TTS FAQs

Question 1

What audio formats does TTS support?

Accepted Answer

TTS supports various audio output formats, including MP3 (default), WAV, OPUS, AAC, FLAC, and PCM. You can specify the desired format using the `--format` option.

Question 2

What is TTS and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

TTS is a tool that converts text into spoken audio using the OpenAI TTS API. It can be used as an MCP server for integration with applications like Claude Desktop or as a standalone command-line tool.

Question 3

Can I customize the voice used for text-to-speech?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TTS supports multiple voice characters, such as alloy, nova, echo, and more. Use the `--voice` option followed by the desired voice name. You can also use `--speed` for speech speed.

Question 4

How do I integrate TTS with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Configure Claude Desktop's `claude_desktop_config.json` file to include TTS as an MCP server, providing the path to `tts-mcp-server.js` and your OpenAI API key. See the README for detailed instructions.

Question 5

Do I need to install TTS, or can I run it directly?

Accepted Answer

You can either install TTS from the repository using npm, or you can run it directly without installation using `npx tts-mcp`.

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