Hear the explanation, skip the code
Auris reads AI chat answers aloud while you keep your eyes on your editor. It speaks the explanation and leaves out code blocks, tables, and equations, with an optional spoken note that one was skipped. It works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity in Chrome, and your conversations never leave your device.
What gets read and what does not
| In the answer | What Auris does |
|---|---|
| Prose explanation | Read aloud, sentence by sentence, as it streams |
| Code blocks | Skipped. Optional spoken note: "code block skipped" |
| Tables | Skipped, with the same optional note |
| Equations | Skipped when the site renders them as formatted maths |
| Claude's thinking phase | Silent. Only the answer is read |
The spoken note is a switch called "Announce skipped code" in the Auris menu. Turn it off if you would rather hear nothing at all for skipped parts.
How developers tend to use it
- Code review by ear. Paste a diff, ask what it changes, and listen while you scroll the real file.
- Debugging. Hear the reasoning about an error while you look at the stack trace.
- Long design answers. Listen to trade-offs away from the keyboard, then come back for the code.
For the privacy-minded
The part of Auris that runs on the chat page makes no network requests. Speech is produced by your device's own voices. The one network call in the whole extension is a license-key check with the payment provider, about once a day. The permissions are listed in full on the Chrome Web Store page.
Questions
Does Auris read code aloud?
No. Code blocks are skipped, so you do not hear brackets and semicolons. You can choose whether Auris says "code block skipped" or stays silent.
Does it work in Cursor, VS Code, or a terminal?
No. Auris is a Chrome extension for AI chat websites. It does not run inside editors or terminals.
Does it send my prompts or code anywhere?
No. Conversation text is read and spoken on your device. Only your license key is sent, to the payment provider, to confirm the subscription.
Can I change the shortcuts?
The read and pause shortcuts can be changed on Chrome's extension shortcuts page. See the keyboard shortcuts guide.
How much does Auris cost?
Auris installs free from the Chrome Web Store, and reading aloud unlocks with a yearly license: $9.99/year at the founding price, with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Hear your AI, out loud.
Auris reads ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity answers aloud the moment they start streaming. Your conversations never leave your device.
Add Auris to ChromeLast updated 2026-11-13. Questions or corrections: hello@heyauris.com