Text-to-speech for VS Code — read documents, selections, and notes aloud
What It Does
Uses the operating system's built-in TTS engine — no API key required. Automatically strips Markdown syntax before reading so headings and code blocks sound natural.
Features
Feature
Description
Read Selection
Read selected text or the current line with one command
Read Document
Narrate entire files from start to finish
Markdown-aware
Strips #, **, backticks, and code fences before speaking
Cross-platform
PowerShell TTS on Windows, say on macOS, espeak on Linux
Configurable speed
Adjust playback rate from 0.5× to 2.0×
Right-click menus
Right-click any editor → Read Selection, Read Document, or Stop; right-click in Explorer → Read File
Requirements
No external tools required. Uses your operating system's built-in text-to-speech engine.
