Pangolin Anki TTS | ✨Free✨ - Text-To-Speech - Narrator - Simple - Many Languages

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Reads Anki card text aloud during review using Windows Microsoft text-to-speech voices, supporting multiple languages and voices for language learning and users with ADHD.
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3 (👍 2 · 👎 1)
Updated
2025-03-05
Anki versions
2.1.1~
License
CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 (from the license file in the package)
Virus scan
No ClamAV match A match does not prove malware. No match does not prove that the code is safe.
Languages
Python, PowerShell, JSON
Description language
en

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  • Last update or commit: 2025-03-05 (606 days before the snapshot).
  • Commits in the last year: 0.
  • Issues: 1 open, 0 closed.
  • Pull requests: 0 open, 0 merged.

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Description

GitHub: https://github.com/Pangolin-with-a-pink-bow/PangolinAnkiTTS/

This add-on reads the text on your Anki cards during review. It works well with most languages and is helpful for language learning and ADHD. The code is as simple and short as possible. You can view the code and files on my GitHub page.

The current simplicity is due to time constraints, and because I want non-technical users to easily verify that the add-on is safe and virus-free. Personally, I know I’m a little paranoid about accidentally downloading an Anki add-on that has a virus. 내 마음은 불안의 창녀야.

How to check the add-on for viruses (for non-technical users):

  • Go to my GitHub, copy the script init.py.
  • Paste it into ChatGPT.
  • Ask ChatGPT: "Add comments on this Python script to explain, in regular language, what each line of code does."
  • Ask ChatGPT: "Is there malicious code in this Python script?"

The Add-on’s Folder includes:

  • init.py: The main code file.

  • meta.json: A file with information about the add-on for Anki.

  • README.txt: Explains basic details, how to use it, how to change it, and includes the FAQ. Also available on GitHub.

  • LICENSE.txt: States that you can share or modify the code as long as you give credit, but it cannot be used for profit.

  • pycache: This might appear after you install and use it though. It's a folder generated by Anki when the add-on is used. This is generated in every add-on by anki itself, not the add-on.

README

PangolinAnkiTTS Created by Pangolin-with-a-pink-bow on GitHub { https://github.com/Pangolin-with-a-pink-bow }. If you modify this add-on, you must keep this credit intact.

License This add-on is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0). You may share and modify this software, but commercial use is strictly prohibited.

Description: This add-on reads the text on your anki cards during review aloud, using your default Microsoft text-to-speech voice. It does not function on Mac or Linux for this reason.

You can make it read cards in different languages and voices. (see FAQ below.)

Installation Methods #1 Easy install with the code '1216029285'

#2 Manual
Download the latest version of PangolinAnkiTTS.
Open Anki and go to Tools → Add-ons → Install from file.
Select the downloaded .zip file and install.
Restart Anki to apply changes.

FAQ: How do I change/modify the TTS voice? 1. Open Control Panel (Click the search bar, type 'Control Panel'). 2. Find Speech Recognition (Click the top-right search bar, type 'Speech'). 3. Click "Change text to speech settings": a. Voice Selection. b. Preview Voice. c. Voice Speed.

Recommended English Settings:
	Voice selection: [Microsoft Hazel Desktop - English (Great Britain)]		
	Voice speed: 3 notches past normal

How do I get more Voices? / How do I change the Language? 1. Open Settings. 2. Search "Add Speech Voices". 3. Notes: - You will see "Choose a voice", "Voice speed", and "Preview voice" here. - THESE ARE SEPARATE FROM THE VOICES/SETTINGS THIS ADD-ON USES. - Changing these settings will do nothing! They do not matter! - The voice selection under "Choose a voice" lists many voices, but few can be used for this add-on. - Do not expect to be able to use as many voices as in that list. 4. Click "Add Voices". 5. Pick the language you want the voice to speak in. - There are multiple options for English; I recommend "English (United Kingdom)" for intelligibility. 6. Close Settings. 7. Reopen Control Panel and view the voice selection options. 8. Any new voices that can be used will show up there.

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Don't download "microsoft voice packs" from the internet. Downloading random gunkware puts you at risk for a few things like, trojans, ransomware, rootkits, spyware, adware, worms, keyloggers, botnets, backdoors, fileless malware, and scareware. These are everywhere on the internet, even in "Trusted Sources" or websites that say they "scan" their files for viruses. If you download gunk, you will get these. 바보 같은 소리 하지 마, 바보야.

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