Voice Update

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pchalasani

voice-update

This skill should be used when the agent needs to give a spoken voice update to the user, or when reminded by a Stop hook to provide audio feedback. Use this skill to speak a short summary of what was accomplished.

Overview

Publisher	pchalasani
Repository	`claude-code-tools`
Skill name	`voice-update`
Stars	2K
Forks	134
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by pchalasani on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Voice Update AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/pchalasani/claude-code-tools/tree/main/plugins/voice/skills/voice-update
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/pchalasani/claude-code-tools/tree/main/plugins/voice/skills/voice-update

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/pchalasani/claude-code-tools.git /tmp/claude-code-tools
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/claude-code-tools/plugins/voice/skills/voice-update .claude/skills/voice-update

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Voice Update in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Voice Update on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Voice Update is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Voice Update Skill

Provide spoken audio feedback to the user using pocket-tts.

When to Use

When finishing a task and a Stop hook reminds to give voice feedback
When the user explicitly asks for a spoken summary
When providing important status updates that benefit from audio

How to Use

Summarize what was accomplished in 1-2 short, conversational sentences
Call the say script with the summary text

Calling the Say Script

Use Bash to call the say script:

bash
${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/say "Your summary here"

Example:

bash
${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/say "I've fixed the bug in the login handler and added the unit tests."

With a specific voice:

bash
${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/say --voice azure "Task completed successfully."

Summary Guidelines

Keep it to 1-2 sentences maximum
Be conversational, not robotic
Match the user's communication style - if they're casual or use colorful language, mirror that tone
Focus on what was accomplished, not technical details
Avoid code snippets, file paths, or technical jargon
Examples:
- "I've updated the configuration file and restarted the server."
- "The tests are now passing. I fixed three type errors."
- "Done! I created the new component and added it to the main page."

Notes

The say script auto-starts the pocket-tts server if not running (first use may take ~30-60s)
Requires uvx and afplay (macOS) or aplay (Linux)

Frequently asked questions

What does the Voice Update AI skill do?

Why use Voice Update on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Voice Update is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Voice Update in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/pchalasani/claude-code-tools/tree/main/plugins/voice/skills/voice-update. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Voice Update?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Voice Update?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Voice Update with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Voice Update AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by pchalasani under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Voice Update Skill

When to Use

How to Use

Calling the Say Script

Summary Guidelines

Notes

Frequently asked questions

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