Claude TTS FAQs

Question 1

Can I customize the speech output, such as speed or auto-speaking?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Claude TTS provides full control over speech settings. You can adjust the playback speed from 0.5x to 2.0x, choose from any of the available voices, and activate an 'auto-speak' mode to automatically narrate every Claude Code response.

Question 2

Does Claude TTS operate completely offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a one-time initial download of the Kokoro AI model (approximately 200MB), Claude TTS functions entirely offline. It processes all text-to-speech requests locally on your machine, ensuring privacy and eliminating internet dependency for speech generation.

Question 3

What is Claude TTS and how does it benefit Claude Code users?

Accepted Answer

Claude TTS is a free, local, and offline text-to-speech server designed to integrate seamlessly with Claude Code. It gives Claude a voice, allowing it to read responses aloud, which enhances interactive coding workflows without needing an internet connection or incurring API costs.

Question 4

What voice and language options are available with Claude TTS?

Accepted Answer

Claude TTS offers a diverse selection of 54 unique voices across 8 different languages. These include American/British English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Mandarin, allowing for varied auditory experiences.

Question 5

Is Claude TTS genuinely free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Claude TTS is entirely free. It leverages the open-source Kokoro AI model, runs locally on your machine, and incurs no API costs, subscription fees, or hidden charges, offering a zero-cost text-to-speech solution for Claude Code.

Claude TTS

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