say-mcp-server

MCP server for macOS text-to-speech functionality

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Overview

The say-mcp-server is an MCP server designed to provide text-to-speech functionality using macOS's built-in say command, enabling applications to convert text into spoken words.

To use say-mcp-server, install it via npm and configure your MCP settings to point to the server's command. You can then use the speak tool to convert text to speech.

Utilizes macOS's native text-to-speech capabilities. - Supports extensive customization options for speech, including voice selection, rate adjustment, and volume control. - Allows background speech processing for simultaneous actions.

Reading aloud text from applications or documents.
Providing audio feedback in interactive applications.
Integrating with other services to read content aloud, such as YouTube transcripts or search results.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect say-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say-mcp-server-bmorphism": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-say-mcp-server-bmorphism"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say-mcp-server-bmorphism": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-say-mcp-server-bmorphism"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say-mcp-server-bmorphism": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-say-mcp-server-bmorphism"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "say-mcp-server-bmorphism": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-say-mcp-server-bmorphism"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say-mcp-server-bmorphism": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-say-mcp-server-bmorphism"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say-mcp-server-bmorphism": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-say-mcp-server-bmorphism"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is say-mcp-server compatible with all macOS versions?

Yes, it requires macOS with Node.js version 14.0.0 or higher.

Can I customize the voice used for speech?

Yes! You can choose from various voices available on your macOS system.

Is there a way to adjust the speaking rate?

Yes, you can specify the speaking rate in words per minute as a parameter.

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