Dnvriend Kokoro Tts Tool
dnvriend-kokoro-tts-tool is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that exposes a local Kokoro TTS CLI for on-device speech on Apple Silicon.
by dnvriend · github.com/dnvriend/kokoro-tts-tool
Add a local Kokoro text-to-speech CLI so Claude Code or scripts can narrate copy on Apple Silicon without cloud TTS bills.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install dnvriend-kokoro-tts-tool@dnvriend/kokoro-tts-toolBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:dnvriend/kokoro-tts-tool") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:dnvriend/kokoro-tts-tool").
What it does
dnvriend-kokoro-tts-tool is a lean Claude Code plugin packaging a CLI that turns text into speech using Kokoro TTS on Apple Silicon machines. Solo builders who prototype voice-enabled features, narrate README walkthroughs, or sanity-check marketing copy inside an agent session get an on-device path that avoids recurring cloud TTS fees and network dependency. The catalog describes it as a tool that provides local text-to-speech using Kokoro—appropriate when you already develop on Mac hardware with Apple Silicon and want the agent to shell out to a predictable binary. It is not a full podcast production suite or cross-platform server; Linux and Windows users should confirm compatibility before relying on it. Install when you need quick spoken output during build and iterate loops, then disable if you standardize on a managed cloud voice API for production.
Highlights
- Single-plugin repo focused on Kokoro TTS via a dedicated CLI.
- Runs text-to-speech locally on Apple Silicon—no mandatory cloud API for basic narration.
- Useful for voice previews, accessibility checks, and offline demo audio in agent workflows.
- Minimal surface: one plugin count, easy to audit before enabling in Claude Code.
- Pairs with content and docs tasks where hearing phrasing catches awkward copy faster than reading alone.
Why builders use it
Builders on Mac want to hear agent-generated text without paying per-character cloud TTS or leaving the Claude Code workflow.
After registration, you can invoke local Kokoro speech from the CLI inside your dev environment for faster audio feedback on copy and scripts.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Productivity.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 1 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is dnvriend-kokoro-tts-tool for?
It is for indie developers on Apple Silicon who use Claude Code and want a simple local Kokoro text-to-speech command without cloud keys.
When should I use dnvriend-kokoro-tts-tool?
Use it when you are drafting spoken UI strings, demo scripts, or long agent replies and want immediate audio playback during the build phase.
How do I add dnvriend-kokoro-tts-tool to my agent?
Register the dnvriend/kokoro-tts-tool plugin marketplace in Claude Code, install the single plugin, and ensure Kokoro TTS dependencies for Apple Silicon are satisfied on your machine.
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