Koroko Speech FAQs

Question 1

What is Koroko Speech?

Accepted Answer

Koroko Speech is a text-to-speech server that utilizes the high-quality Kokoro TTS model. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for easy integration and requires no API key.

Question 2

How can I check the status of the TTS model?

Accepted Answer

Use the `get_model_status` MCP tool.  It returns the current status of the model (uninitialized, initializing, ready, or error) along with retry information.

Question 3

What features does Koroko Speech offer?

Accepted Answer

It offers high-quality speech synthesis, multiple voice options, customizable speech parameters like speed, an MCP-compliant interface, and easy installation without needing an API key.

Question 4

How do I install and run Koroko Speech?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using npm, pnpm, or yarn (e.g., `npm install speech-mcp-server`).  Then run it using `npm start`, optionally customizing the speech speed with `MCP_DEFAULT_SPEECH_SPEED=1.5 npm start`.

Question 5

What MCP tools are available?

Accepted Answer

Koroko Speech provides tools such as `text_to_speech`, `text_to_speech_with_options`, `list_voices`, and `get_model_status` for converting text to speech, customizing voices, and checking model initialization status.

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