# Using Kokoro TTS

Navigate to [Kokoro TTS GitHub repository](https://github.com/hexgrad/kokoro).

### Setting Up Kokoro TTS Server

#### Clone the Repository

```bash
git clone https://github.com/flukexp/kokoro-tts.git
cd kokoro-tts
```

#### Create a Virtual Environment

```bash
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `venv\Scripts\activate`
```

#### Install Dependencies

```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

### Running the Server

#### Start the FastAPI Server

```bash
python server.py
```

### Make sure Kokoro is enabled for TTS:

```bash
Settings -> Text-to-Speech -> TTS Backend -> Kokoro
```

### Set the voice

```bash
Settings -> Text-to-Speech -> Kokoro -> Voice
```

### Using Kokoro with OpenAI TTS

You can use Kokoro by choosing OpenAI and configuring your Kokoro endpoint and voice.

#### Notes

* Kokoro TTS can be used as a local text-to-speech backend in your application.
* If you want to explore more models or functionalities, refer to the official [Kokoro TTS GitHub repository](https://github.com/hexgrad/kokoro).


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