text-to-speech

Convert input text into speech audio using HeyGen Starfish TTS.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hanzoai/video --skill text-to-speech-hanzoai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: text-to-speech
Source: https://github.com/hanzoai/video/tree/main/.agents/skills/text-to-speech
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hanzoai/video --skill text-to-speech-hanzoai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Text-to-speech generation for narration, voiceovers, and accessibility, turning written content into spoken audio.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate speech audio from text using a chosen HeyGen Starfish voice.
  • Adjust speed, pitch, and locale to suit language and tone.
  • Use cases include standalone narration for videos, podcasts, training content, and accessibility apps.

Quick Start

Provide the text you want spoken and choose a voice to generate the audio.

Frequently Asked Questions about text-to-speech

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert written text into natural-sounding speech audio for narration?▼

You can convert text into natural-sounding speech by providing your input text to the HeyGen Starfish TTS engine and selecting a preferred voice to generate spoken audio.

Can I adjust the speed and pitch of generated voiceovers for different languages?▼

Yes, you can customize voice generation by adjusting speed, pitch, and locale settings to suit your specific language and tone requirements for multilingual voiceovers.

Do I need an API key to generate text-to-speech audio?▼

Yes, an API key is required to authenticate requests when accessing the HeyGen Starfish TTS endpoints to generate speech audio from text.

What audio output format and details do I get back from the text-to-speech process?▼

The text-to-speech process returns an audio_url containing the generated speech and the duration of the audio file for your narration project.

What are the best use cases for generating speech audio from text?▼

Generating speech audio is ideal for standalone narration in videos, podcasts, training content, and accessibility applications where written content needs to be spoken aloud.

How do I retrieve available voices before generating audio?▼

You can retrieve available voices by calling the GET /v1/audio/voices endpoint to list and choose a voice before generating your speech audio.