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----
-title: Vocalizr
-emoji: 🔊
-colorFrom: purple
-colorTo: yellow
-sdk: docker
-app_port: 7860
----
+# 🔊 Vocalizr
 
-## Vocalizr: Voice Generator part of the Chatacter Backend
+<p align="center">
+  <strong>A professional AI-powered voice generation application for high-quality text-to-speech synthesis</strong>
+</p>
 
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+
+</div>
+
+Vocalizr is a state-of-the-art voice generation application that transforms text into natural-sounding speech using the powerful Kokoro AI model. Part of the Character Backend ecosystem, it provides both a user-friendly web interface and a robust API for seamless integration into larger applications.
+
+## ✨ Features
+
+- **🎭 Multiple Voice Personas**: Choose from 20+ distinct voice options including American and British accents, male and female voices
+- **🚀 GPU Acceleration**: Automatic CUDA detection and utilization for high-performance generation
+- **🌐 Web Interface**: Intuitive Gradio-based interface for easy interaction
+- **🔧 Configurable Parameters**: Adjust speed, character limits, and file output options
+- **📁 File Export**: Save generated audio as WAV files for offline use
+- **🐳 Docker Support**: Ready-to-deploy containerized application
+- **📊 Real-time Streaming**: Live audio generation and playback
+- **🛡️ Production Ready**: Comprehensive monitoring, logging, and error handling
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Using Docker (Recommended)
+
+```bash
+# Pull and run the latest image
+docker run -p 7860:7860 ghcr.io/alphaspheredotai/vocalizr:latest
+
+# Access the web interface at http://localhost:7860
+```
+
+### Using uv
+
+```bash
+uvx vocalizr
+```
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+- **[Voice Reference](docs/VOICES.md)** - for complete list of voice ids
+- **[Installation Guide](docs/INSTALLATION.md)** - Detailed setup instructions for all platforms
+- **[Usage Guide](docs/USAGE.md)** - Web interface and CLI usage examples
+- **[API Reference](docs/API.md)** - Complete API documentation for developers
+- **[Configuration](docs/CONFIGURATION.md)** - Environment variables and settings
+- **[Development Guide](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Contributing and architecture overview
+- **[Examples](docs/EXAMPLES.md)** - Code examples and tutorials
+- **[Deployment](docs/DEPLOYMENT.md)** - Production deployment guide
+- **[Troubleshooting](docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - Common issues and solutions
+
+## 🛠️ System Requirements
+
+- **Python**: 3.12 or higher
+- **Memory**: 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
+- **Storage**: 2GB free space for models and cache
+- **GPU**: CUDA-compatible GPU (optional, for faster generation)
+- **Network**: Internet connection for initial model download
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License. See [LICENSE](docs/LICENSE.md) for details.
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+- **Kokoro AI Model**: Built on the powerful Kokoro text-to-speech engine
+- **Gradio**: Enabling the intuitive web interface
+- **AlphaSphere.AI**: Part of the comprehensive Character Backend ecosystem
+
+## 📞 Support
+
+- 🐛 **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/AlphaSphereDotAI/vocalizr/issues)
+- 📧 **Contact**: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+---
+
+<p align="center">
+  <strong>🌟 If you find Vocalizr useful, please consider giving it a star! 🌟</strong>
+</p>
diff --git a/docs/CHANGELOG.md b/docs/CHANGELOG.md
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+# 📝 Changelog
+
+All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+## [Unreleased]
+
+### Added
+- Comprehensive professional documentation suite
+- Installation guide with multiple deployment methods
+- Usage guide for web interface, CLI, and Python API
+- Complete API documentation with integration examples
+- Configuration guide for environment variables and deployment
+- Development guide with architecture and contribution workflow
+- Examples and tutorials for common use cases
+- Deployment guide for production environments
+- Troubleshooting guide for common issues
+- Contributing guidelines and code of conduct
+
+### Changed
+- Enhanced README.md with professional overview and features
+- Improved project structure with organized documentation
+
+### Documentation
+- Added comprehensive documentation covering all aspects of the project
+- Included practical examples for various use cases
+- Provided detailed troubleshooting and support information
+
+## [0.0.1] - 2024-01-15
+
+### Added
+- Initial release of Vocalizr voice generation application
+- Gradio web interface for text-to-speech conversion
+- Support for 20+ voice personas (American and British accents)
+- Command-line interface for easy deployment
+- Python API for programmatic usage
+- Docker support for containerized deployment
+- CUDA GPU acceleration support
+- Configurable speed and character limit settings
