What can you do with this server?

The Zonos TTS MCP Server enables text-to-speech functionality in Claude through the speak_response tool, allowing it to generate and play spoken audio from text with the following capabilities: * Multi-Language Support: Generate speech in different languages (default: en-us) * Emotion Control: Customize the emotional tone (neutral, happy, sad, angry) * PulseAudio Integration: Ensures proper audio playback * MCP Integration: Seamlessly works with Claude's Model Context Protocol The server requires a running instance of Zonos API with proper Node.js and PulseAudio setup.

How do I use Zonos TTS MCP Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Zonos TTS MCP Server speak this in French with a happy tone: Bonjour, comment allez-vous?" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

Zonos MCP Integration

A Model Context Protocol integration for Zonos TTS, allowing Claude to generate speech directly.

Setup

Installing via Smithery

To install Zonos TTS Integration for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @PhialsBasement/zonos-tts-mcp --client claude

Manual installation

Make sure you have Zonos running with our API implementation (PhialsBasement/zonos-api)
Install dependencies:

npm install @modelcontextprotocol/sdk axios

Configure PulseAudio access:

# Your pulse audio should be properly configured for audio playback
# The MCP server will automatically try to connect to your pulse server

Build the MCP server:

npm run build
# This will create the dist folder with the compiled server

Add to Claude's config file: Edit your Claude config file (usually in ~/.config/claude/config.json) and add this to the mcpServers section:

"zonos-tts": {
  "command": "node",
  "args": [
    "/path/to/your/zonos-mcp/dist/server.js"
  ]
}

Replace /path/to/your/zonos-mcp with the actual path where you installed the MCP server.

Related MCP server: TTS-MCP

Using with Claude

Once configured, Claude automatically knows how to use the speak_response tool:

speak_response(
    text="Your text here",
    language="en-us",  # optional, defaults to en-us
    emotion="happy"    # optional: "neutral", "happy", "sad", "angry"
)