listenhub

What This Skill Does

ListenHub is the ultimate multimedia transformation agent for OpenClaw. It functions as a bridge between raw information—such as articles, URLs, text notes, or YouTube links—and professional-grade audio and visual output. Rather than forcing you to juggle multiple complex APIs or software tools, ListenHub abstracts the entire creation process into a single, seamless entry point. It automates the generation of podcasts, explainer videos, pure voice narrations, and AI-driven imagery.

The skill operates via four distinct modes that handle your content according to your specific needs. The 'Podcast' mode processes inputs into dynamic, two-person dialogues, which is ideal for simplifying complex topics into engaging auditory content. The 'Explain' mode creates structured, single-narrator content paired with AI-generated visuals for polished product introductions or educational content. 'TTS/Flow Speech' provides high-fidelity, natural-sounding voiceovers perfect for turning long-form articles into audio on the go. Finally, the 'Image Generation' mode allows for rapid creative visualization from descriptive prompts.

Installation

To integrate ListenHub into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/boxingyi/listenhub

Once installed, ensure that you have initialized the skill. The system will automatically link the necessary scripts located in **/skills/listenhub/scripts/ to provide you with a unified interface for all media tasks.

Use Cases

• Content Repurposing: Convert existing blog posts or documentation into podcasts for commuters or visual explainers for social media audiences.
• Educational Tools: Turn dry academic papers or long YouTube tutorials into audio-based learning modules.
• Creative Brainstorming: Generate AI-based images or conceptual narration to visualize your project ideas during the initial brainstorming phase.
• Accessibility: Use the TTS functionality to make written information accessible to users who prefer listening to content.

Example Prompts

1. "Make a 5-minute podcast about the future of renewable energy based on this article link: [URL]"
2. "Create an explainer video for my new open-source library that highlights the installation process and key benefits."
3. "Read this long-form document aloud to me so I can listen to it while I walk, and generate a creative cover image for the project."

Tips & Limitations

• Efficiency: Avoid specifying internal API parameters or speaker IDs. The skill is designed to handle those automatically based on your natural language intent.
• Script-First: Always rely on the provided scripts within your skills/listenhub/scripts/ folder. Do not attempt to bypass these by querying external APIs directly, as these are proprietary and subject to change.
• Retrieval: If you need to know which voices or styles are available, use the get-speakers.sh script to pull the latest supported configurations from the ListenHub registry.