+- Audio file export functionality (WAV format)
+- Real-time streaming audio generation
+- Comprehensive logging and error handling
+
+### Features
+- **Voice Selection**: Multiple voice options with different personalities
+  - American female voices: Heart, Bella, Nicole, Aoede, Kore, Sarah, Nova, Sky, Alloy, Jessica, River
+  - American male voices: Michael, Fenrir, Puck, Echo, Eric, Liam, Onyx, Santa, Adam
+  - British female voices: Emma, Isabella, Alice, Lily
+  - British male voices: George, Fable, Lewis, Daniel
+
+- **Web Interface**: Intuitive Gradio-based interface with:
+  - Text input with character limit control
+  - Voice selection dropdown
+  - Speed adjustment slider (0.5x to 2.0x)
+  - Hardware detection and display
+  - Real-time audio generation and playback
+  - Audio file download capability
+
+- **API Features**:
+  - Generator-based audio streaming
+  - Configurable voice and speed parameters
+  - Optional file saving
+  - Debug mode support
+  - Error handling and validation
+
+- **Technical Specifications**:
+  - Built on Kokoro AI text-to-speech model
+  - 24kHz audio output sample rate
+  - Float32 audio data format
+  - Automatic CUDA detection and usage
+  - Environment-based configuration
+  - Structured logging with Loguru
+
+### Technical Details
+- **Framework**: Gradio for web interface
+- **AI Model**: Kokoro 82M parameter model
+- **Audio Processing**: soundfile for WAV file operations
+- **Backend**: PyTorch with CUDA support
+- **Configuration**: Environment variable based
+- **Containerization**: Docker with multi-stage build
+- **Package Management**: uv for dependency management
+
+### Infrastructure
+- GitHub Actions CI/CD workflows
+- Docker image publishing to GitHub Container Registry
+- Automated code quality checks with Ruff
+- Dependabot for dependency updates
+- CodeQL security scanning
+- Automated testing and linting
+
+### Dependencies
+- `gradio[mcp]>=5.38.0` - Web interface framework
+- `kokoro>=0.9.4` - Text-to-speech AI model
+- `soundfile>=0.13.1` - Audio file processing
+- `pip>=25.1.1` - Package installer
+
+### Development Dependencies
+- `ruff>=0.11.12` - Code formatting and linting
+- `ty>=0.0.1a10` - Type checking utilities
+
+### Known Issues
+- Requires internet connection for initial model download
+- GPU acceleration requires CUDA-compatible hardware
+- Large memory usage for longer text inputs
+
+### Breaking Changes
+- None (initial release)
+
+---
+
+## Release Notes Format
+
+For future releases, we follow this format:
+
+### Version Types
+- **Major** (X.0.0): Breaking changes
+- **Minor** (0.X.0): New features, backwards compatible
+- **Patch** (0.0.X): Bug fixes, backwards compatible
+
+### Change Categories
+- **Added**: New features
+- **Changed**: Changes in existing functionality
+- **Deprecated**: Soon-to-be removed features
+- **Removed**: Removed features
+- **Fixed**: Bug fixes
+- **Security**: Vulnerability fixes
+
+### Unreleased Section
+- Keep track of changes not yet released
+- Move to versioned section on release
+- Follow semantic versioning principles
+
+---
+
+## Contributing to Changelog
+
+When contributing to the project:
+
+1. **Add entries** to the `[Unreleased]` section
+2. **Use appropriate categories** (Added, Changed, Fixed, etc.)
+3. **Write clear descriptions** of changes
+4. **Reference issues/PRs** where relevant
+5. **Follow the format** established in previous entries
+
+### Example Entry Format
+
+```markdown
+### Added
+- New batch processing API endpoint for multiple text inputs (#123)
+- Support for custom voice models via configuration (#124)
+
+### Fixed
+- Memory leak in audio generation pipeline (#125)
+- Incorrect sample rate handling for certain voices (#126)
+
+### Changed
+- Improved error messages for invalid input validation (#127)
+- Updated Gradio to version 5.45.0 for better performance (#128)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Upgrade Guide
+
+### From Future Versions
+
+Instructions for upgrading between versions will be provided here as they become available.
+
+### Breaking Changes Policy
+
+We are committed to minimizing breaking changes. When they are necessary:
+
+1. **Advance notice** will be given (at least one minor version)
+2. **Migration guides** will be provided
+3. **Deprecation warnings** will be added first
+4. **Alternative approaches** will be documented
+
+---
+
+## Support and Resources
+
+- **Documentation**: [docs/](docs/)
+- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/AlphaSphereDotAI/vocalizr/issues)
+- **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/AlphaSphereDotAI/vocalizr/discussions)
+- **Contact**: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
+
+---
+
+**Note**: This changelog is maintained by the project maintainers and community contributors. If you notice any missing or incorrect information, please [open an issue](https://github.com/AlphaSphereDotAI/vocalizr/issues) or [submit a pull request](https://github.com/AlphaSphereDotAI/vocalizr/pulls).