LibreAI / Audio / out-loud
// audio ยท light-cloud-com/out-loud

out-loud

Free, open source, 100% offline AI text-to-speech for macOS, Windows & Linux.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 87 starsโ‘‚ 8 forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-08
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

out-loud is an open-source audio project by light-cloud-com (light-cloud-com/out-loud on GitHub). It has 87 GitHub stars and 8 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 August 2026.

GitHub stars
87
Forks
8
License
NOASSERTION
Last updated on GitHub
4 August 2026
Category
Audio
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

  2. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want out-loud to do first โ€” free, open source, 100% offline AI text-to-speech for macOS, Windows &.

  3. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  4. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

// features

Why people love it

Chrome extension

Installs from the Chrome Web Store.

Linux support

Runs on Linux systems.

Local-first design

Your data stays on your machine.

macOS native

Feels at home on the Mac.

TypeScript codebase

Typed code that is easier to maintain.

Open code

Read and audit every line on GitHub.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/light-cloud-com/out-loud.git
    cd out-loud
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install

    Install the Node dependencies.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Start the app or dev server.

    npm start
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is out-loud free to use?

The repo declares no license, so check with the maintainers before using it in anything commercial.

Do I need an account to use out-loud?

No. It is a self-run project โ€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run out-loud on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is out-loud licensed?

It is released under NOASSERTION. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Is the project still maintained?

The repo shows activity as of 2026-08-04. Check the commit history and open issues on GitHub to judge how active maintenance is right now.

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// alternatives

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Get out-loud

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.