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Add StoryRoute - Free AI GPS Audio Tour Web App

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Description

StoryRoute โ€” An open, browser-based AI GPS audio tour app.

๐Ÿ”— URL: https://storyroute.netlify.app
๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: Free
๐Ÿ“‚ Category: Web Apps / AI / Travel / Audio

What it does:
StoryRoute is a browser-based AI application that generates real-time narrated audio tours based on your GPS location. Open the URL on any mobile device, grant location access, and hear AI-generated stories about your surroundings as you walk โ€” history, culture, local legends โ€” delivered hands-free.

App characteristics:

  • Built and deployed as a progressive web app
  • Uses browser Geolocation API + LLM + Web Speech API (TTS)
  • Free to use โ€” no account, no subscription, no app store
  • Works globally on any device with a browser
  • Lean, fast architecture โ€” no heavy dependencies

Why it fits awesome-opensource-apps:

  • Open, accessible app anyone can use for free
  • Demonstrates modern web app capabilities (GPS + AI + audio)
  • Novel use case with real-world utility
  • Indie-built and deployed

A great addition to any collection of open, accessible apps.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

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Domain
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Issue type
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Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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