hfstudio 0.1.0

Local and API-based Text-to-Speech Studio

HFStudio

A modern Text-to-Speech studio that supports both local and API-based model execution. Built with Svelte and FastAPI.

Features

• 🎙️ Text-to-Speech Generation - Convert text to natural-sounding speech
• 🔄 Dual Mode Operation - Switch between API and local model execution
• 🎛️ Voice Controls - Adjust speed, stability, and similarity parameters
• 📦 Multiple TTS Models - Support for HuggingFace, Coqui TTS, and more
• 🎵 Audio Playback - Built-in audio player with download capability
• 🚀 Fast & Responsive - Modern web interface with real-time feedback

Quick Start

API Mode (No Installation Required)

1. Visit the web interface
2. Enter your text
3. Select a voice and click "Generate"

Local Mode

Install the Python package:

pip install hfstudio

Start the server:

hfstudio

The application will be available at http://localhost:8000

Development Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm
• Python 3.8+
• Git

Frontend Development

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

Backend Development

cd backend
pip install -e .
hfstudio --dev

Architecture

• Frontend: SvelteKit + TailwindCSS
• Backend: FastAPI + Transformers/Coqui TTS
• Communication: REST API with async support

Configuration

Create a .env file in the frontend directory:

PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:8000
PUBLIC_DEFAULT_MODE=api

Create a config.yaml in the backend directory for advanced settings.

API Documentation

Once the server is running, visit:

• API Docs: http://localhost:8000/docs
• ReDoc: http://localhost:8000/redoc

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Roadmap

• Basic TTS functionality
• Mode switching (API/Local)
• Voice cloning support
• Batch processing
• Real-time streaming
• Desktop application (Electron)

Support

For issues and feature requests, please use the GitHub Issues page.