# Text To Speech

> Convert text to natural speech with DIA TTS, Kokoro, Chatterbox, and more via inference.sh CLI. Models: DIA TTS (conversational), Kokoro TTS, Chatterbox, Higgs Audio, VibeVoice (podcasts). Capabilities: text-to-speech, voice cloning, multi-speaker dialogue, podcast generation, expressive s...

- Skill: `jantoniofc/text-to-speech` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jantoniofc/text-to-speech`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jantoniofc/text-to-speech/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner WARNING, skillspector CAUTION)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- License: MIT
- Author: JantonioFC (https://skillmd.com/u/jantoniofc)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jantoniofc/text-to-speech

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# Text-to-Speech

## When to Use

Use this skill as needed to perform the specified automation task.

Convert text to natural speech via [inference.sh](https://inference.sh) CLI.

![Text-to-Speech](https://cloud.inference.sh/u/4mg21r6ta37mpaz6ktzwtt8krr/01jz00krptarq4bwm89g539aea.png)

## Quick Start

```bash
# Install CLI
curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login

# Generate speech
infsh app run infsh/kokoro-tts --input '{"text": "Hello, welcome to our product demo."}'
```

## Available Models

| Model | App ID | Best For |
|-------|--------|----------|
| DIA TTS | `infsh/dia-tts` | Conversational, expressive |
| Kokoro TTS | `infsh/kokoro-tts` | Fast, natural |
| Chatterbox | `infsh/chatterbox` | General purpose |
| Higgs Audio | `infsh/higgs-audio` | Emotional control |
| VibeVoice | `infsh/vibevoice` | Podcasts, long-form |

## Browse All Audio Apps

```bash
infsh app list --category audio
```

## Examples

### Basic Text-to-Speech

```bash
infsh app run infsh/kokoro-tts --input '{"text": "Welcome to our tutorial."}'
```

### Conversational TTS with DIA

```bash
infsh app sample infsh/dia-tts --save input.json

# Edit input.json:
# {
#   "text": "Hey! How are you doing today? I'm really excited to share this with you.",
#   "voice": "conversational"
# }

infsh app run infsh/dia-tts --input input.json
```

### Long-form Audio (Podcasts)

```bash
infsh app sample infsh/vibevoice --save input.json

# Edit input.json with your podcast script
infsh app run infsh/vibevoice --input input.json
```

### Expressive Speech with Higgs

```bash
infsh app sample infsh/higgs-audio --save input.json

# {
#   "text": "This is absolutely incredible!",
#   "emotion": "excited"
# }

infsh app run infsh/higgs-audio --input input.json
```

## Use Cases

- **Voiceovers**: Product demos, explainer videos
- **Audiobooks**: Convert text to spoken word
- **Podcasts**: Generate podcast episodes
- **Accessibility**: Make content accessible
- **IVR**: Phone system voice prompts
- **Video Narration**: Add narration to videos

## Combine with Video

Generate speech, then create a talking head video:

```bash
# 1. Generate speech
infsh app run infsh/kokoro-tts --input '{"text": "Your script here"}' > speech.json

# 2. Use the audio URL with OmniHuman for avatar video
infsh app run bytedance/omnihuman-1-5 --input '{
  "image_url": "https://portrait.jpg",
  "audio_url": "<audio-url-from-step-1>"
}'
```

## Related Skills

```bash
# Full platform skill (all 150+ apps)
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@inference-sh

# AI avatars (combine TTS with talking heads)
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-avatar-video

# AI music generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-music-generation

# Speech-to-text (transcription)
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@speech-to-text

# Video generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-video-generation
```

Browse all apps: `infsh app list`

## Documentation

- [Running Apps](https://inference.sh/docs/apps/running) - How to run apps via CLI
- [Audio Transcription Example](https://inference.sh/docs/examples/audio-transcription) - Audio processing workflows
- [Apps Overview](https://inference.sh/docs/apps/overview) - Understanding the app ecosystem