# Speech

> Enables the agent to speak using text-to-speech.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/speech-2` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/speech-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/speech-2/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/speech-2

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## Overview

The Speech Skill allows you to speak to the user using the `SpeakTool`. This is useful for:
- Greeting the user.
- Expressing emotions, mood, and personality.
- Announcing the progress/completion of tasks.
- Providing verbal feedback or alerts.

## Usage

To speak, use the `SpeakTool` with the text you want to say.

### Example

```python
speak_tool(text="Hello, how can I help you today?")
```

## Best Practices

- Keep spoken messages concise and clear.
- Avoid reading large blocks of code or logs.
- Use natural language.
- Do not use exclamation marks.

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