speak
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TTS Voice Mode
You now have access to text-to-speech via the claude-say MCP server.
Available MCP Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
speak(text, voice?, speed?) |
Add text to queue, returns immediately (preferred for natural flow) |
speak_and_wait(text, voice?, speed?) |
Speak and block until complete (use when expecting a response) |
stop_speaking() |
Stop immediately and clear the queue |
start_stop_hotkey(key?) |
Enable stop hotkey (default: cmd_r) - press to stop TTS anytime |
stop_stop_hotkey() |
Disable the stop hotkey |
When to use which tool
- speak(): Default choice. Queue multiple sentences for natural, flowing speech. Returns immediately so you can queue several messages.
- speak_and_wait(): Use when you need to ask a question and wait for the user to respond, or when you need to ensure speech completes before taking an action.