# Fish Audio

> Canonical documentation index for Fish Audio APIs, SDKs, models, voice cloning, real-time streaming, and self-hosting. This custom index prioritizes the lowest-noise, highest-value entry points for AI agents.

## Start Here

- [Agent Quickstart](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/resources/agent-quickstart.md): Minimal-noise entry point for AI agents with retrieval order, canonical URLs, and task routing.
- [Quick Start](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/getting-started/quickstart.md): Generate your first AI voice with Fish Audio in under 5 minutes.
- [AI Coding Agents](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/resources/coding-agents.md): Connect AI coding assistants to Fish Audio documentation via MCP for real-time API guidance.

## API Specs

- [OpenAPI](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/openapi.json): REST API schema for text-to-speech, speech-to-text, wallet, and voice model endpoints.
- [AsyncAPI](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/asyncapi.yml): WebSocket schema for real-time text-to-speech streaming.

## Core REST API

- [API Introduction](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/introduction.md): How to use the Fish Audio API.
- [Text to Speech Endpoint](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/openapi-v1/text-to-speech.md): Convert text to speech.
- [Speech to Text Endpoint](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/openapi-v1/speech-to-text.md): Transcribe audio to text.
- [List Models](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/model/list-models.md): Get a list of all models.
- [Create Model](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/model/create-model.md): Create a new voice model.
- [Get Model](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/model/get-model.md): Get details of a specific model.
- [Update Model](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/model/update-model.md): Update an existing model.
- [Delete Model](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/model/delete-model.md): Delete an existing model.
- [WebSocket TTS Streaming](https://docs.fish.audio/api-reference/endpoint/websocket/tts-live.md): Real-time text-to-speech streaming via WebSocket.

## SDKs

- [Python SDK Overview](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/python/overview.md): Official Python SDK overview and setup.
- [Python Authentication](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/python/authentication.md): Configure API authentication for the Fish Audio Python SDK.
- [Python Text-to-Speech](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/python/text-to-speech.md): Generate natural-sounding speech with the Fish Audio Python SDK.
- [Python Voice Cloning](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/python/voice-cloning.md): Clone voices and create custom voice models with the Fish Audio Python SDK.
- [Python WebSocket Streaming](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/python/websocket.md): Stream text-to-speech in real-time with WebSocket connections.
- [JavaScript Installation](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/javascript/installation.md): Install and set up the Fish Audio JavaScript SDK.
- [JavaScript Authentication](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/javascript/authentication.md): Manage API keys and client setup in the Fish Audio JavaScript SDK.
- [JavaScript Text-to-Speech](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/javascript/text-to-speech.md): Convert text to natural speech with Fish Audio JavaScript SDK.
- [JavaScript Voice Cloning](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/javascript/voice-cloning.md): Clone voices using reference audio with Fish Audio JavaScript SDK.
- [JavaScript WebSocket](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/sdk-guide/javascript/websocket.md): Real-time streaming with Fish Audio JavaScript SDK.

## Product Guides

- [Text to Speech Guide](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/core-features/text-to-speech.md): Convert text to natural-sounding speech with Fish Audio.
- [Speech to Text Guide](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/core-features/speech-to-text.md): Convert audio recordings into accurate text transcriptions.
- [Creating Voice Models](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/core-features/creating-models.md): Learn how to create custom voice models with Fish Audio.
- [Emotion Control](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/core-features/emotions.md): Add natural emotions and expressions to your AI-generated speech.
- [Fine-grained Control](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/core-features/fine-grained-control.md): Advanced control over speech generation.
- [Voice Cloning Best Practices](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/best-practices/voice-cloning.md): Improve voice cloning quality and consistency.
- [Real-time Voice Streaming](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/best-practices/real-time-streaming.md): Stream voice generation in real time for interactive applications.

## Operational Docs

- [Models Overview](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/models-pricing/models-overview.md): Explore Fish Audio's voice generation models and their capabilities.
- [Choosing a Model](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/models-pricing/choosing-a-model.md): Select the right Fish Audio model for your use case and requirements.
- [Pricing And Rate Limits](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/models-pricing/pricing-and-rate-limits.md): Understand pricing, usage costs, and API rate limits.
- [Model Deprecations](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/models-pricing/deprecations.md): Track deprecated models and migration timelines.
- [Migration Guide](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/resources/migration.md): Switch from ElevenLabs, OpenAI, or other TTS providers to Fish Audio.
- [Changelog](https://docs.fish.audio/developer-guide/getting-started/changelog.md): Complete release history and version updates for Fish Audio products.