What is sttts local screen reader?

sttts is an open-source tool that captures a screen region, runs local OCR and TTS to read changes aloud—no internet needed. Ideal for hands-free reading .

How do I install sttts on Linux?

Grab deps with apt (slop, xdotool, etc.), install uv, clone the GitHub repo, uv sync, then python capture.py. AMD GPU optional for speed.

Does sttts work on Windows or Mac?

Currently Linux-only; no native Windows/Mac support yet—community ports possible.

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Forget Cloud Screen Readers: This Local Beast Reads Your Screen Without Phoning Home

What if your screen reader didn't leak your data to the cloud? One dev built sttts: pure local OCR and TTS that watches any screen region and speaks it aloud—no APIs, no BS.

DevTools Feed Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

sttts interface selecting screen region for real-time OCR and text-to-speech output

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sttts delivers fully local OCR+TTS screen reading—no cloud dependencies or API keys. 𝕏
Pixel diffs ensure efficiency: only changed content triggers processing. 𝕏
Perfect for hands-free ebooks, dashboards, and accessibility hacks on Linux/AMD setups. 𝕏

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