ZIF Text Reader (TTS) — mfe

Key Features of the TTS Reader Add-on

• Free TTS Reader: High-quality, real-time text-to-speech functionality with natural pacing.
• AI Integration: Summarize, explain, and transform text using the Google Gemini API with seamless translation.
• Multi-Language & RTL Support: Extensive support including native handling for RTL languages (Arabic, Urdu) with localized numeral conversion.
• Series & Stored Reading: Save articles for later and read them in sequence with automatic numbering and easy management.
• Highly Customizable: Total control over reading speed, layouts, colors, typography, and interactive elements.
• Accessibility First: Specialized reading modes and fonts designed for Dyslexia, ADHD, and focus-driven reading.
• Mobile Optimized: A truly responsive design that adapts fluidly to Android devices and small browser windows.

A. AI-Powered Analysis & Transformation (Gemini API)

The add-on leverages the Google Gemini API to turn static text into interactive knowledge.
* Smart Analysis: Quick-action buttons for "MindMap" summaries and "Full Text" cleaning.
* Deep Study Options: Advanced AI menus offering "Explain," "Q&A," "Flash Cards," and specialized business/logic analysis like "Counter Opinion" and "International Trends."
* Custom Prompts: Fully configurable AI instructions for every processing mode.
* Auto-Translation: Automatically translate AI responses into your preferred language before playback.

B. Advanced Reading Engine & Navigation

• Granular Control: Precise speed adjustments and customizable step sizes.
• Smart Chunking: Intelligently split text by sentence or fixed word counts for better rhythm.
• Series Navigation: Toggle through stored articles using "Next" and "Previous" buttons directly within the player.
• Visual Progress Tracking: A real-time progress bar with optional time markers (e.g., every 3 minutes).

C. Automated Processing (Auto-Mode)

• Tab-Shift Technology: Automatically cycles through your open tabs to read content in sequence without closing them.
• Directional Control: Choose to shift focus to the right or left, with intelligent wrap-around logic.

D. Immersive Reading Modes

• Minimal Mode (Full Page Reader): A distraction-free environment that hides all controls, displaying text in large, easy-to-read segments.
• Customized Reading: Enhance focus with modes like "Bold Vowels," "Bold First Letter," or "Keywords Only."
• Theming Engine: Choose from Sepia, Dark, or "Dynamic Mode," or create your own custom color palette.

E. Library Management

• Stored Articles: A dedicated menu to view, preview, and delete saved content.
• Numbered Playback: Automatic numbering (e.g., "Article 1...") during series reading for better orientation.

⚠️ IMPORTANT CAUTION & PRIVACY NOTICE

[!WARNING]
Use at Your Own Risk: This extension utilizes the Google Gemini API to provide AI-powered analysis. When using features like "MindMap," "Full Text by AI," or "Study" modes, the current content of the webpage you are viewing is uploaded to external AI servers for processing.

• Sensitive Data: Do NOT use AI features on pages containing sensitive information, such as passwords, bank details, credit card numbers, or private personal data.
• Data Usage: Be aware that data sent to the AI is subject to the external provider's privacy policy.
• Accuracy: AI-generated content (translations, summaries, etc.) may occasionally contain errors or hallucinations. Always verify critical information.

By using these features, you acknowledge that you are responsible for the data you process and do so at your own risk.