Generate Audio from Text Scripts with Self-Hosted Bark & Google Drive

This workflow transforms plain text scripts stored in Google Drive into high-quality audio files using a self-hosted Bark text-to-speech model. It receives repository IDs, fetches .txt files, processes them through a custom Python script that preloads Bark models and splits text into optimal chunks for generation, produces WAV files, and uploads them back to Drive. Fully local processing ensures privacy, speed, and zero ongoing costs.

Key benefits include 100% free operation without API dependencies, support for batch processing multiple scripts, and seamless integration with Google Drive for easy management. The custom script handles model preloading, text splitting on punctuation to maintain natural flow, and WAV export, making it robust for long-form content.

Ideal use cases: Content creators generating voiceovers for videos/podcasts, audiobook producers automating narration, educators creating audio lessons from scripts, or marketers producing audio ads. Perfect for teams needing scalable, private TTS without cloud service limits or fees.