CtrlSpeak

Introduction

I was getting bored with chatbots that constantly speak without being prompted and answer when I don't ask. So, I decided to create CtrlSpeak, a voice assistant that listens and responds only when you want it to.

This project utilizes Groq to convert speech to text, allows you to use any AI model for chat responses, and converts the AI's text response back to speech using Deepgram. Note that Deepgram offers a free $200 credit upon first signup.

Features

• On-Demand Listening: The assistant starts listening when you press [Control] + Q by default.
• Speech-to-Text Conversion: Use Groq to transcribe spoken words into text.
• AI Model Integration: Integrate any AI model (e.g., GPT-3, GPT-4) to generate chat responses.
• Text-to-Speech Conversion: Convert text responses back to speech using Deepgram.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Groq Account: Sign up for a Groq account and obtain an API key for speech-to-text conversion.
• Deepgram Account: Sign up for a Deepgram account to get your API key (free $200 credit on first signup).
• AI Model/API: Access to an AI model or API (e.g., OpenAI API key for GPT models).

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/MinhxThanh/ctrlspeak.git
   cd ctrlspeak

2. Install Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure API Keys

   Change .env.example to .env and add your API keys:

Usage

Run the main application:

python main.py

Press [Control] + Q to start the assistant. Speak into your microphone, and the assistant will listen, process your query, and respond with synthesized speech.

What Next?

We're excited to announce upcoming features that will enhance your experience with CtrlSpeak:

Copy Ask

How it works: When you copy text from any application (like a document, webpage, or email), you can invoke CtrlSpeak to interact with the copied content. Simply press a designated keyboard shortcut (e.g., [Control] + C + A) and ask the assistant what you can do with the copied text.

Examples:

• "Summarize the copied text."
• "Translate the copied text to French."
• "Create a brief email response based on this text."

This feature allows you to quickly process and manipulate text without leaving your current application.

Screen Ask

How it works: Press a keyboard shortcut (e.g., [Control] + Shift + S) to capture a screenshot of your current screen. CtrlSpeak will process the image, and you can ask questions about what's displayed.

Examples:

• "What is on my screen right now?"
• "Read any error messages on the screen."
• "Identify any actionable items in this image."

By integrating OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and image recognition technologies, this feature helps you interact with visual information seamlessly.

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Stay tuned for these exciting new features! Your feedback and contributions are highly appreciated.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the "Please Don't Use This For Evil!" license.

Acknowledgements

• Groq for speech-to-text services.
• Deepgram for text-to-speech services.
• OpenAI for AI model inspiration.

Contact

For questions or suggestions, please open an issue or contact me directly at [email protected].

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