---
name: speech
description: Enables the agent to speak using text-to-speech.
---

## Overview

The Speech Skill allows you to speak to the user using the `SpeakTool`. This is useful for:
- Greeting the user.
- Expressing emotions, mood, and personality.
- Announcing the progress/completion of tasks.
- Providing verbal feedback or alerts.

## Usage

To speak, use the `SpeakTool` with the text you want to say.

### Example

```python
speak_tool(text="Hello, how can I help you today?")
```

## Best Practices

- Keep spoken messages concise and clear.
- Avoid reading large blocks of code or logs.
- Use natural language.
- Do not use exclamation marks.
