read-aloud

What it does

Adds a button that reads the current page out loud, which turns long articles into something you can take in while doing something else or when your eyes need a rest. It can use the voices already on your computer or switch to more natural-sounding online services, and it also handles PDFs and Google Docs, highlighting along as it reads. The built-in voices keep everything local; the online voices send the text to that provider.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

read-aloud FAQ

Is read-aloud free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use read-aloud?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does read-aloud work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use read-aloud commercially?

The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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