How to Create Audiobook Samples with Claude
Generate audiobook samples with Claude and ToolRouter. Preview narration styles before full production.
ToolVoice GeneratorClaude makes audiobook sampling a comparative listening session in your terminal. Browse voice options, generate the same chapter with different narrator styles, and evaluate each through conversation. Claude can suggest which voice style suits your genre and help you choose the best narrator for your book before committing to full production.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Voice Generator tool:
- Ask Claude: "List available voices suitable for audiobook narration"
- Claude calls list_voices and recommends options based on your genre
- Ask: "Generate a sample chapter with these two voice options" and paste your text
- Compare the samples and pick the best narrator voice for your book
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Voice Generator tool
Generate audiobook samples of Chapter 1 using two different voice styles -- one warm and literary, one crisp and clear: [paste chapter text].
Tips
- Test with a chapter that has both dialogue and narration to hear the full range
- Ask Claude to suggest the best voice style based on your book genre
- Generate a 5-minute sample to give listeners a real feel for the voice