pocket-tts
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Description:
Text-to-speech application designed to run efficiently on CPUs
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Jan 21, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 2,111  |  Forks: 236  |  Language: Python  |  Category: Ai ml
Tags: text-to-speech tts cpu-optimized audio python local-processing
Install: brew install pocket-tts
About:
Pocket TTS is a lightweight, CPU-optimized text-to-speech application that provides high-quality speech synthesis without requiring GPU acceleration. It enables efficient local generation of natural-sounding audio from text, making it suitable for resource-constrained environments. The tool focuses on speed and low computational overhead for real-time applications.
Key Features:
  • CPU-optimized for efficient performance
  • Local text-to-speech synthesis
  • Lightweight and resource-friendly
  • High-quality audio output
  • No GPU dependency
Use Cases:
  • Real-time voice assistants on low-power devices
  • Accessibility tools for text-to-speech conversion
  • Prototyping voice-enabled applications
  • Offline speech synthesis for embedded systems
Alternatives:
  • espeak-ng – Espeak-ng is a more basic, open-source TTS engine with less natural-sounding output but broader language support
  • pyttsx3 – pyttsx3 is a Python library that uses system TTS engines, offering less control but easier integration
Version History
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Jan 27, 2026 8:27am 1 REVISION_ONLY ce5efb89
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