How to start Chatterbox TTS server automatically on boot (systemd service)

1. How to start Chatterbox TTS server automatically on boot (systemd service)

The most reliable and clean way on Linux Mint / Ubuntu-based systems is to create a systemd user service (no need for root privileges if you run it as your own user).

Step-by-step

1. Make sure the following works when you run it manually:Bash

   cd ~/Chatterbox-TTS-Server 
   source venv/bin/activate export HSA_OVERRIDE_GFX_VERSION=11.0.0 export HIP_VISIBLE_DEVICES=0 python server.py

2. Create user systemd service fileBash

   mkdir -p ~/.config/systemd/user 
   nano ~/.config/systemd/user/chatterbox-tts.service

   Paste this content (adjust paths if needed):

   ini

   [Unit] Description=Chatterbox TTS Server After=network.target [Service] Type=simple WorkingDirectory=/home/rob-roy/Chatterbox-TTS-Server Environment="HSA_OVERRIDE_GFX_VERSION=11.0.0" Environment="HIP_VISIBLE_DEVICES=0" ExecStart=/home/rob-roy/Chatterbox-TTS-Server/venv/bin/python server.py Restart=always RestartSec=10 [Install] WantedBy=default.target

   Save and exit.

3. Enable and start the serviceBash

   # Reload systemd user daemon 
   systemctl --user daemon-reload 
   # Enable so it starts on login/boot 
   systemctl --user enable chatterbox-tts.service 
   # Start it now 
   systemctl --user start chatterbox-tts.service 
   # Check status 
   systemctl --user status chatterbox-tts.service

4. Check logs when something goes wrongBash

   journalctl --user -u chatterbox-tts.service -f

Now the server should start automatically when you log in (and survive crashes/reboots as long as the user session is active).

If you want it to start even without login (system service), it requires a bit more work (system user, WorkingDirectory permissions, etc.). Part 2 is coming soon.