/human-reader-chrome-extension

Let the web speak like a human. A simple chrome extension that uses the elevenlabs.io API to convert any text to speech.

Primary LanguageJavaScriptMIT LicenseMIT

Human Reader

A Chrome extension that uses the elevenlabs.io API to let you listen to any text on the web. Any feedback or contributions are welcome!

The extension is available here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/human-reader/klohmfhfijipahknljjelpfgjpmandmg

Check out the demo here:

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Changelog:

Version 1.6 - PR

New features:

  • Allowing users to stop audio from playing
  • Adding support for Turbo v2.5

Version 1.3 - PR

New features:

  • Start reading text from context menu (helpful if play button doesn't show up). Implemented by @Protonosgit. Thank you :)
  • Add MIT license

Version 1.2 - PR

New features:

  • Auto-sync voice library - no need to click "Sync" anymore, it happens in the background
  • Speed slider - set the playback speed from 0.5x to 2.5x
  • Much lower latency - using the stream endpoint to improve performance and lower latency

Version 1.1

New Features

  • Improved onboarding experience, making it easier to get started
  • Synchronization with Elevenlabs voice library

Version 1.0

Initial release includes features:

  • Select any text on the web and play audio using Elevenlabs API
  • Set ID of a voice you want to use
  • Select between fast mode (English only), or multilingual mode