{"slug":"speech","title":"speech","summary":"Use when the user asks for text-to-speech narration or voiceover, accessibility reads, audio prompts, or batch speech generation via the OpenAI Audio API; run the bundled CLI (`scripts/text_to_speech.py`) with built-in voices and require `OPENAI_API_KEY` for live calls. Custom vo","platform":"ChatGPT","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T22:20:11.167778Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/openai/skills","stars":27615,"forks":1868,"license":null,"updatedAt":"2026-09-08T20:35:26Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: \"speech\"\ndescription: \"Use when the user asks for text-to-speech narration or voiceover, accessibility reads, audio prompts, or batch speech generation via the OpenAI Audio API; run the bundled CLI (<code>scripts/text_to_speech.py</code>) with built-in voices and require <code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> for live calls. Custom voice creation is out of scope.\"</h2>\n<h1>Speech Generation Skill</h1>\n<p>Generate spoken audio for the current project (narration, product demo voiceover, IVR prompts, accessibility reads). Defaults to <code>gpt-4o-mini-tts-2025-12-15</code> and built-in voices, and prefers the bundled CLI for deterministic, reproducible runs.</p>\n<h2>When to use</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Generate a single spoken clip from text</li>\n<li>Generate a batch of prompts (many lines, many files)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Decision tree (single vs batch)</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If the user provides multiple lines/prompts or wants many outputs -&gt; <strong>batch</strong></li>\n<li>Else -&gt; <strong>single</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Workflow</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Decide intent: single vs batch (see decision tree above).</li>\n<li>Collect inputs up front: exact text (verbatim), desired voice, delivery style, format, and any constraints.</li>\n<li>If batch: write a temporary JSONL under tmp/ (one job per line), run once, then delete the JSONL.</li>\n<li>Augment instructions into a short labeled spec without rewriting the input text.</li>\n<li>Run the bundled CLI (<code>scripts/text_to_speech.py</code>) with sensible defaults (see references/cli.md).</li>\n<li>For important clips, validate: intelligibility, pacing, pronunciation, and adherence to constraints.</li>\n<li>Iterate with a single targeted change (voice, speed, or instructions), then re-check.</li>\n<li>Save/return final outputs and note the final text + instructions + flags used.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Temp and output conventions</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <code>tmp/speech/</code> for intermediate files (for example JSONL batches); delete when done.</li>\n<li>Write final artifacts under <code>output/speech/</code> when working in this repo.</li>\n<li>Use <code>--out</code> or <code>--out-dir</code> to control output paths; keep filenames stable and descriptive.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Dependencies (install if missing)</h2>\n<p>Prefer <code>uv</code> for dependency management.</p>\n<p>Python packages:</p>\n<pre><code>uv pip install openai\n</code></pre>\n<p>If <code>uv</code> is unavailable:</p>\n<pre><code>python3 -m pip install openai\n</code></pre>\n<h2>Environment</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> must be set for live API calls.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If the key is missing, give the user these steps:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create an API key in the OpenAI platform UI: <a href=\"https://platform.openai.com/api-keys\">https://platform.openai.com/api-keys</a></li>\n<li>Set <code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> as an environment variable in their system.</li>\n<li>Offer to guide them through setting the environment variable for their OS/shell if needed.</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Never ask the user to paste the full key in chat. Ask them to set it locally and confirm when ready.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If installation isn't possible in this environment, tell the user which dependency is missing and how to install it locally.</p>\n<h2>Defaults &amp; rules</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <code>gpt-4o-mini-tts-2025-12-15</code> unless the user requests another model.</li>\n<li>Default voice: <code>cedar</code>. If the user wants a brighter tone, prefer <code>marin</code>.</li>\n<li>Built-in voices only. Custom voices are out of scope for this skill.</li>\n<li><code>instructions</code> are supported for GPT-4o mini TTS models, but not for <code>tts-1</code> or <code>tts-1-hd</code>.</li>\n<li>Input length must be &lt;= 4096 characters per request. Split longer text into chunks.</li>\n<li>Enforce 50 requests/minute. The CLI caps <code>--rpm</code> at 50.</li>\n<li>Require <code>OPENAI_API_KEY</code> before any live API call.</li>\n<li>Provide a clear disclosure to end users that the voice is AI-generated.</li>\n<li>Use the OpenAI Python SDK (<code>openai</code> package) for all API calls; do not use raw HTTP.</li>\n<li>Prefer the bundled CLI (<code>scripts/text_to_speech.py</code>) over writing new one-off scripts.</li>\n<li>Never modify <code>scripts/text_to_speech.py</code>. If something is missing, ask the user before doing anything else.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Instruction augmentation</h2>\n<p>Reformat user direction into a short, labeled spec. Only make implicit details explicit; do not invent new requirements.</p>\n<p>Quick clarification (augmentation vs invention):</p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the user says \"narration for a demo\", you may add implied delivery constraints (clear, steady pacing, friendly tone).