SentencePlayerMCP

SentencePlayer MCP Server turns your Mac into a versatile Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with integrated text-to-speech functionality. Seamlessly connect AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT clients, and other MCP-compatible applications to your local speech synthesis engine. KEY FEATURES - Model Context Protocol Server Run a fully-featured MCP server on your Mac with SSE (Server-Sent Events) support for real-time communication with AI applications. - Advanced Text-to-Speech Leverage macOS's powerful speech synthesis engine with support for multiple voices, languages, and natural-sounding pronunciation. - Multi-Client Support Handle multiple simultaneous connections from different AI clients with unique session tracking and isolated response channels. - Easy Integration Simple HTTP/SSE interface makes it compatible with Cherry Studio, Claude Desktop, and any MCP-compatible client. - Privacy-Focused All processing happens locally on your Mac - no cloud services, no data sharing, complete privacy control. - Real-Time Testing Built-in test interface lets you verify TTS functionality and server status without external clients. - Session Management Automatic session ID generation and tracking ensures reliable multi-client operation with accurate response routing. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES MCP Protocol Support: - Initialize and handshake - Tools discovery and execution - Prompts and resources listing - Ping/keepalive monitoring - Notification handling Text-to-Speech Tools: - play_sentence: Speak any text with configurable voices - list_voices: Discover available system voices - stop_speech: Interrupt current playback Server Features: - HTTP/SSE dual-mode operation - Automatic session management - Connection health monitoring - Detailed logging for debugging USE CASES - AI Assistant Enhancement Give your AI assistants the ability to speak responses aloud using your Mac's voice. - Accessibility Tools Build custom accessibility workflows that combine AI intelligence with speech output. - Automation Scripts Integrate TTS into your automation workflows through the MCP protocol. - Development & Testing Test MCP client implementations against a reliable local server. - Multi-Language Support Leverage macOS's extensive language and voice library for international applications. GETTING STARTED 1. Launch SentencePlayer MCP Server 2. Click "Start Server" to begin listening on port 9090 3. Configure your MCP client with the SSE endpoint: http://127.0.0.1:9090/sse 4. Your AI assistant can now use text-to-speech tools! The app includes a built-in test view where you can manually trigger speech synthesis to verify everything works correctly. REQUIREMENTS - macOS 14.0 or later - MCP-compatible client application (Cherry Studio, Claude Desktop, etc.) - Internet connection not required for operation PRIVACY & SECURITY SentencePlayer MCP Server operates entirely on your local machine. No data is transmitted to external servers. All text-to-speech processing uses your Mac's built-in capabilities. Network access is limited to localhost (127.0.0.1) by default. SUPPORT Detailed documentation and examples are available. Session tracking and logging features help diagnose any connection issues. Perfect for developers, accessibility advocates, and anyone wanting to add voice capabilities to their AI-powered workflows!