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Release Notes - Vaani v0.1.0 (Beta)

16 Feb 15:01
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Release Notes - Vaani v0.1.0 (Beta) Pre-release
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🚀 Initial Release: High-Performance TTS for macOS

Vaani is a minimalist, high-performance Text-to-Speech (TTS) desktop application designed specifically for macOS. It focuses on a "Paste & Read Aloud" experience with a beautiful modern aesthetic.

✨ Key Features

  • Apple Silicon Optimized: Powered by mlx-audio and the Kokoro-82M model, providing high-quality, on-device voice synthesis.
  • Seamless Audio Flow: Features intelligent text chunking and 150ms audio overlapping to ensure a natural, gapless speaking experience.
  • Ethereal Glass UI: A sleek, translucent interface that feels at home on modern macOS.
  • Global Shortcuts: Instantly summon Vaani from any application using Cmd+Shift+V.
  • Privacy First: 100% offline processing. Your text and voice data never leave your machine.
  • Smart Caching: Near-instant playback for previously synthesized sentences.

🛠 Improvements & Packaging

  • Professional Distribution: Now packaged in a custom-designed DMG installer for easy drag-and-drop installation.
  • Cross-Platform Core: Built using Wails (Go + Svelte), ensuring a lightweight and responsive experience.
  • Configurable Settings: Customization options for global hotkeys, model selection, and emoji handling.

📥 Installation

  1. Download Vaani.dmg.
  2. Open the DMG and drag Vaani to your Applications folder.
  3. Prerequisite: Ensure espeak-ng is installed for phonemization (brew install espeak-ng).
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