</li>\n<li>Do not introduce a new persona, accent, or emotional style the user did not request.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Template (include only relevant lines):</p>\n<pre><code>Voice Affect: &lt;overall character and texture of the voice&gt;\nTone: &lt;attitude, formality, warmth&gt;\nPacing: &lt;slow, steady, brisk&gt;\nEmotion: &lt;key emotions to convey&gt;\nPronunciation: &lt;words to enunciate or emphasize&gt;\nPauses: &lt;where to add intentional pauses&gt;\nEmphasis: &lt;key words or phrases to stress&gt;\nDelivery: &lt;cadence or rhythm notes&gt;\n</code></pre>\n<p>Augmentation rules:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep it short; add only details the user already implied or provided elsewhere.</li>\n<li>Do not rewrite the input text.</li>\n<li>If any critical detail is missing and blocks success, ask a question; otherwise proceed.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Examples</h2>\n<h3>Single example (narration)</h3>\n<pre><code>Input text: \"Welcome to the demo. Today we'll show how it works.\"\nInstructions:\nVoice Affect: Warm and composed.\nTone: Friendly and confident.\nPacing: Steady and moderate.\nEmphasis: Stress \"demo\" and \"show\".\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Batch example (IVR prompts)</h3>\n<pre><code>{\"input\":\"Thank you for calling. Please hold.\",\"voice\":\"cedar\",\"response_format\":\"mp3\",\"out\":\"hold.mp3\"}\n{\"input\":\"For sales, press 1. For support, press 2.\",\"voice\":\"marin\",\"instructions\":\"Tone: Clear and neutral. Pacing: Slow.\",\"response_format\":\"wav\"}\n</code></pre>\n<h2>Instructioning best practices (short list)</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Structure directions as: affect -&gt; tone -&gt; pacing -&gt; emotion -&gt; pronunciation/pauses -&gt; emphasis.</li>\n<li>Keep 4 to 8 short lines; avoid conflicting guidance.</li>\n<li>For names/acronyms, add pronunciation hints (e.g., \"enunciate A-I\") or supply a phonetic spelling in the text.</li>\n<li>For edits/iterations, repeat invariants (e.g., \"keep pacing steady\") to reduce drift.</li>\n<li>Iterate with single-change follow-ups.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>More principles: <code>references/prompting.md</code>. Copy/paste specs: <code>references/sample-prompts.md</code>.</p>\n<h2>Guidance by use case</h2>\n<p>Use these modules when the request is for a specific delivery style. They provide targeted defaults and templates.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Narration / explainer: <code>references/narration.md</code></li>\n<li>Product demo / voiceover: <code>references/voiceover.md</code></li>\n<li>IVR / phone prompts: <code>references/ivr.md</code></li>\n<li>Accessibility reads: <code>references/accessibility.md</code></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>CLI + environment notes</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>CLI commands + examples: <code>references/cli.md</code></li>\n<li>API parameter quick reference: <code>references/audio-api.md</code></li>\n<li>Instruction patterns + examples: <code>references/voice-directions.md</code></li>\n<li>If network approvals / sandbox settings are getting in the way: <code>references/codex-network.md</code></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Reference map</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><code>references/cli.md</code></strong>: how to run speech generation/batches via <code>scripts/text_to_speech.py</code> (commands, flags, recipes).</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/audio-api.md</code></strong>: API parameters, limits, voice list.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/voice-directions.md</code></strong>: instruction patterns and examples.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/prompting.md</code></strong>: instruction best practices (structure, constraints, iteration patterns).</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/sample-prompts.md</code></strong>: copy/paste instruction recipes (examples only; no extra theory).</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/narration.md</code></strong>: templates + defaults for narration and explainers.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/voiceover.md</code></strong>: templates + defaults for product demo voiceovers.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/ivr.md</code></strong>: templates + defaults for IVR/phone prompts.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/accessibility.md</code></strong>: templates + defaults for accessibility reads.</li>\n<li><strong><code>references/codex-network.md</code></strong>: environment/sandbox/network-approval troubleshooting.</li>\n</ul>\n","files":[{"path":"agents/openai.yaml","sizeBytes":299,"isText":true},{"path":"assets/speech.png","sizeBytes":1234,"isText":false},{"path":"assets/speech-small.svg","sizeBytes":742,"isText":false},{"path":"LICENSE.txt","sizeBytes":10776,"isText":true},{"path":"references/accessibility.md","sizeBytes":696,"isText":true},{"path":"references/audio-api.md","sizeBytes":902,"isText":true},{"path":"references/cli.md","sizeBytes":3275,"isText":true},{"path":"references/codex-network.md","sizeBytes":1148,"isText":true},{"path":"references/ivr.md","sizeBytes":708,"isText":true},{"path":"references/narration.md","sizeBytes":671,"isText":true},{"path":"references/prompting.md","sizeBytes":1553,"isText":true},{"path":"references/sample-prompts.md","sizeBytes":991,"isText":true},{"path":"references/voice-directions.md","sizeBytes":2155,"isText":true},{"path":"references/voiceover.md","sizeBytes":790,"isText":true},{"path":"scripts/text_to_speech.py","sizeBytes":15592,"isText":true},{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":7241,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"human-reviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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