When an agent controls a local computer, the CLI can turn short text into speech and play it through the default audio output. This is useful for audible alerts, hands-free status updates, or quick voice previews.
For local agent feedback, cast "message" is the simplest realtime-style path because playback starts as part of the CLI command. For API-level chunked streaming, use the Typecast streaming endpoint through an SDK.
Use saved audio for reliability
For longer messages or repeated playback, save the audio first:
Then play it with your system audio tool:
Agent prompt pattern
Good audio messages
Choosing the audio path
Keep PC audio messages short. For detailed status, speak one sentence and write the full details in the chat or log.
