#!/bin/bash
# say_out_loud.sh
# Usage: ./say_out_loud.sh "message to say"

MESSAGE="$1"

# Set output to built-in speakers — comment this line if not needed
default_output="$(system_profiler SPAudioDataType | grep -B 5 'Built-in Output' | grep 'Device ID' | awk -F ": " '{print $2}' | head -n1)"
if [[ -n "$default_output" ]]; then
  SwitchAudioSource -s "$default_output" 2>/dev/null
fi

# Set system volume to 80%
osascript -e 'set volume output volume 80'

# Play chime
afplay /System/Library/Sounds/Glass.aiff

# Speak the message (default voice)
say "$MESSAGE"