About this skill
This skill empowers AI agents to seamlessly integrate advanced text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (STT) functionalities powered by fal.ai's cutting-edge audio models. It allows agents to generate natural-sounding spoken responses from text input and accurately transcribe spoken language into text, facilitating more interactive, accessible, and conversational AI experiences.
Best use case
Generating audio responses for conversational AI agents; transcribing user voice commands or queries into text for processing; creating spoken content from written text like narrations or audio summaries; enabling voice interaction in applications where users prefer speaking over typing.
Text-to-speech and speech-to-text using fal.ai audio models
Accurate conversion of provided text into an audio file (text-to-speech), reliable transcription of audio input into text (speech-to-text), and seamless integration of voice capabilities within an AI agent's workflow.
Practical example
Example input
Agent request for text-to-speech: `fal-audio.generate_speech(text="How may I help you today?")` Agent request for speech-to-text: `fal-audio.transcribe_audio(audio_url="https://example.com/user_voice_input.wav")`
Example output
Text-to-speech output: `{"audio_url": "https://fal.ai/generated_audio_output.mp3"}`
Speech-to-text output: `{"transcribed_text": "How may I help you today?"}`When to use this skill
- When an AI agent needs to communicate via audio output or interpret spoken input from users. For applications requiring high-quality, low-latency audio processing via fal.ai models, enhancing user experience through voice interactions, or providing accessibility features.
When not to use this skill
- When the task does not involve any audio input or output, or when an alternative text-to-speech/speech-to-text provider is already integrated or preferred. This skill is also not suitable for scenarios strictly requiring offline audio processing, as fal.ai is a cloud-based service.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/fal-audio/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How fal-audio Compares
| Feature / Agent | fal-audio | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Claude | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | medium | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Text-to-speech and speech-to-text using fal.ai audio models
Which AI agents support this skill?
This skill is designed for Claude.
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as medium. You can find the installation instructions above.
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.
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SKILL.md Source
# Fal Audio ## Overview Text-to-speech and speech-to-text using fal.ai audio models ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to work with text-to-speech and speech-to-text using fal.ai audio models. ## Instructions This skill provides guidance and patterns for text-to-speech and speech-to-text using fal.ai audio models. For more information, see the [source repository](https://github.com/fal-ai-community/skills/blob/main/skills/claude.ai/fal-audio/SKILL.md).
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