Chatterbox

Chatterbox is an open-source speech system for turning written text into spoken audio files. It runs locally, giving developers more control over data, settings, and deployment. Speech generation supports multiple languages and can follow the sound of a reference voice for narration, characters, or consistent speakers. Different versions cover general speech creation, faster output, smaller setups, and voice conversion. Example scripts show how to add spoken responses to learning materials, videos, customer support, accessibility features, and interactive software. Chatterbox is built as a development component rather than a finished consumer product. Its MIT license allows teams to study, change, and include the code in their projects. Installation and coding knowledge are needed, and selecting the right version may require testing. The repository provides a practical starting point for locally generated speech.