Add project summary documentation for CSM-1B TTS: include detailed overview, core components, technical architecture, features, API structure, system requirements, performance considerations, security features, integration guidelines, future development plans, support and maintenance information, and deployment requirements.

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+# CSM-1B TTS Project Summary
+
+## Project Overview
+
+CSM-1B TTS is a comprehensive Text-to-Speech (TTS) system built around the CSM-1B model from Sesame. The project provides a robust API service with OpenAI compatibility and advanced features for voice synthesis, cloning, and audiobook creation.
+
+## Core Components
+
+### 1. Text-to-Speech Engine
+- Based on CSM-1B model
+- Multiple voice options
+- High-quality audio output
+- Real-time processing capabilities
+- Voice enhancement features
+
+### 2. Voice System
+#### Standard Voices
+- alloy: Balanced and natural
+- echo: Resonant and deeper
+- fable: Bright and higher-pitched
+- onyx: Deep and authoritative
+- nova: Warm and smooth
+- shimmer: Light and airy
+
+#### Voice Enhancement Features
+- Voice profiles for consistency
+- Audio quality processing
+- Voice memory system
+- Reference voice segments
+
+### 3. Voice Cloning System
+- Create custom voices from audio samples
+- YouTube voice extraction
+- Voice preview capability
+- Voice management system
+- Custom voice profiles
+
+### 4. Streaming System
+- Real-time audio generation
+- Multiple format support
+- Chunked transfer encoding
+- Low-latency response
+- Progress tracking
+
+### 5. Audiobook System
+- Text to audiobook conversion
+- Background processing
+- Progress tracking
+- Library management
+- Multiple voice support
+
+## Technical Architecture
+
+### System Components
+1. API Server (FastAPI)
+2. TTS Engine (CSM-1B)
+3. Voice Cloning Module
+4. Streaming Service
+5. Audiobook Processor
+6. MongoDB Database
+7. File Storage System
+
+### Directory Structure
+```
+/app
+├── models/          # Model files
+├── tokenizers/      # Tokenizer cache
+├── voice_memories/  # Voice memory data
+├── voice_profiles/  # Voice profile data
+├── cloned_voices/   # Cloned voice data
+├── audio_cache/     # Cached audio files
+├── static/          # Static files
+└── storage/
+    ├── audio/      # Generated audio files
+    └── text/       # Input text files
+```
+
+### Dependencies
+- CUDA-compatible GPU
+- MongoDB database
+- Python 3.x
+- PyTorch
+- FastAPI
+- FFmpeg
+- Sound processing libraries
+
+## Features
+
+### 1. Text-to-Speech
+- Multiple voice options
+- Adjustable speech parameters
+- Format options (mp3, wav, ogg, flac, m4a)
+- Speed control
+- Temperature adjustment
+- SSML support
+
+### 2. Voice Cloning
+- Audio file input
+- YouTube video input
+- Voice preview
+- Custom voice management
+- Voice profile storage
+
+### 3. Streaming
+- Real-time audio generation
+- Multiple format support
+- Progress tracking
+- Low latency
+- Chunked transfer
+
+### 4. Audiobooks
+- Text file processing
+- Background conversion
+- Progress tracking
+- Library management
+- Multiple voices
+
+### 5. Voice Enhancement
+- Voice consistency
+- Audio quality improvement
+- Reference voice segments
+- Voice memory system
+- Profile management
+
+### 6. Audio Transcription
+- Fast and accurate speech-to-text conversion
+- WhisperX-powered transcription engine
+- Multiple language support
+- Word-level timestamps
+- Optimized for GPU acceleration
+- Segment-level breakdown
+- Concurrent processing
+- Support for various audio formats
+
+## API Structure
+
+### Base URLs
+- API v1: `/api/v1`
+- OpenAI Compatible: `/v1`
+
+### Main Endpoints
+1. Speech Generation
+   - `/api/v1/audio/speech`
+   - `/api/v1/audio/speech/stream`
+
+2. Voice Management
+   - `/api/v1/audio/voices`
+   - `/api/v1/audio/models`
+
+3. Voice Cloning
+   - `/api/v1/voice-cloning/clone`
+   - `/api/v1/voice-cloning/voices`
+   - `/api/v1/voice-cloning/clone-from-youtube`
+   - `/api/v1/voice-cloning/generate`
+
+4. Audiobooks
+   - `/api/v1/audiobooks`
+   - `/api/v1/audiobooks/{book_id}/audio`
+
+5. Transcription
