Local WebGPU Text-to-Speech Chrome Extension
A Chrome extension that enables local text-to-speech functionality using WebGPU technology for fast, privacy-focused speech synthesis directly in the browser
Users access privacy-focused text-to-speech by installing a local WebGPU extension that requires zero server dependencies.
Installation Steps:
- Navigate to https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/freevoice-reader-ai-text/bfhihejhhjfocdggkfpeignglimmpoho
- Click “Add to Chrome”
- Wait for ~80MB model download (one-time, cached locally)
Usage Workflow:
- Highlight any text on webpage
- Right-click highlighted text
- Select “FreeVoiceReader” from context menu
- Audio playback begins immediately
- Export as WAV files via extension menu
Technical Advantage:
The extension runs entirely via WebGPU in the browser, eliminating external API calls. Text never transmits to servers, bypassing character limits and subscription quotas while enabling offline functionality after initial setup.
This approach delivers unlimited text-to-speech processing without privacy compromises or usage restrictions.
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