elevenlabs

Generate voiceovers, sound effects, and music via the ElevenLabs API.

602|12|Updated Apr 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/video-production-buddy/video-production-buddy --skill elevenlabs-video-production-buddy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: elevenlabs
Source: https://github.com/video-production-buddy/video-production-buddy/tree/main/.agents/local/skills/elevenlabs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/video-production-buddy/video-production-buddy --skill elevenlabs-video-production-buddy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manually producing high-quality audio content for videos, podcasts, games, and other media is time-consuming, expensive, and requires specialized audio production skills or equipment. This Skill eliminates those barriers by enabling automated, AI-powered audio generation directly from text prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text-to-Speech Voiceovers: Generate natural, customizable voice narration in 29+ languages for videos, podcasts, audiobooks, and more, with presets for professional, conversational, and energetic tones.
  • Custom Sound Effects: Create tailored sound effects from text descriptions (up to 22 seconds per generation) for transitions, action scenes, and immersive environmental audio.
  • Royalty-Free Music Generation: Produce background music from 10 seconds to 5 minutes, matched to genre, mood, tempo, and use case, with options to force instrumental output.
  • Instant Voice Cloning: Clone a custom voice from 2-3 short audio samples for consistent, branded narration across projects.
  • Use Case: A video producer can use this Skill to generate a full audio track for a 3-minute product demo, including a professional voiceover, subtle transition sound effects, and upbeat background music, all in under 10 minutes without hiring audio talent.

Quick Start

Use the elevenlabs skill to generate a 1-minute upbeat instrumental lo-fi track for my study playlist, with a slow tempo and soft synth melodies.

Frequently Asked Questions about elevenlabs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate AI voiceovers for video production without hiring voice talent?

AI voiceover generation converts text prompts into natural narration in 29+ languages. You can produce professional, conversational, or energetic voice tracks directly from text without requiring specialized audio production equipment or external voice talent.

Can I create custom sound effects from text descriptions for game development?

Custom sound effect generation creates tailored audio assets from text descriptions. You can produce up to 22-second sound clips for transitions, action scenes, and immersive environmental audio to integrate directly into game development workflows.

What is the best way to produce royalty-free background music for a podcast?

Royalty-free music generation produces background tracks from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. You can specify genre, mood, tempo, and use case, and force instrumental output to get customized podcast background music without licensing concerns.

Do I need an ElevenLabs API key to generate audio content?

An ElevenLabs API key is required to access text-to-speech, sound effect, music composition, and voice cloning endpoints. The key must be stored in your environment variables to authenticate automated audio generation requests.

How does instant voice cloning work for consistent branded narration?

Instant voice cloning replicates a custom voice from 2-3 short audio samples. This allows you to maintain consistent, branded narration across multiple video and podcast projects without repeatedly recording the original voice talent.

What are the limitations of AI-generated audio for media workflows?

AI-generated audio limitations include sound effects capped at 22 seconds per generation and music tracks ranging from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. Generation requires a valid ElevenLabs API key and environment variable configuration to access endpoints.