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// audio · cboard-org/cboard

cboard

Free AAC communication boards with text-to-speech, in the browser.

💎 Hidden gem★ 759 stars⑂ 286 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

cboard is an open-source audio project by cboard-org (cboard-org/cboard on GitHub). It has 759 GitHub stars and 286 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
759
Forks
286
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Audio
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Open the web app

    Launch it in any modern browser — nothing to install.

  2. Pick symbols or text

    Build sentences from boards or typed words.

  3. Hear it spoken

    Text-to-speech voices the message aloud.

  4. Customize boards

    Adapt layouts to the user's needs and vocabulary.

// features

Why people love it

AAC communication

Symbol boards designed for augmentative communication.

Browser-based TTS

Speaks messages aloud with built-in voices.

Accessibility focus

Built for autism, cerebral palsy, and related needs.

Customizable boards

Layouts adapt to individual users and caregivers.

Works anywhere

Runs on any device with a modern browser.

GPL-3.0 license

Free and open for families and institutions.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/cboard-org/cboard.git
    cd cboard
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains cboard?

It is an open-source project at cboard-org/cboard with 286 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is cboard free for commercial use?

GPL-3.0 licensed — free to use, but modified versions must also be GPL.

Do I need to install anything?

No — it is a web app that runs in the browser.

Who is it designed for?

People with speech difficulties, including autism and cerebral palsy communities.

Can I customize the boards?

Yes — boards and vocabulary are designed to be adapted per user.

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