setup-api-key

Name: setup-api-key
Availability: InStock
Author: ElevenLabs

Provision and validate ElevenLabs API keys, storing them in a .env file.

412|55|Updated Jan 24, 2026

Search Tags:#authentication #validation #setup #environment #elevenlabs #api-key

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npx skills add https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills --skill setup-api-key

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Skill: setup-api-key
Source: https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills/tree/main/setup-api-key
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills --skill setup-api-key

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users through obtaining and configuring an ElevenLabs API key to enable ElevenLabs tools, resolving issues caused by missing or invalid credentials during setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided key creation: Walks you through generating an API key on the ElevenLabs API keys page.
Key validation: Validates the key by performing a request to the ElevenLabs API to verify access.
Environment configuration: Stores the key securely in a .env file as ELEVENLABS_API_KEY for automatic usage in projects.
Use Case: A developer onboarding a new project can quickly configure credentials and verify access to ElevenLabs services.

Quick Start

Run the setup-api-key skill and paste your ElevenLabs API key when prompted.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-api-key

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

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How do I set up an ElevenLabs API key for my development environment?▼

To set up an ElevenLabs API key, run the setup skill and paste your key when prompted. It validates the key via a GET request to the ElevenLabs API and stores it in a .env file as ELEVENLABS_API_KEY for automated project access.

What does ElevenLabs API key validation actually check?▼

ElevenLabs API key validation checks your access by performing a GET request to https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/user with the header xi-api-key. A successful response confirms the key is active and valid for development workflows.

Can I store my ElevenLabs API key in a .env file automatically?▼

Yes, you can store your ElevenLabs API key in a .env file automatically. The skill configures your environment by writing the validated key into a .env file as the variable ELEVENLABS_API_KEY for immediate use in your projects.

Do I need to manually verify my ElevenLabs API key before using it?▼

No, manual verification is unnecessary because the skill validates the ElevenLabs API key automatically. It performs a test request to the ElevenLabs API to verify access credentials before securely configuring your environment.

Why does my ElevenLabs API key setup fail during validation?▼

ElevenLabs API key validation fails when the key is missing or invalid. The skill resolves missing credential issues by guiding key creation on the ElevenLabs API keys page and verifying access through a direct API GET request.