-sounding speech audio from your input text.

What's the best way to automate voiceover generation for product demos?

The best way to automate voiceover generation for demos is to integrate the bundled CLI script into your automation pipelines. By passing text prompts to the text_to_speech.py script, you can reliably produce audio narrations and IVR prompts without manual recording.

Does text-to-speech automation work for accessibility reads?

Text-to-speech automation works effectively for accessibility reads by converting written content into natural audio using built-in voices. The tool leverages the OpenAI Audio API to provide quick narration capabilities, ensuring your text content is accessible as spoken audio.

Are there limitations when using OpenAI built-in voices for speech generation?

A limitation of using OpenAI built-in voices for speech generation is that you are restricted to the available preset voices and require an active API connection. Live calls depend on the OpenAI Audio API, meaning outputs are constrained by the API's current voice selection and rate limits.