Is the voicemode MCP server free to use?

Yes. voicemode is listed on AllMCPs as a free, open Model Context Protocol server you can install into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

Is the voicemode MCP server free to use?

Yes. voicemode is listed on AllMCPs as a free, open Model Context Protocol server you can install into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

Voicemode

Natural voice conversations for AI assistants - STT/TTS via MCP

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

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claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "voicemode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "voicemode"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Documentation Overview

VoiceMode

Natural voice conversations with Claude Code (and other MCP capable agents)

VoiceMode enables natural voice conversations with Claude Code. Voice isn't about replacing typing - it's about being available when typing isn't.

Perfect for:

Walking to your next meeting
Cooking while debugging
Giving your eyes a break after hours of screen time
Holding a coffee (or a dog)
Any moment when your hands or eyes are busy

See It In Action

Quick Start

Requirements: Computer with microphone and speakers

Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

The fastest way for Claude Code users to get started:

bash

# Add the VoiceMode marketplace
claude plugin marketplace add mbailey/voicemode

# Install VoiceMode plugin
claude plugin install voicemode@voicemode

## Install dependencies (CLI, Local Voice Services)

/voicemode:install

# Start talking!
/voicemode:converse

Option 2: Python installer package

Installs dependencies and the VoiceMode Python package.

server.ts

# Install UV package manager (if needed)
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Run the installer (sets up dependencies and local voice services)
uvx voice-mode-install

# Add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --scope user voicemode -- uvx --refresh --from voice-mode voicemode-mcp-launcher

# Optional: Add OpenAI API key as fallback for local services
export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-key

# Start a conversation
claude converse

For manual setup, see the Getting Started Guide.

Features

Natural conversations - speak naturally, hear responses immediately
Works offline - optional local voice services (Whisper STT, Kokoro TTS)
Low latency - fast enough to feel like a real conversation
Smart silence detection - stops recording when you stop speaking
Privacy options - run entirely locally or use cloud services

Compatibility

Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows (native or WSL), NixOS Python: 3.10-3.14

Configuration

VoiceMode works out of the box. For customization:

server.ts

# Set OpenAI API key (if using cloud services)
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"

# Or configure via file
voicemode config edit

See the Configuration Guide for all options.

Permissions Setup (Optional)

To use VoiceMode without permission prompts, add to ~/.claude/settings.json:

config.json

{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "mcp__voicemode__converse",
      "mcp__voicemode__service"
    ]
  }
}

See the Permissions Guide for more options.

Local Voice Services

For privacy or offline use, install local speech services:

Whisper.cpp - Local speech-to-text
Kokoro - Local text-to-speech with multiple voices

These provide the same API as OpenAI, so VoiceMode switches seamlessly between them.

Installation Details

System Dependencies by Platform

Ubuntu/Debian

bash

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y ffmpeg gcc libasound2-dev libasound2-plugins libportaudio2 portaudio19-dev pulseaudio pulseaudio-utils python3-dev

WSL2 users: The pulseaudio packages above are required for microphone access.

Fedora/RHEL

bash

sudo dnf install alsa-lib-devel ffmpeg gcc portaudio portaudio-devel python3-devel

macOS

bash

brew install ffmpeg node portaudio

NixOS

bash

# Use development shell
nix develop github:mbailey/voicemode

# Or install system-wide
nix profile install github:mbailey/voicemode

Alternative Installation Methods

From source

bash

git clone https://github.com/mbailey/voicemode.git
cd voicemode
uv tool install -e .

NixOS system-wide

nix

# In /etc/nixos/configuration.nix
environment.systemPackages = [
  (builtins.getFlake "github:mbailey/voicemode").packages.${pkgs.system}.default
];

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No microphone access	Check terminal/app permissions. WSL2 needs pulseaudio packages.
UV not found	Run `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh \| sh`
OpenAI API error	Verify `OPENAI_API_KEY` is set correctly
No audio output	Check system audio settings and available devices

Save Audio for Debugging

server.ts

export VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO=true
# Files saved to ~/.voicemode/audio/YYYY/MM/

Documentation

Getting Started - Full setup guide
Configuration - All environment variables
Whisper Setup - Local speech-to-text
Kokoro Setup - Local text-to-speech
Development Setup - Contributing guide

Full documentation: voicemode.dev

License

MIT - A Failmode Project

mcp-name: dev.voicemode/voicemode

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Frequently Asked Questions about Voicemode

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "voicemode": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "voicemode"] } }

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Voicemode

Natural voice conversations for AI assistants - STT/TTS via MCP

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Install Config Generator

Choose your client

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "voicemode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "voicemode"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Documentation Overview

VoiceMode

Natural voice conversations with Claude Code (and other MCP capable agents)

VoiceMode enables natural voice conversations with Claude Code. Voice isn't about replacing typing - it's about being available when typing isn't.

