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A /speak slash command for Claude Code that reads the last assistant reply aloud. No TTS API key required.

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A /speak slash command for Claude Code that reads replies aloud

by bennhuang·Apr 15, 2026·1 point·0 comments

AI Analysis

MidCozyNiche Gem

TTS for Claude Code replies, but it's just edge-tts wrapped in a slash command.

Strengths
  • edge-tts dependency means zero API costs compared to ElevenLabs or AWS Polly alternatives
  • Auto-detects transcript language from recent messages to pick appropriate voice
  • Background playback with /stop-speak command — doesn't block the terminal session
Weaknesses
  • macOS only — no Linux or Windows support despite edge-tts being cross-platform
  • Single-feature utility that could be a 10-line shell script in your own dotfiles
Target Audience

Claude Code users who prefer listening to reading long outputs

Post Description

Claude Code replies can be walls of text. Sometimes I'd rather close my eyes and listen.

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