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# ElevenLabs MCP Server - Project Summary
## š What Was Created
A complete MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the ElevenLabs API, ready to deploy on Smithery or run locally.
## š¦ Project Structure
```
elevenlabs-mcp/
āāā src/
ā āāā index.js # Main MCP server implementation (14 tools)
āāā node_modules/ # Dependencies
āāā .gitignore # Git ignore file
āāā example.config.json # Example configuration
āāā package.json # Project metadata and scripts
āāā package-lock.json # Dependency lock file
āāā README.md # Project overview and setup
āāā smithery.config.json # Smithery deployment config
āāā USAGE.md # Comprehensive usage guide
āāā SUMMARY.md # This file
```
## ⨠Features Implemented
### 14 MCP Tools Covering All Major ElevenLabs APIs:
#### Text-to-Speech (2 tools)
1. **text-to-speech** - Convert text to speech with full control
2. **text-to-speech-streaming** - Real-time streaming audio generation
#### Voice Management (3 tools)
3. **get-voices** - List all available voices with filtering
4. **get-voice** - Get detailed information about a specific voice
5. **get-models** - List all available AI models
#### Audio Transformation (3 tools)
6. **speech-to-speech** - Voice changer (transform one voice to another)
7. **sound-generation** - Create sound effects from text
8. **audio-isolation** - Remove background noise from audio
#### History & Account (6 tools)
9. **get-history** - Get history of generated audio
10. **get-history-item** - Get specific history item details
11. **get-history-item-audio** - Download audio from history
12. **delete-history-item** - Delete a history item
13. **get-user** - Get user account information
14. **get-subscription** - Get subscription details and limits
## š How to Use
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed
- An ElevenLabs API key from [ElevenLabs Settings](https://elevenlabs.io/app/settings/api-keys)
### Option 1: Local Development
```bash
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
```
The Smithery CLI will give you a playground URL to test your server.
### Option 2: Deploy to Smithery
1. Create a GitHub repository
2. Push this code to GitHub:
```bash
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit: ElevenLabs MCP server"
git remote add origin YOUR_GITHUB_REPO_URL
git push -u origin main
```
3. Go to [smithery.ai](https://smithery.ai)
4. Click "Deploy" and connect your repository
5. Configure your API key in the Smithery dashboard
### Option 3: Use with Claude Desktop / Cursor
Add to your MCP settings:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"elevenlabs": {
"url": "https://your-smithery-deployment-url",
"config": {
"apiKey": "your-elevenlabs-api-key"
}
}
}
}
```
## šÆ Quick Examples
### Generate Speech
```
"Use text-to-speech to convert 'Hello, world!' to speech using voice ID 21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM"
```
### List Available Voices
```
"Show me all available voices"
```
### Create Sound Effect
```
"Create a sound effect of a dog barking"
```
### Check Account Info
```
"What's my current ElevenLabs subscription status?"
```
## š Documentation Files
- **README.md** - Project overview, installation, and basic usage
- **USAGE.md** - Comprehensive guide with all tools, parameters, and examples
- **example.config.json** - Example configuration file
- **smithery.config.json** - Smithery deployment configuration
## š§ Configuration
The server requires only ONE configuration parameter:
- **apiKey** (required): Your ElevenLabs API key
Get your API key from: https://elevenlabs.io/app/settings/api-keys
## š¦ Dependencies
- `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk` - MCP SDK for building servers
- `@smithery/sdk` - Smithery SDK for deployment
- `zod` - Schema validation
- `@smithery/cli` (dev) - CLI for development and deployment
## šØ Supported Features
### Audio Formats
- MP3 (various bitrates: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192 kbps)
- PCM (various sample rates: 16, 22.05, 24, 44.1 kHz)
- μ-law (for Twilio integration)
### Voice Types
- Pre-made voices
- Cloned voices
- Generated voices
- Professional voices
- Community voices
### Models
- Multilingual models
- English-specific models
- Turbo models (lower latency)
- Flash models (fastest)
## š Security
- API key is required and validated
- All requests use HTTPS
- No credentials stored in code
- Supports zero-retention mode (enterprise feature)
## š Next Steps
1. **Test the server**: Run `npm run dev` and test in the playground
2. **Deploy to Smithery**: Push to GitHub and deploy via Smithery
3. **Integrate with your AI**: Use with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP client
4. **Customize**: Add more tools or modify existing ones as needed
## š¤ ElevenLabs API Coverage
This server implements the complete ElevenLabs API v1 as documented at:
https://elevenlabs.io/docs/api-reference/introduction
All major endpoints are covered:
- ā
Text-to-Speech
- ā
Streaming
- ā
Speech-to-Speech (Voice Changer)
- ā
Sound Effects
- ā
Audio Isolation
- ā
Voice Management
- ā
Model Management
- ā
History
- ā
User & Subscription
## š” Tips
1. **Popular voices**: Use Rachel (21m00Tcm4TlvDq8ikWAM) or Adam (pNInz6obpgDQGcFmaJgB) for quick tests
2. **Streaming**: Use streaming endpoint for real-time applications
3. **Caching**: Cache voice IDs to avoid repeated lookups
4. **Monitoring**: Check subscription limits regularly with get-subscription
5. **Quality vs Speed**: Use lower bitrates (mp3_22050_32) for faster generation
## š Troubleshooting
- **401 Error**: Check your API key
- **429 Error**: Rate limited - wait or upgrade plan
- **422 Error**: Invalid parameters - check the tool schema
- **Audio issues**: Verify base64 decoding and MIME types
## š Support Resources
- [ElevenLabs Docs](https://elevenlabs.io/docs)
- [ElevenLabs Discord](https://discord.gg/elevenlabs)
- [MCP Docs](https://modelcontextprotocol.org/)
- [Smithery Docs](https://smithery.ai/docs)
## ā
Ready to Deploy!
Your ElevenLabs MCP server is complete and ready to use. Simply add your API key and start generating audio!