OpenAI TTS Chrome Extension

A Chrome extension that uses the OpenAI Text-to-Speech API to read selected text on web pages.

Features

• Reads selected text on web pages
• Supports all OpenAI TTS voices (Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, Nova, Shimmer)
• Adjustable speech speed
• Stores API key and settings locally
• Keyboard shortcut support (Ctrl+Shift+S / Cmd+Shift+S on Mac)
• Context menu integration (right-click menu)
• Options page for advanced settings
• Clipboard support for reading text

Installation

1. Download the repository
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
4. Click "Load unpacked extension"
5. Select the folder containing the extension files

Usage

1. Click the extension icon to open the popup
2. Enter your OpenAI API key and click "Save"
3. Choose a voice and speech speed
4. Select text on a webpage
5. Use one of these methods to have the text read aloud:
   • Click the extension icon
   • Use the context menu (right-click)
   • Use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+S / Cmd+Shift+S on Mac)

Configuration

• Access advanced settings through the options page
• Customize keyboard shortcuts in Chrome's extension settings
• Configure voice preferences and API settings

Notes

• You need a valid OpenAI API key with access to the TTS API
• Using the OpenAI API incurs costs
• The extension requires permissions for: activeTab, storage, contextMenus, scripting, and clipboard access