Environment Configuration

Detailed steps to configure the FireRedTTS runtime environment

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/FireRedTeam/FireRedTTS.git
cd FireRedTTS

2. Create a Virtual Environment

python -m venv fireredtts-env
source fireredtts-env/bin/activate  # Linux/macOS
# or
fireredtts-env\Scripts\activate  # Windows

3. Install Dependencies

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Download Pre-trained Models

Download pre-trained models from the following link and place them in the specified directory:

HuggingFace Model Repository

5. Configure Environment Variables

export MODEL_PATH=/path/to/your/model  # Linux/macOS
# or
set MODEL_PATH=C:\path\to\your\model  # Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What to do if errors occur during dependency installation?

A: Ensure your Python version meets the requirements and try upgrading pip: pip install --upgrade pip

Q: What to do if CUDA-related errors occur during runtime?

A: Check if your CUDA and cuDNN versions are compatible with PyTorch, or run in CPU mode.

Q: What to do if model loading is slow?

A: It takes time to load the model for the first time, subsequent loads will be faster. Ensure the model files are complete and placed in the correct location.