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# ollama-voice-mac
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Mac compatible Ollama Voice building on the work of https://github.com/maudoin/ollama-voice
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## Running
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1. Install [Ollama](https://ollama.ai) on your Mac.
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2. Download the Mistral 7b model using the `ollama pull mistral` command.
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2. Download an [OpenAI Whisper Model](https://github.com/openai/whisper/discussions/63#discussioncomment-3798552) (base works fine).
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3. Clone this repo somewhere.
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4. Place the Whisper model in a /whisper directory in the repo root folder.
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5. Run `pip install -r requirements.txt` to install.
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6. Run `python assistant.py` to start the assistant.
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## Improving the voice
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You can improve the quality of the voice by downloading a higher quality version. These instructions work on MacOS 14 Sonoma:
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1. In System Settings select Accessibility > Spoken Content
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2. Select System Voice and Manage Voices...
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3. For English find "Zoe (Premium)" and download it.
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4. Select Zoe (Premium) as your System voice.
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