openclaw-groq-orpheus-tts

What This Skill Does

The openclaw-groq-orpheus-tts skill is a high-performance text-to-speech engine designed for OpenClaw agents. It integrates directly with Groq's Orpheus model endpoints to deliver near-instant audio generation. This skill is particularly useful for developers who need to add a human-like voice interface to their agents without incurring heavy costs, thanks to Groq's generous free-tier API. It supports both Arabic (Saudi dialect) and English, offering a variety of gendered voice profiles that provide natural intonation and professional-grade speech output.

Installation

Installation is streamlined through the OpenClaw command-line interface. First, ensure you have ffmpeg installed on your host system as it is strictly required for audio processing. Run the command clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/eid33552-maker/groq-orpheus-tts to add the skill. After installation, retrieve your GROQ_API_KEY from the Groq Console and configure it within your environment variables. Please note that you must log in to the Groq Playground and explicitly accept the model terms for orpheus-v1-english before your agent can synthesize English audio.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for creating voice-activated virtual assistants, generating dynamic audio responses for customer support bots, or prototyping interactive AI applications. Because it handles Saudi Arabic and English, it is an excellent choice for businesses operating in the MENA region requiring local dialect support. It can also be utilized for creating automated narrative content or accessibility features for visually impaired users interacting with your agent's data.

Example Prompts

1. "Speak the following message in Arabic using the fahad voice: أهلاً بك في نظامنا الذكي."
2. "Generate a greeting in English using the troy voice: Welcome to your daily briefing, I am ready to assist you today."
3. "Convert this text to an audio file named briefing.mp3 using the noura voice: Your schedule is updated for 3 PM."

Tips & Limitations

To maintain high availability, keep in mind the 100-request daily limit provided by the free Groq API tier. Ensure your text inputs are clean of complex special characters to maintain voice stability. Always verify that ffmpeg is accessible in your system path, or the audio conversion will fail. For better results, experiment with different voice profiles to match the persona of your specific agent instance.