tts
Convert text to speech using Hume AI (or OpenAI) API. Use when the user asks for an audio message, a voice reply, or to hear something "of vive voix".
Best use case
tts is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Convert text to speech using Hume AI (or OpenAI) API. Use when the user asks for an audio message, a voice reply, or to hear something "of vive voix".
Teams using 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/tts/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How tts Compares
| Feature / Agent | 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?
Convert text to speech using Hume AI (or OpenAI) API. Use when the user asks for an audio message, a voice reply, or to hear something "of vive voix".
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
# Text-to-Speech (TTS)
Convert text to speech and generate audio files (MP3).
## Hume AI (Preferred)
- **Preferred Voice**: `9e1f9e4f-691a-4bb0-b87c-e306a4c838ef`
- **Keys**: Stored in environment as `HUME_API_KEY` and `HUME_SECRET_KEY`.
### Usage
```bash
HUME_API_KEY="..." HUME_SECRET_KEY="..." node {baseDir}/scripts/generate_hume_speech.js --text "Hello Jonathan" --output "output.mp3"
```
## OpenAI (Legacy)
- **Preferred Voice**: `nova`
- **Usage**: `OPENAI_API_KEY="..." node {baseDir}/scripts/generate_speech.js --text "..." --output "..."`
## General Notes
- The scripts print a `MEDIA:` line with the absolute path to the generated file.
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