text-to-speech
Installation
SKILL.md
Text to Speech
Convert text to audio. Three engine options from instant offline to high-quality cloud.
Engines Overview
| Engine | Quality | Speed | Cost | Install |
|---|---|---|---|---|
say (macOS) |
Decent | Instant | Free | Built-in |
sherpa-onnx-tts |
Good | Fast | Free | pip install |
| ElevenLabs API | Excellent | ~2s | Paid | API key |
Default: use say for quick playback, save to file with -o.
Engine 1: macOS say (Built-in, No Install)
# Speak immediately
say "Hello, world!"