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cboard
cboard is an open-source audio project by cboard-org (cboard-org/cboard on GitHub). It has 759 GitHub stars and 286 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.
Free AAC communication boards with text-to-speech, in the browser.
💎 Hidden gem★ 759 stars⑂ 286 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- cboard-org/cboard
- GitHub stars
- 759
- Forks
- 286
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 4 October 2026
- Category
- Audio
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Open the web app
Launch it in any modern browser — nothing to install.
- Pick symbols or text
Build sentences from boards or typed words.
- Hear it spoken
Text-to-speech voices the message aloud.
- Customize boards
Adapt layouts to the user's needs and vocabulary.
// features
Why people love it
AAC communication
Symbol boards designed for augmentative communication.
Browser-based TTS
Speaks messages aloud with built-in voices.
Accessibility focus
Built for autism, cerebral palsy, and related needs.
Customizable boards
Layouts adapt to individual users and caregivers.
Works anywhere
Runs on any device with a modern browser.
GPL-3.0 license
Free and open for families and institutions.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/cboard-org/cboard.git cd cboard - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Give a non-verbal child a voice at home.
- Support communication in classrooms.
- Help stroke survivors express needs.
- Build custom boards for specific vocabularies.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains cboard?
It is an open-source project at cboard-org/cboard with 286 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is cboard free for commercial use?
GPL-3.0 licensed — free to use, but modified versions must also be GPL.
Do I need to install anything?
No — it is a web app that runs in the browser.
Who is it designed for?
People with speech difficulties, including autism and cerebral palsy communities.
Can I customize the boards?
Yes — boards and vocabulary are designed to be adapted per user.
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Get cboard
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