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sound-effects

Generate sound effects from text descriptions via the ElevenLabs API.

Updated Feb 7, 2026
Search Tags:#ambient#ElevenLabs#audio-generation#sound-effects#UI-sounds#text-to-audio
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Zemelware/Lucid --skill sound-effects-zemelware
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sound-effects
Source: https://github.com/Zemelware/Lucid/tree/main/.agents/skills/sound-effects
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Zemelware/Lucid --skill sound-effects-zemelware

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating custom sound effects from simple text prompts can be time-consuming and requires access to specialized audio assets. This Skill automates that workflow by converting descriptive text into playable audio assets using ElevenLabs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text-to-sound generation: Turn descriptive phrases into looping or fixed-duration audio textures suitable for ambient scenes, UI cues, or cinematic effects.
  • Configurable output: Control duration, looping, and prompt influence; choose formats like mp3, pcm, or opus.
  • Platform integration: Use across Python, JavaScript, or REST (cURL) pipelines to embed audio into apps and games.

Quick Start

Use the sound-effects skill to generate a thunder storm ambience audio by calling the ElevenLabs API with a description like 'Thunder storm ambience with rolling thunder and rain', then save to 'thunder.mp3'.

Frequently Asked Questions about sound-effects

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate sound effects from text descriptions for my application?▼

ElevenLabs generates sound effects from text by converting descriptive phrases into playable audio assets like ambient textures and UI sounds. You control the output by setting parameters for duration, looping, and prompt influence.

What audio formats can I output when generating text-to-audio sound effects?▼

When generating sound effects from text, available output formats include mp3_44100_128, pcm_44100, and opus_48000_128. You can configure these formats alongside duration and looping parameters within your Python, JavaScript, or REST pipelines.

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

Yes, generating ambient sounds and UI cues requires an ElevenLabs API key configured as ELEVENLABS_API_KEY. This key authenticates your text-to-audio requests so the API can process descriptive prompts and return the requested audio files.

Can I create looping audio textures for game environments using text prompts?▼

Yes, you can create looping audio textures for game environments by enabling the loop parameter and defining duration_seconds. This allows you to generate continuous ambient scene audio from simple descriptive text prompts.

How do I control the influence of my text prompt when generating sound effects?▼

You control text prompt influence during sound effect generation by adjusting the prompt_influence parameter. This dictates how closely the generated audio matches your descriptive text alongside settings like model_id and duration_seconds.

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