Vibe Coding with Goose and the Speech MCP

--- title: "Vibe Coding with Goose and the Speech MCP" description: "Explore the new Speech MCP server that enables voice-controlled coding and natural conversation with your AI agent" authors: - adewale --- ![blog cover](vibe-coding.png) Imagine creating an app just by describing what you want out loud, like you’re talking to a friend. That’s the magic of vibe coding: turning natural language into working code with the help of an AI agent. And while typing a prompt gets the job done, saying it out loud hits different 🔥 The new [Speech MCP server](/docs/mcp/speech-mcp) has quite literally entered the chat. In a recent [Wild Goose Case livestream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zey9GHyXlHYe), hosts [Ebony Louis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonylouis/) and [Adewale Abati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acekyd/) were joined by [Max Novich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maksym-stepanenko-26404867) from Block's AI tools team, who demonstrated an exciting new extension - the [Speech MCP server](https://github.com/Kvadratni/speech-mcp). During the livestream, Max demonstrated this by creating an entire web application using only voice commands - no keyboard or mouse required. This resulted in a vibrant, animated webpage with 3D effects, synthwave aesthetics, and interactive elements, all created through natural conversation with Goose. ## The Speech MCP Server [Speech MCP](https://github.com/Kvadratni/speech-mcp) is an open source MCP server that enables voice interaction with AI agents like Goose. What makes it special is that it runs entirely locally on your machine, making it: - LLM agnostic - Privacy-focused - Cost-effective compared to cloud-based alternatives - Accessible without internet connectivity ### Key Features 1. **Local Speech Processing**: Uses two main models: - Faster Whisper: An efficient method to convert speech to text - Coqui TTS: A Japanese-engineered text-to-speech model with 54 natural-sounding voices 2. **Voice Selection**: Choose from 54 different voices with varying characteristics and personalities 3. **Multi-Speaker Narration**: Generate and play conversations between multiple voices 4. **Audio Transcription**: Convert audio/video content to text with timestamps and speaker detection ## Live Demo Highlights During the demonstration, Max showcased several impressive capabilities: 1. **Voice-Controlled Development**: - Created animated text effects - Implemented 3D transformations - Added synthwave aesthetics with gradients and grids - Integrated music controls 2. **System Integration**: - Controlled applications like Discord using voice commands - Navigated file system and development environment - Generated and managed audio content 3. **Natural Interaction**: - Fluid conversation with Goose - Real-time feedback and adjustments - Multi-voice narration for documentation ## Getting Started To try the Speech MCP server yourself: 1. Install the required audio library (PortAudio): ```bash # For macOS brew install portaudio # For Linux apt-get install portaudio # or dnf install portaudio ``` 2. Install the extension directly using the one-click [deep link install](goose://extension?cmd=uvx&&arg=-p&arg=3.10.14&arg=speech-mcp@latest&id=speech_mcp&name=Speech%20Interface&description=Voice%20interaction%20with%20audio%20visualization%20for%20Goose) in Goose ## Join the Development The Speech MCP server is [open-source](https://github.com/Kvadratni/speech-mcp) and welcomes contributions. You can also connect with Max on [Discord](https://discord.gg/goose-oss) for questions and collaboration. Voice interactions with AI agents like Goose with the power and tools to act on instructions provides a different kind of vibe that makes the future feel closer than ever. Whether you're interested in vibe coding, accessibility improvements, or just want to feel a bit more like Tony Stark while getting Goose to pull a J.A.R.V.I.S, the Speech MCP server offers a glimpse into the future of human-AI collaboration - and it's available today.