mac-tts
Text-to-speech using macOS built-in `say` command. Use for voice notifications, audio alerts, reading text aloud, or announcing messages through Mac speakers. Supports multiple languages including Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, etc.
Best use case
mac-tts is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Text-to-speech using macOS built-in `say` command. Use for voice notifications, audio alerts, reading text aloud, or announcing messages through Mac speakers. Supports multiple languages including Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, etc.
Teams using mac-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/mac-tts/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How mac-tts Compares
| Feature / Agent | mac-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?
Text-to-speech using macOS built-in `say` command. Use for voice notifications, audio alerts, reading text aloud, or announcing messages through Mac speakers. Supports multiple languages including Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, etc.
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
# mac-tts Use macOS built-in `say` command for text-to-speech output through system speakers. ## Basic Usage ```bash say "Hello, this is a test" ``` ## With Voice Selection ```bash say -v "Meijia" "你好，這是測試" # 台灣中文 (推薦) say -v "Tingting" "你好，这是测试" # 簡體中文 say -v "Samantha" "Hello world" # 英文 ``` ## Common Chinese Voices (zh_TW) | Voice | Description | |-------|-------------| | Meijia | 美佳 - 自然女聲 (推薦) | | Flo | 年輕女聲 | | Eddy | 男聲 | | Reed | 男聲 | | Sandy | 女聲 | | Shelley | 女聲 | ## List All Available Voices ```bash say -v "?" # 全部語音 say -v "?" | grep zh_TW # 只列台灣中文 ``` ## Volume Control Check/adjust system volume before speaking: ```bash # Check current volume (0-100) and mute status osascript -e "output volume of (get volume settings)" osascript -e "output muted of (get volume settings)" # Unmute osascript -e "set volume without output muted" # Set volume (0-100) osascript -e "set volume output volume 70" ``` ## Use Cases - **通知**: `say -v "Meijia" "外送到了"` - **提醒**: `say -v "Meijia" "會議即將開始"` - **警告**: `say -v "Meijia" "注意，有新的緊急訊息"` ## Notes - Runs synchronously (blocks until speech completes) - Add `&` for async: `say "message" &` - Works only on macOS
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