skill-elevenlabs-tts-tool

Convert text to speech via the ElevenLabs API with CLI options.

Updated Nov 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dnvriend/elevenlabs-tts-tool --skill skill-elevenlabs-tts-tool
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Skill: skill-elevenlabs-tts-tool
Source: https://github.com/dnvriend/elevenlabs-tts-tool/tree/main/plugins/elevenlabs-tts-tool/skills/elevenlabs-tts-tool
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dnvriend/elevenlabs-tts-tool --skill skill-elevenlabs-tts-tool

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the conversion of text into natural-sounding speech using ElevenLabs' advanced AI, eliminating the need for manual voice recording or complex API integrations. It simplifies the process of generating audio content, managing voice selections, and monitoring usage, saving you significant time and effort in content creation and workflow automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text-to-Speech Synthesis: Convert any text into high-quality audio, supporting direct playback or saving to various file formats (MP3, WAV).
  • Voice & Model Discovery: Easily browse and select from 42+ premium voices and multiple TTS models, including those optimized for speed, quality, or emotional expression.
  • Subscription & Usage Monitoring: Keep track of your ElevenLabs character consumption and quota limits to manage costs and avoid service interruptions.
  • Use Case: Automatically generate audio versions of blog posts for accessibility, create voice notifications for CI/CD pipelines, or build voice-enabled AI agents that provide spoken responses, all without writing complex code.

Quick Start

First, ensure your ELEVENLABS_API_KEY is set as an environment variable. Then, use the elevenlabs-tts-tool to synthesize the phrase "Hello world" into audio.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-elevenlabs-tts-tool

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

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How do I convert text to speech using ElevenLabs?

Text-to-speech conversion with ElevenLabs transforms written content into natural-sounding audio by setting your API key as an environment variable and using the elevenlabs-tts-tool to synthesize text. Output saves to MP3, WAV, or plays directly, supporting 42+ premium voices and multiple TTS models optimized for speed, quality, or emotional expression.

Can I automate audio generation for notifications and content creation?

Yes, the Skill integrates into automation pipelines and Claude Code hooks to automatically generate audio for blog posts, CI/CD notifications, voice-enabled AI agents, and accessibility content without writing complex API code.

How do I monitor ElevenLabs subscription usage and quota limits?

The Skill tracks character consumption and quota limits directly, letting you monitor costs and manage service availability to avoid interruptions during bulk audio generation or continuous synthesis workflows.

What voices and models does the tool support?

The tool provides access to 42+ premium voices and multiple TTS models with different optimization profiles—speed-focused, quality-focused, and emotionally expressive options—enabling voice exploration and model comparison before production synthesis.

Do I need to write custom code to integrate ElevenLabs text-to-speech?

No, the CLI-based Skill eliminates complex API integration by offering built-in options for voice selection, output format, and API key management via environment variables, simplifying synthesis into a command-line workflow.

What file formats can the synthesized audio be saved in?

Audio output supports MP3 and WAV formats with configurable options, enabling compatibility across content distribution platforms, accessibility tools, and downstream audio processing workflows.