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Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI coding assistant. With Typecast Skills, Claude can help you integrate TTS into your projects — just ask in natural language!

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What You Can Do

With Typecast Skills for Claude, you can:
  • Get step-by-step guidance for API integration in Python, JavaScript, or cURL
  • Generate working code tailored to your use case
  • Troubleshoot errors with detailed explanations and solutions
  • Compare pricing plans and calculate costs
  • Discover voices that match your project needs

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Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:
  1. Claude Code — Install from Claude Code (official installation guide)
  2. Typecast API Key — Get yours here

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Installation

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Step 1: Add Typecast Marketplace

Open Claude Code and run the following command: 
/plugin marketplace add neosapience/typecast-skills

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Step 2: Install the Plugin

/plugin install typecast-api-expert@typecast-skills
That’s it! You’re ready to use Typecast Skills.

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Verify Installation

Ask Claude: “What can you help me with for Typecast API?” If installed correctly, Claude will introduce itself as the Typecast TTS API expert agent.
Manual Installation: You can also copy the skill folder directly to:
  • Personal scope: ~/.claude/skills/
  • Project scope: .cursor/skills/

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Quick Start: Your First Voice Generation

Just ask Claude in natural language! Here are some example prompts:

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Basic Setup

How do I get started with Typecast TTS API?

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Generate Code

Write Python code to convert "Hello world" to speech using Typecast API.

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Troubleshoot Errors

I'm getting a 403 error with Typecast API. What should I check?

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Example Conversations

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Getting Started (No Coding Experience)

Claude will:
  1. Explain what an API is in simple terms
  2. Guide you through getting an API key
  3. Show the simplest possible code example
  4. Explain each line of code
Claude will:
  • Explain that v30 is the latest model with better quality
  • List the available emotions for each model
  • Recommend v30 for new projects
  • Explain Smart Mode (context-aware emotion)

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Integrating with Your Project

Claude will:
  1. Explain that API calls should go through a backend (security)
  2. Provide a Node.js/Express backend example
  3. Show how to call it from React
  4. Include error handling
Claude will:
  1. Generate a complete FastAPI endpoint
  2. Use environment variables for the API key
  3. Include proper error handling
  4. Show example request/response

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What Claude Knows About Typecast

TopicWhat Claude Can Help With
API BasicsAuthentication, endpoints, request/response format
Code SamplesPython SDK, JavaScript SDK, Direct API, cURL
Voice Selection500+ voices, filtering by gender/age/use case
Emotion ControlPreset emotions, Smart Mode, intensity adjustment
Audio SettingsFormat (WAV/MP3), volume, pitch, tempo
Error HandlingAll error codes (400-500) with solutions
PricingPlan comparison, credit calculation
Best PracticesSecurity, environment variables, rate limits

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Tips for Best Results

Be Specific

Instead of “help with TTS”, try “generate Python code for sad emotion with ssfm-v30”

Mention Your Stack

Tell Claude your tech stack: “I’m using Next.js with TypeScript”

Share Errors

Paste the full error message — Claude will diagnose and fix it

Ask Follow-ups

Claude remembers context, so ask “now add error handling” or “convert to TypeScript”

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Keeping Up to Date

Update your plugins to get the latest features and fixes: 
# Update marketplace catalog
/plugin marketplace update typecast-skills

# Update installed plugin
/plugin update typecast-api-expert@typecast-skills

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify the skill is properly installed in your settings
  • Try restarting Claude Code
  • Check that the skills repository is accessible
  • Ask Claude to check the latest documentation
  • Mention you want “ssfm-v30” specifically for the latest features
  • Update your local skills repository if cloned locally
  • Make sure you’ve replaced YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key
  • Check that you’re using a valid voice_id
  • Verify your API plan supports the model you’re using

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Resources

Get API Key

Get your Typecast API key

Voice Library

Browse all available voices

API Reference

Explore the Typecast API

Skills Repository

View source on GitHub