blacktop_mcp_say
by blacktopText-to-Speech MCP Server: Enhancing Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE
Overview
The Text-to-Speech MCP Server (mcp-say) is a powerful tool designed to integrate text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities into applications like Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE. It provides a seamless way to convert text into speech using either the macOS say command or the ElevenLabs API.
Features
- macOS
sayIntegration: Utilizes the native macOSsaycommand for TTS. - ElevenLabs API Support: Leverages the advanced ElevenLabs text-to-speech API for high-quality voice synthesis.
- MCP Protocol Compatibility: Designed to work with the MCP protocol, making it easy to integrate with compatible applications.
Getting Started
Installation
To install the Text-to-Speech MCP Server, use the following command:
go install github.com/blacktop/mcp-say@latest
Usage
After installation, you can start the server with:
mcp-say --help
This will display the available flags and usage information.
Configuration for Claude Desktop
To configure Claude Desktop to use the mcp-say server, add the following to your configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"say": {
"command": "mcp-say",
"env": {
"ELEVENLABS_API_KEY": "********"
}
}
}
}
Testing the Server
You can test the server by running the following command:
cat test/say.json | go run main.go --verbose
This will output debug information and confirm that the server is functioning correctly.
Tools
say Tool
The say tool uses the macOS say command to convert text into speech. It’s a simple and effective way to add TTS functionality to your applications.
elevenlabs Tool
The elevenlabs tool leverages the ElevenLabs API for more advanced and customizable voice synthesis. This tool is ideal for applications requiring high-quality TTS.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, see the LICENSE file.
About
The Text-to-Speech MCP Server is maintained by blacktop and is designed to enhance the capabilities of applications like Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE by adding TTS functionality.
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- Go: 95.9%
- Makefile: 3.1%
- Shell: 1.0%
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