setup-api-key

Name: setup-api-key
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Author: arth

Validate an ElevenLabs API key and save it to .env.

1|Updated Apr 19, 2026

Search Tags:#validation #mcp #credentials #api key #elevenlabs #dotenv

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

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of configuring ElevenLabs access when tools cannot authenticate because an API key is missing, invalid, or expired.

Core Features & Use Cases

Existing Key Check: Looks for an already configured ELEVENLABS_API_KEY in the environment or .env before asking for anything new.
Validation Workflow: Verifies a candidate key against the ElevenLabs user endpoint so you know whether it actually works.
Safe Configuration: Saves a valid key into .env and replaces an old value when needed.
Use Case: Use it when ElevenLabs MCP tools fail, when you are setting up a new workspace, or when you need to rotate credentials without breaking your setup.

Quick Start

Ask me to help set up and verify your ElevenLabs API key so I can check for an existing key, validate it, and store a working one in .env.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-api-key

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up and validate an ElevenLabs API key for local development?▼

To set up an ElevenLabs API key, you can check for an existing key in your environment or .env file, validate the candidate key against the ElevenLabs user endpoint, and save the working key into .env for local development.

Why does my ElevenLabs MCP tool fail to authenticate?▼

ElevenLabs MCP tools fail to authenticate when the API key is missing, invalid, or expired in your environment. You can resolve this by validating a candidate key and saving the working credentials into .env.

Can I rotate an expired ElevenLabs API key without breaking my workspace configuration?▼

You can rotate an ElevenLabs API key by validating a new candidate key against the user endpoint and safely replacing the old value in your .env file, ensuring your local workspace configuration remains intact.

What is the best way to verify if an existing ElevenLabs API key still works?▼

The best way to verify an ElevenLabs API key is to test it against the ElevenLabs user endpoint. This validation workflow confirms whether your currently configured key actually works before you use it.

Does this API key setup process automatically check my environment variables before asking for a new key?▼

Yes, the API key setup process looks for an already configured ELEVENLABS_API_KEY in the environment or .env file before prompting for anything new, preventing duplicate or conflicting credentials.