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elevenlabs-mcp

ElevenLabs MCP is an official Model Context Protocol server that integrates ElevenLabs' text-to-speech and audio processing APIs with AI clients like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf. It enables voice generation, voice cloning, audio transcription, and sound design through a unified interface requiring only an API key and Python package manager.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-mcp

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Field	Value
Repository	elevenlabs/elevenlabs-mcp
Owner	elevenlabs
Primary language	Python
License	MIT — OSI-approved
Stars	1.5k
Forks	239
Open issues	6
Latest release	v0.10.0 (2026-06-19)
Last updated	2026-07-06
Source	https://github.com/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-mcp

What elevenlabs-mcp is

Python-based MCP server exposing ElevenLabs APIs (TTS, voice design, audio isolation, speaker identification) as tools accessible to MCP-compatible clients. Supports configurable output modes (files, base64-encoded resources, or both), optional data residency settings, and integrates via environment variables passed to the MCP configuration.

Quickstart

Get the elevenlabs-mcp source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/elevenlabs/elevenlabs-mcp.git2cd elevenlabs-mcp3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

AI Agent Voice Personalization

Equip AI agents (Claude, Cursor, etc.) with natural voice synthesis to create believable conversational characters, game NPCs, or customer service personas without external audio tools.

Rapid Voice Cloning Workflows

Enable voice design, cloning, and iteration directly within development environments. Prototype multi-voice audiobook narration, multilingual content, or accessibility features without leaving the IDE.

Audio Transcription and Speaker Diarization

Integrate speech-to-text with speaker identification and re-synthesis in a single pipeline; useful for meeting transcription, podcast production, or audio content repurposing.

Implementation considerations

Requires UV (Rust-based Python package manager) or pip install; Python 3.x environment must be available. Claude Desktop requires developer mode on Windows.
API key management: store securely (e.g., environment variables, secrets manager); never commit to version control. Defaults to US data residency unless enterprise residency keys are configured.
Output mode choice (files vs. resources vs. both) depends on deployment context; serverless/containerized environments benefit from resource mode to avoid disk I/O.
Credit consumption model: monitor usage patterns and set alerts; free tier quota can be exhausted quickly with high-volume requests.
MCP client compatibility: tested with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and OpenAI Agents; verify target client supports MCP before deployment.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

High-Volume, Cost-Sensitive Production — ElevenLabs credits are required; free tier offers 10k/month. Heavy audio workloads may incur significant API costs; evaluate pricing against in-house or cheaper alternatives before committing.
Offline or Air-Gapped Deployments — Requires live connectivity to ElevenLabs cloud API. No option for on-premise or local model inference from this server.
Complex Audio Mixing and Post-Production — This is an API bridge, not a DAW or audio workstation. Advanced mixing, effects, or mastering workflows should use dedicated audio software.
Strict Data Sovereignty Outside US/EU — Data residency is enterprise-only; default region is US. If non-negotiable residency is a requirement, verify ElevenLabs' enterprise terms separately.

License & commercial use

MIT License permits commercial use, modification, and distribution with attribution. Permissive OSI license with minimal restrictions.

MIT license permits commercial use. However, commercial use of the MCP server itself is separate from commercial use of ElevenLabs' underlying APIs, which are governed by ElevenLabs' Terms of Service and require paid accounts or enterprise agreements for production workloads. Verify ElevenLabs' commercial licensing and credit costs separately.

DEV.co evaluation signals

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Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Strong
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	Low
DEV.co fit	Good
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

API key is the sole authentication mechanism; must be treated as a secret (not logged, not committed). MCP protocol operates in-process with local clients; no network attack surface for the server itself. ElevenLabs API communication is HTTPS. No encryption of local output files by default—consider disk encryption for sensitive audio. Resource mode (base64) mitigates file I/O risks but increases memory usage.

Alternatives to consider

OpenAI Text-to-Speech API

Simpler API, broader platform integration, but fewer voice customization and cloning options. No official MCP server; requires custom wrapper.

Google Cloud Text-to-Speech

Enterprise-grade, multilingual support, and on-premise options available. Steeper learning curve and may be overkill for small projects.

Local TTS (e.g., Coqui TTS, Piper)

Offline, free, privacy-preserving, but lower audio quality and limited voice cloning. Requires local compute and maintenance of model weights.

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elevenlabs-mcp FAQ

Do I need an ElevenLabs account to use this MCP server?

Yes. Sign up at elevenlabs.io, generate an API key, and fund a free tier (10k credits/month) or paid account. The MCP server is open-source; the underlying APIs require authentication and credits.

Can I use this server in production without paying for ElevenLabs?

The free tier allows up to 10k credits/month. For production workloads exceeding that, a paid ElevenLabs account is required. Costs scale with usage.

What MCP clients are supported?

Official support for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and OpenAI Agents. Any MCP-compatible client should work; consult client documentation for MCP server setup.

How do I troubleshoot timeouts when generating voice or audio?

Long operations (voice design, audio isolation) may timeout in dev/inspector mode but typically complete in production clients like Claude. Check logs at ~/.../Claude/logs/ or %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\ and verify API key validity.

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