tts

Convert text into speech with adjustable rate and voice selection.

23|4|Updated Sep 5, 2013

Search Tags:#audio #tts #speech #text to speech #read aloud

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/drn/dots --skill tts-drn

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tts
Source: https://github.com/drn/dots/tree/main/agents/skills/tts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/drn/dots --skill tts-drn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows the AI to vocalize text, making information more accessible and engaging for the user.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read Aloud: Converts provided text into spoken audio.
Summarization: Can speak concise summaries of recent outputs or findings.
Use Case: When asked to "read the latest update," the AI can use this skill to speak a brief summary of the recent changes.

Quick Start

Use the tts skill to speak the phrase "Hello, world!".

Frequently Asked Questions about tts

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert text into speech from the command line?▼

To convert text to speech, this utility processes provided text strings and vocalizes them aloud. It uses a command-line text-to-speech engine to generate spoken audio directly from the input text.

Can I adjust the speech rate and voice for text read aloud?▼

Yes, you can customize text read aloud output by adjusting both the speech rate and selecting different voices. This allows for customized auditory delivery tailored to specific listening preferences.

What is the best way to read aloud a summary of recent updates?▼

The best way to read aloud a summary is to pass the concise text directly to the text-to-speech utility. It facilitates auditory delivery of information by converting the summary into spoken audio output.

Does the text to speech utility require external dependencies to vocalize text?▼

No external dependencies are required to vocalize text using the text to speech utility. It operates independently using built-in scripts to execute the speech conversion and auditory output.

When should I use a text to speech skill instead of displaying text visually?▼

Use a text to speech skill when auditory delivery of information is more accessible or engaging for the user. It is ideal for direct user requests, spoken confirmations, or listening to summaries.