Introduction

Welcome to the Sunbird AI API documentation

Welcome to Sunbird AI

The Sunbird AI API provides powerful language AI services tailored for African languages, with a specific focus on Ugandan languages. Our API enables developers to integrate translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and conversational AI capabilities into their applications.

Whether you are building a mobile app, a web platform, or an automated service, Sunbird AI helps you bridge language barriers and reach a wider audience in East Africa.

What You Can Build

With the Sunbird AI API, you can:

Translate Content

Translate text between English and 30+ local Ugandan languages with high accuracy.

Transcribe Audio

Convert speech audio into text for captioning, logging, or analysis.

Generate Speech

Turn text into natural-sounding speech in local languages.

Conversational AI

Build chatbots that understand and respond in local cultural contexts.

Supported Languages

We currently support over 30 languages, with a focus on Ugandan and East African dialects. Key features include translation for all, plus STT and TTS for select ones.

For the full list, including codes, support levels, and TTS IDs, see our Supported Languages reference.

Getting Started

Ready to start building? Follow these steps to make your first API call.

1. Create an Account

   Sign up for a free account to get your API credentials.

2. Get Your Token

   Generate an access token to authenticate your requests.

3. Make a Request

   Use our SDKs or HTTP client to interact with the API.

Quickstart Guide

Get up and running in less than 5 minutes.

Community and Support

Need help? We’re here for you.

• GitHub - Report bugs and contribute.