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voice-chat-ai

Welcome to the Voice Chat AI documentation! This wiki serves as your comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and using Voice Chat AI - an interactive conversational AI assistant that combines multiple language models with text-to-speech capabilities for natural voice interactions.

What is Voice Chat AI?

Voice Chat AI is an open-source project that lets you create engaging voice-based conversations with AI characters. The system uses:

  • Voice Input: Speak naturally to the AI using your microphone
  • AI Processing: Your words are processed by advanced language models (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
  • Character Responses: Receive responses from various AI personalities
  • Voice Output: Hear responses spoken aloud using text-to-speech technology

Whether you want a virtual companion, storytelling experience, or just a fun way to interact with AI, Voice Chat AI provides a flexible platform that runs locally on your machine.

Getting Started

  1. Installation:

    • Clone the repository
    • Install dependencies
    • Configure your API keys
  2. Basic Usage:

    • Run the application
    • Select your preferred AI model and character
    • Choose your text-to-speech provider
    • Start talking!
  3. Configuration:

    • Customize the .env file for your preferences
    • Add new character personalities
    • Adjust voice settings

Key Features

Multiple AI Models

Connect to various AI providers:

  • OpenAI (GPT-4o)
  • Anthropic (Claude models)
  • Ollama (local models)
  • XAI (Grok)

Text-to-Speech Options

Choose your preferred TTS provider:

  • OpenAI TTS
  • ElevenLabs
  • XTTS (local)
  • Kokoro TTS (local)

Character System

  • 65+ pre-configured personalities
  • Custom character creation
  • Character-specific voice matching

Interactive Stories & Games

  • Story Mode: Narrative adventures where your choices matter
  • Game Mode: Interactive gameplay experiences

Desktop Analysis

  • Request the AI to analyze what's on your screen
  • Get contextual responses based on visual information

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Python: 3.10 or higher
  • Hardware:
    • Minimum: 8GB RAM, dual-core CPU
    • Recommended: 16GB RAM, Nvidia GPU support (for local models)
  • Network: Internet connection (for cloud-based AI models)
  • Audio: Microphone for voice input

License

Voice Chat AI is released under the MIT License, making it free to use, modify, and distribute.


This documentation is a work in progress and will be updated regularly with new features and improvements.