EchoForge-cli

EchoForge can automatically generate a podcast series based on a given topic, including scripts and audio files. It uses the Gemini API for text generation and includes both a Python CLI tool and an iOS mobile app.

Features

• 🎙️ AI-Powered Podcast Generation: Create engaging multi-episode podcast series
• 🌍 Multi-language Support: Generate content in multiple languages
• 🎧 Audio Generation: Convert scripts to speech using TTS
• 📱 Cross-Platform: Python CLI tool + iOS mobile app
• 🤖 Gemini API Integration: Leverages Google's latest AI models

Usage

Python CLI Tool

1. Set Up Environment: Ensure you have Python installed and set up a virtual environment.
2. Set API Key: Run export GEMINI_API_KEY="your_gemini_api_key" to set the Gemini API key. Google AI Document
3. Install Dependencies: Run pip install -r requirements.txt to install the necessary packages.
4. Run the Script: Execute the script with python src/main.py.

iOS Mobile App

The iOS app provides a native mobile interface for podcast generation:

1. Setup: Follow the setup instructions in ios-app/README.md
2. Configure Firebase: Set up Firebase project with Vertex AI enabled
3. Generate Podcasts: Use the intuitive SwiftUI interface to create podcast episodes

See the iOS App Documentation for detailed setup and usage instructions.

Project Structure

EchoForge-cli/
├── src/                    # Python CLI tool
│   ├── generation/         # Core generation logic
│   ├── prompt/            # Prompt templates
│   └── main.py           # Entry point
├── ios-app/               # iOS mobile app
│   ├── EchoForge/         # SwiftUI app source
│   │   ├── Models/        # Data models
│   │   ├── Services/      # API integration
│   │   ├── Utils/         # Prompt generation
│   │   └── Views/         # SwiftUI interface
│   └── README.md         # iOS setup guide
└── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies

TODOs

• iOS app with Firebase/Gemini integration
• Cross-platform prompt template sharing
• Audio generation using TTS (Text-to-Speech) services
• Web-based UI for broader accessibility
• Podcast hosting platform integration