Mac TTS (say)
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Speak and save notes using the built-in macOS say command. Supports high-quality macOS voices like Ava, Samantha, Daniel etc. No external server required.
Local Mac TTS for Obsidian
Listen to your Obsidian notes using the high-quality built-in macOS say engine.
Use Premium voices like Ava, Daniel etc. to read your documents.
No internet β’ No API keys β’ No extra software required.
Features
- Speak entire note
- Pause / Resume playback
- Instant stop
- Save as MP3 to Downloads folder
- Choose from all macOS voices
- Adjustable speech rate
- Ribbon icons + Command Palette
Requirements
- macOS only
- Obsidian 0.15.0 or higher
Installation
Recommended: Use BRAT
Repo: katnino/obsidian-mac-tts
Manual: Put main.js, manifest.json, and styles.css in .obsidian/plugins/mac-tts/
Usage
Ribbon Icons
| Icon | Action |
|---|---|
| π | Speak note |
| βΈ | Pause / Resume |
| βΉ | Stop |
| β¬ | Save as MP3 |
Settings
High quality premium voices can be downloaded through macOS system settings. In Obsidian community plugin settings, choose voice, adjust speed, and test instantly.
Saved Files
MP3 files are saved to ~/Downloads/ using the note name.
Privacy
Completely local. God Bless TTS.
License
MIT License
Copyright (c) 2026 Nino KatiΔ
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