My Little Chrome Reader Extension

Read web pages and selected text aloud using high-quality AI voices from Venice AI's Kokoro Text-to-Speech model.

Features

• Read Aloud: Reads the main content of most web pages or selected text snippets.
• Voice Selection: Choose from various high-quality voices.
• Speed Control: Adjust the reading speed (1.0x to 2.0x).
• Voice Preview: Sample voices directly in the settings popup.
• Simple UI: An unobtrusive controller appears on the bottom of the page during reading.

Installation (Manual)

Since this extension is not yet on the Chrome Web Store, you need to install it manually:

1. Download: Download the extension files from the latest release from GitHub. Alternatively, you can clone or download the repository as a zip file.
2. Unzip: Unzip it to a permanent location on your computer.
3. Open Chrome Extensions: Open Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions in the address bar, and press Enter.
4. Enable Developer Mode: In the top-right corner of the Extensions page, toggle the "Developer mode" switch ON.
5. Load Unpacked: Click the "Load unpacked" button that appears.
6. Select Folder: Navigate to the folder where you unzipped or cloned the extension folder and click "Select Folder".
7. Installed: The "My Little Chrome Reader" extension should now appear in your list of extensions and be ready to use.

Getting Started

1. API Key: This extension requires an API key from Venice AI to function.
   • Visit Venice.ai/venice-api/ to get an API key.
   • Copy the generated API key.

2. Configure Extension:
   • Click the "My Little Chrome Reader" extension icon in your Chrome toolbar (it might be hidden under the puzzle piece icon).
   • Paste your copied Venice AI API key into the "API Key" field.
   • Select your preferred voice using the dropdown menu. You can click the small play button next to the dropdown to preview the selected voice.
   • Changes are saved automatically.
   • You may have to reload the extension or restart Chrome after changing the API key, if it's not working.
3. Usage:
   • Read Page: Right-click anywhere on a web page and select "Read this page" from the context menu.
   • Read Selection: Highlight text on a web page, right-click the selection, and choose "Start Reading Selection".
   • Control Playback: Use the floating UI controller that appears (usually bottom-right) to play/pause and adjust reading speed.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details (You will need to create this file).

Support & Donations

If you find this extension useful, consider supporting its development:

• PayPal: [email protected]
• Check out my other work: www.vanja-ivancevic.com