kokoro-tts
Generate spoken audio from text using the local Kokoro TTS engine. Use when the user asks to "say" something, requests a voice message, or wants text converted to speech.
Best use case
kokoro-tts is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate spoken audio from text using the local Kokoro TTS engine. Use when the user asks to "say" something, requests a voice message, or wants text converted to speech.
Teams using kokoro-tts should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/kokoro-tts/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How kokoro-tts Compares
| Feature / Agent | kokoro-tts | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate spoken audio from text using the local Kokoro TTS engine. Use when the user asks to "say" something, requests a voice message, or wants text converted to speech.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Kokoro TTS This skill allows you to generate high-quality AI speech using a local or remote Kokoro-TTS instance. ## Configuration The skill uses the `KOKORO_API_URL` environment variable to locate the API. - **Default:** `http://localhost:8880/v1/audio/speech` - **To Configure:** Add `KOKORO_API_URL=http://your-server:port/v1/audio/speech` to your `.env` file or environment. ## Usage To generate speech, run the included Node.js script. ### Command ```bash node skills/kokoro-tts/scripts/tts.js "<text>" [voice] [speed] ``` - **text**: The text to speak. Wrap in quotes. - **voice**: (Optional) The voice ID. Defaults to `af_heart`. - **speed**: (Optional) Speech speed (0.25 to 4.0). Defaults to `1.0`. ### Example ```bash node skills/kokoro-tts/scripts/tts.js "Hello Ed, this is Theosaurus speaking." af_nova ``` ### Output The script will output a single line starting with `MEDIA:` followed by the path to the generated MP3 file. OpenClaw will automatically pick this up and send it as an audio attachment. Example Output: `MEDIA: media/tts_1706745000000.mp3` ## Available Voices Common choices: - `af_heart` (Default, Female, Warm) - `af_nova` (Female, Professional) - `am_adam` (Male, Deep) - `bf_alice` (British Female) For a full list, see [references/voices.md](references/voices.md) or query the API.
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