sound-effects

Name: sound-effects
Availability: InStock
Author: ElevenLabs

Generate custom sound effects from natural language prompts via ElevenLabs.

412|55|Updated Jan 24, 2026

Search Tags:#generate #sound-effects #audio-design #text-to-sound #UI-sounds #looping

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills --skill sound-effects

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sound-effects
Source: https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills/tree/main/sound-effects
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elevenlabs/skills --skill sound-effects

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Sound design and asset creation often require specialized tools and lengthy production. This Skill automates turning descriptive text into usable sound effects, speeding up workflows for games, videos, and apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated SFX generation from natural language prompts for games, film, UI, and prototypes.
Custom playback options including duration, looping, and prompt adherence control to fit scene needs.
Use Case: Imagine generating a thunder roll, ambient wind, or UI notification sound by describing it to an AI client.

Quick Start

Install the ElevenLabs client, initialize an API key, and generate a 5-second looping forest ambience from the prompt "gentle wind through pine trees with distant birds".

Frequently Asked Questions about sound-effects

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I generate custom sound effects from text prompts?▼

You generate sound effects by providing natural language prompts that the system converts into audio assets. It supports duration control, looping, and prompt adherence for game audio, film, UI feedback, and ambient design applications.

What is text-to-sound generation for game audio and film production?▼

Text-to-sound generation is the process of turning descriptive text into usable audio files without specialized production tools. It enables artists and developers to quickly create game audio, film sound effects, and UI sounds from natural language descriptions.

Do I need an API key to generate ambient sound and UI sounds?▼

Yes, generating ambient sound and UI sounds requires an ElevenLabs API key and internet access. These are necessary to process your text prompts and output the resulting common audio formats.

Can I control duration and looping when creating audio assets from prompts?▼

Yes, you can control duration and looping when creating audio assets from prompts. The system supports custom playback options including duration control, looping, and prompt adherence to fit specific scene needs.

Are there limitations when automating sound design for prototypes?▼

Automating sound design for prototypes requires internet access and an active ElevenLabs API key. Generation relies on prompt adherence to match scene needs, meaning highly specific audio descriptions may require iterative prompt adjustments to achieve the desired output.