+   - `/api/v1/audio/transcribe`
+
+### Utility Endpoints
+- `/health` - System health check
+- `/version` - Version information
+- `/debug` - Debug information
+- `/docs` - OpenAPI documentation
+- `/redoc` - ReDoc documentation
+
+## System Requirements
+
+### Hardware
+- CUDA-compatible GPU recommended
+- Sufficient RAM for model loading
+- Fast storage for audio processing
+- Network capability for streaming
+
+### Software
+- Operating System: Linux/Unix recommended
+- CUDA Toolkit
+- Python 3.x
+- MongoDB
+- FFmpeg
+- Audio processing libraries
+
+### Environment Variables
+- `PORT`: Server port (default: 7860)
+- `DEV_MODE`: Development mode flag
+- `LOG_LEVEL`: Logging level
+- `ENABLE_ENHANCEMENTS`: Voice enhancements toggle
+- `ENABLE_VOICE_CLONING`: Voice cloning toggle
+- `ENABLE_AUDIO_CACHE`: Audio cache toggle
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Optimization
+1. Audio caching system
+2. Streaming for long text
+3. Background processing
+4. Multi-GPU support
+5. Voice profile optimization
+
+### Monitoring
+- Request timing tracking
+- Resource usage monitoring
+- Error logging
+- Performance metrics
+- Health checks
+
+## Security Features
+
+### Current Implementation
+- CORS support
+- Error handling
+- Input validation
+- Resource monitoring
+- Secure file handling
+
+### Recommended Additions
+1. Authentication system
+2. Rate limiting
+3. HTTPS enforcement
+4. Access control
+5. Resource quotas
+
+## Integration Guidelines
+
+### Frontend Requirements
+1. Voice Selection Interface
+   - Standard voice picker
+   - Cloned voice management
+   - Preview capability
+
+2. Text Input System
+   - Text area
+   - File upload
+   - SSML support
+
+3. Audio Controls
+   - Playback interface
+   - Download options
+   - Format selection
+   - Speed control
+   - Quality settings
+
+4. Voice Cloning Interface
+   - Audio upload
+   - YouTube input
+   - Voice management
+   - Preview system
+
+5. Audiobook Management
+   - Creation interface
+   - Progress tracking
+   - Library view
+   - Download system
+
+### Best Practices
+1. Error handling implementation
+2. Loading state indicators
+3. Progress tracking
+4. Audio caching
+5. Stream handling
+6. Authentication integration
+7. Content type handling
+8. Large file management
+
+## Future Development
+
+### Planned Enhancements
+1. Authentication system
+2. Rate limiting implementation
+3. Enhanced voice features
+4. Additional model support
+5. Batch processing
+6. Extended streaming formats
+7. Advanced voice cloning
+8. Expanded audiobook features
+
+### Potential Additions
+1. User management system
+2. Voice sharing platform
+3. Advanced audio effects
+4. Multi-language support
+5. API marketplace
+6. Collaborative features
+7. Analytics system
+8. Integration tools
+
+## Support and Maintenance
+
+### Documentation
+- API Documentation
+- Integration Guides
+- Best Practices
+- Troubleshooting Guide
+- Example Code
+
+### Monitoring
+- System Health
+- Performance Metrics
+- Error Tracking
+- Usage Statistics
+- Resource Utilization
+
+### Support Channels
+- Documentation
+- Issue Tracking
+- Technical Support
+- Community Forum
+- Update Notifications
+
+## Deployment
+
+### Requirements
+- CUDA-compatible environment
+- MongoDB instance
+- Sufficient storage
+- Network capacity
+- Processing power
+
+### Configuration
+- Environment variables
+- Directory structure
+- Database setup
+- Cache configuration
+- Logging setup
+
+### Scaling Considerations
+1. Multi-GPU support
+2. Load balancing
+3. Database scaling
+4. Storage management
+5. Cache optimization
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The CSM-1B TTS project provides a comprehensive solution for text-to-speech conversion with advanced features like voice cloning, streaming, and audiobook creation. Its modular architecture and extensive API make it suitable for various applications while maintaining flexibility for future enhancements and customizations.
+
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+
+For additional details, please refer to the API documentation and technical guides.