DEDUPEDWho it is forA teacher or creator making audio in several languages.
The problemMany open TTS models only speak English well.
The outcomeAudio in the language you pick.
What you need first
- Python with pip (the README conda file uses Python 3.9)
- espeak-ng installed for fallback and some languages
- Optional: an Apple Silicon Mac for MPS acceleration
Steps
- Install Kokoro and espeak-ng as in the README
- Pick a lang_code: e for Spanish, f for French, h for Hindi, j for Japanese, z for Mandarin
- For Japanese or Mandarin install
pip install misaki[ja]orpip install misaki[zh] - Create the KPipeline with that code and generate as usual
Prompt for your agent
With hexgrad/kokoro, generate <my paragraph> in Spanish and French using KPipeline with lang_code e and f, and save each language to its own WAV.
Caveat. This card is written from the hexgrad/kokoro README, not from a test run by Deduped. Before you start, make sure you have Python with pip. Check the repo for newer instructions before you rely on these steps.
Use this in your AI agent
Ask your agent
Using the Deduped MCP, get the setup steps for hexgrad/kokoro and "Generate speech in Spanish, French, Hindi or Japanese"
Add Deduped to Claude Code once
claude mcp add --transport http deduped https://dedupedai.com/mcp
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