Ever wished for a pocket-sized TTS model that still sounds purr-fectly natural? Say hello to KittenTTS, the adorable new text-to-speech gem from KittenML. At just 15 million parameters and under 25 MB, this little kitty packs a big vocal punch—no GPU required!

Why You’ll Love KittenTTS

KittenTTS is designed for anyone who wants high-quality speech without dragging in heavy dependencies or cloud costs. Here’s what makes it so cute—and so capable:

• Ultra-lightweight
  Model size under 25 MB means lightning-fast downloads and easy embedding in tiny devices.

• CPU-optimized
  Runs on your laptop, Raspberry Pi, or even that old netbook in the back of your drawer.

• Premium voice options
  Pick from multiple expressive voices—male or female, bright or mellow.

• Real-time synthesis
  Generate speech on the fly with minimal lag, perfect for interactive apps.

Quickstart in a Snap

Getting KittenTTS up and running is as simple as a kitten batting a yarn ball:

pip install https://github.com/KittenML/KittenTTS/releases/download/0.1/kittentts-0.1.0-py3-none-any.whl

from kittentts import KittenTTS

# Load your tiny TTS model
tts = KittenTTS("KittenML/kitten-tts-nano-0.1")

# Generate audio
audio = tts.generate(
    "This little kitten can speak anywhere, anytime!",
    voice="expr-voice-2-f"
)

# Save to WAV
import soundfile as sf
sf.write("meow.wav", audio, 24000)

And just like that, you’ve turned text into speech—no magic wand required.

Where to Go from Here

KittenTTS is currently in developer preview, but there’s a cozy roadmap ahead:

• Full model weights release
• Mobile SDK for iOS and Android
• Web demo for instant purring-powered TTS
• Community-driven voice packs and fine-tuning tutorials

Want to stay in the loop? Join the KittenML Discord to chat with fellow cat lovers and contribute to the next generation of tiny TTS.

Ready to give your project a kitty-cute voice? Head over to the GitHub repo, hit that star button, and let KittenTTS add a dash of feline charm to your app. 😻