[API] Build Gemini TTS tool for voice output in The Nexus #757

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opened 2026-03-30 01:57:00 +00:00 by Timmy · 1 comment
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Phase 5 — Advanced Integration

Objective

Give Timmy a distinctive voice in The Nexus using Gemini Native Audio and TTS API.

Design

  • Gemini TTS for reading chat responses aloud in The Nexus
  • Gemini Native Audio for hyper-realistic narration (announcements, briefings)
  • Voice selection and tuning to match Timmy's personality
  • User toggle: text-only, TTS, or full audio mode

Acceptance

  • Evaluate available TTS voices and select Timmy's voice
  • Implement TTS on chat responses in The Nexus
  • Add audio controls to the Nexus HUD (voice on/off, volume)
  • Test Native Audio for announcement/briefing generation
  • Implement audio caching to avoid re-generating repeated responses

API Refs

  • Gemini TTS: ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/speech-generation
  • Gemini Native Audio

Depends On

  • API key provisioning
## Phase 5 — Advanced Integration ### Objective Give Timmy a distinctive voice in The Nexus using Gemini Native Audio and TTS API. ### Design - Gemini TTS for reading chat responses aloud in The Nexus - Gemini Native Audio for hyper-realistic narration (announcements, briefings) - Voice selection and tuning to match Timmy's personality - User toggle: text-only, TTS, or full audio mode ### Acceptance - [ ] Evaluate available TTS voices and select Timmy's voice - [ ] Implement TTS on chat responses in The Nexus - [ ] Add audio controls to the Nexus HUD (voice on/off, volume) - [ ] Test Native Audio for announcement/briefing generation - [ ] Implement audio caching to avoid re-generating repeated responses ### API Refs - Gemini TTS: `ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/speech-generation` - Gemini Native Audio ### Depends On - API key provisioning
Timmy added this to the M5: Google AI Ultra Integration milestone 2026-03-30 01:57:00 +00:00
Timmy added the google-ai-ultra3d-worldp2-backloggemini-api labels 2026-03-30 01:57:00 +00:00
Timmy changed title from [API] Integrate Gemini Native Audio + TTS for Timmy's voice in The Nexus to [API] Build Gemini TTS tool for voice output in The Nexus 2026-03-30 02:56:23 +00:00
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Audit: Google AI Ultra integration epic — these are aspirational proposals, not scoped work. Closing. Reopen individually with acceptance criteria if needed.

Audit: Google AI Ultra integration epic — these are aspirational proposals, not scoped work. Closing. Reopen individually with acceptance criteria if needed.
Timmy closed this issue 2026-04-03 22:59:56 +00:00
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Reference: Timmy_Foundation/the-nexus#757