Perfect for:

Walking to your next meeting
Cooking while debugging
Giving your eyes a break after hours of screen time
Holding a coffee (or a dog)
Any moment when your hands or eyes are busy

See It In Action

Quick Start

Requirements: Computer with microphone and speakers

Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

The fastest way for Claude Code users to get started:

bash

# Add the VoiceMode marketplace
claude plugin marketplace add mbailey/voicemode

# Install VoiceMode plugin
claude plugin install voicemode@voicemode

## Install dependencies (CLI, Local Voice Services)

/voicemode:install

# Start talking!
/voicemode:converse

Option 2: Python installer package

Installs dependencies and the VoiceMode Python package.

server.ts

# Install UV package manager (if needed)
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Run the installer (sets up dependencies and local voice services)
uvx voice-mode-install

# Add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --scope user voicemode -- uvx --refresh --from voice-mode voicemode-mcp-launcher

# Optional: Add OpenAI API key as fallback for local services
export OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-key

# Start a conversation
claude converse

For manual setup, see the Getting Started Guide.

Features

Natural conversations - speak naturally, hear responses immediately
Works offline - optional local voice services (Whisper STT, Kokoro TTS)
Low latency - fast enough to feel like a real conversation
Smart silence detection - stops recording when you stop speaking
Privacy options - run entirely locally or use cloud services

Compatibility

Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows (native or WSL), NixOS Python: 3.10-3.14

Configuration

VoiceMode works out of the box. For customization:

server.ts

# Set OpenAI API key (if using cloud services)
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your-key"

# Or configure via file
voicemode config edit

See the Configuration Guide for all options.

Permissions Setup (Optional)

To use VoiceMode without permission prompts, add to ~/.claude/settings.json:

config.json

{
  "permissions": {
    "allow": [
      "mcp__voicemode__converse",
      "mcp__voicemode__service"
    ]
  }
}

See the Permissions Guide for more options.

Local Voice Services

For privacy or offline use, install local speech services:

Whisper.cpp - Local speech-to-text
Kokoro - Local text-to-speech with multiple voices

These provide the same API as OpenAI, so VoiceMode switches seamlessly between them.

Installation Details

System Dependencies by Platform

Ubuntu/Debian

bash

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y ffmpeg gcc libasound2-dev libasound2-plugins libportaudio2 portaudio19-dev pulseaudio pulseaudio-utils python3-dev

WSL2 users: The pulseaudio packages above are required for microphone access.

Fedora/RHEL

bash

sudo dnf install alsa-lib-devel ffmpeg gcc portaudio portaudio-devel python3-devel

macOS

bash

brew install ffmpeg node portaudio

NixOS

bash

# Use development shell
nix develop github:mbailey/voicemode

# Or install system-wide
nix profile install github:mbailey/voicemode

Alternative Installation Methods

From source

bash

git clone https://github.com/mbailey/voicemode.git
cd voicemode
uv tool install -e .

NixOS system-wide

nix

# In /etc/nixos/configuration.nix
environment.systemPackages = [
  (builtins.getFlake "github:mbailey/voicemode").packages.${pkgs.system}.default
];

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No microphone access	Check terminal/app permissions. WSL2 needs pulseaudio packages.
UV not found	Run `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh \| sh`
OpenAI API error	Verify `OPENAI_API_KEY` is set correctly
No audio output	Check system audio settings and available devices

Save Audio for Debugging

server.ts

export VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO=true
# Files saved to ~/.voicemode/audio/YYYY/MM/

Documentation

Getting Started - Full setup guide
Configuration - All environment variables
Whisper Setup - Local speech-to-text
Kokoro Setup - Local text-to-speech
Development Setup - Contributing guide

Full documentation: voicemode.dev

License

MIT - A Failmode Project

mcp-name: dev.voicemode/voicemode

Related MCP Servers

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Frequently Asked Questions about Voicemode

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "voicemode": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "voicemode"] } }

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27Quality signal: Emerging · 27/100How this signal is calculated ▾

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Quick Install

Install Config Generator

Documentation Overview

VoiceMode

See It In Action

Quick Start

Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

Option 2: Python installer package

Features

Compatibility

Configuration

Permissions Setup (Optional)

Local Voice Services

Installation Details

Ubuntu/Debian

Fedora/RHEL

macOS

NixOS

From source

NixOS system-wide

Troubleshooting

Save Audio for Debugging

Documentation

Links

License

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Voicemode

Quick Install

Install Config Generator

Documentation Overview

VoiceMode

See It In Action

Quick Start

Option 1: Claude Code Plugin (Recommended)

Option 2: Python installer package

Features

Compatibility

Configuration

Permissions Setup (Optional)

Local Voice Services

Installation Details

Ubuntu/Debian

Fedora/RHEL

macOS

NixOS

From source

NixOS system-wide

Troubleshooting

Save Audio for Debugging

Documentation

Links

License

Related MCP Servers

Frequently Asked Questions about Voicemode

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