Heard gives AI coding agents local voices

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Heard gives AI coding agents local voices

Heard is an open-source macOS app and daemon that narrates AI agent actions in real-time. It supports multi-agent "swarm" modes and local TTS via Kokoro for zero-telemetry pair programming.

// ANALYSIS

Heard solves the "staring at the terminal" fatigue by turning silent agent logs into interactive audio experiences. Its local-first architecture using Kokoro ensures zero latency and absolute privacy for sensitive codebases. Multi-agent awareness prevents audio collisions when running concurrent background tasks. Built-in personas (Aria, Jarvis) and customizable Markdown-based templates allow for tailored developer experiences. First-class support for Claude Code and Codex makes it an immediate utility for early adopters of terminal-based agents. The Apache 2.0 license and absence of telemetry align perfectly with the "LocalLLaMA" ethos of sovereignty.

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heardai-codingagentclispeechopen-source

DISCOVERED

45d ago

2026-04-28

PUBLISHED

45d ago

2026-04-28

RELEVANCE

8/ 10

AUTHOR

decentralizedbee

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