Spoken progress updates
Hear when Cursor starts, finishes, hits errors, or needs input.
Cursor text to speech for voice-driven coding
Cursor text to speech that lets your AI assistant speak back.
TalkToCursor adds Cursor TTS through an MCP server, so your coding assistant can speak progress, completions, and errors while you work hands-free.
$ npx -y talktocursor
Why Cursor voice
Stop watching the chat window for every update.
Cursor can do long-running work, but you still have to keep checking the screen. Cursor text to speech turns those updates into spoken feedback while Cursor edits, debugs, explains, or asks for clarification.
ElevenLabs voices
Use natural text-to-speech voices with adjustable speed, stability, and style.
Hands-free workflow
Pair Cursor TTS with dictation to create a smooth voice coding loop.
How it works
Add voice to Cursor without leaving your IDE.
TalkToCursor runs as a local MCP server. Cursor can call its speak tools during a task, and the server sends those messages to ElevenLabs for audio playback. Optional voice-loop settings can trigger dictation after the assistant finishes speaking.
1
Add the MCP server
Install with npm and add TalkToCursor to your MCP config, or just ask your agent to set it up for you.
2
Connect ElevenLabs
Add your ElevenLabs API key in the settings UI and choose a voice, or create your own.
3
Talk to Cursor
Use Cursor normally, or pair it with Wispr Flow for dictation.
Search terms this solves
Cursor text to speech, without a separate app.
If you searched for Cursor TTS, Cursor text to speech, Cursor dictation, or Cursor voice, TalkToCursor is the direct install path. It keeps the workflow inside Cursor through MCP instead of forcing you into a separate coding interface.
- Text-to-speech for Cursor AI responses and task updates
- Voice presets for faster, slower, stable, expressive, or dramatic speech
- Optional auto-submit support for dictation workflows on macOS
- Settings UI for API keys, voice selection, and voice-loop controls
Recommended setup
Use Cursor TTS plus dictation for the full loop.
TalkToCursor handles the speaking side. For Cursor speech to text, use macOS dictation or Wispr Flow. For the full hands-free loop, pair TalkToCursor with Wispr Flow.
FAQ
Cursor TTS questions
Is Cursor TTS the same as TalkToCursor?
TalkToCursor is the product name. Cursor TTS describes what it adds: text-to-speech and voice workflow support for Cursor AI.
Does this replace Cursor?
No. It extends Cursor with an MCP server so your assistant can speak through ElevenLabs while you keep working in Cursor.
Do I need Wispr Flow?
No. ElevenLabs is used for text-to-speech. Wispr Flow is recommended if you want speech-to-text dictation and a more complete hands-free loop.