sherpa-onnx-tts
Local text-to-speech via sherpa-onnx (offline, no cloud)
Best use case
sherpa-onnx-tts is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Local text-to-speech via sherpa-onnx (offline, no cloud)
Teams using sherpa-onnx-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/sherpa-onnx-tts/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How sherpa-onnx-tts Compares
| Feature / Agent | sherpa-onnx-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?
Local text-to-speech via sherpa-onnx (offline, no cloud)
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
# sherpa-onnx-tts
Local TTS using the sherpa-onnx offline CLI.
## Install
1. Download the runtime for your OS (extracts into `~/.understudy/tools/sherpa-onnx-tts/runtime`)
2. Download a voice model (extracts into `~/.understudy/tools/sherpa-onnx-tts/models`)
Update `~/.understudy/config.json5`:
```json5
{
skills: {
entries: {
"sherpa-onnx-tts": {
env: {
SHERPA_ONNX_RUNTIME_DIR: "~/.understudy/tools/sherpa-onnx-tts/runtime",
SHERPA_ONNX_MODEL_DIR: "~/.understudy/tools/sherpa-onnx-tts/models/vits-piper-en_US-lessac-high",
},
},
},
},
}
```
The wrapper lives in this skill folder. Run it directly, or add the wrapper to PATH:
```bash
export PATH="{baseDir}/bin:$PATH"
```
## Usage
```bash
{baseDir}/bin/sherpa-onnx-tts -o ./tts.wav "Hello from local TTS."
```
Notes:
- Pick a different model from the sherpa-onnx `tts-models` release if you want another voice.
- If the model dir has multiple `.onnx` files, set `SHERPA_ONNX_MODEL_FILE` or pass `--model-file`.
- You can also pass `--tokens-file` or `--data-dir` to override the defaults.
- Windows: run `node {baseDir}\\bin\\sherpa-onnx-tts -o tts.wav "Hello from local TTS."`Related Skills
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