elevenlabs-voices

What This Skill Does

The ElevenLabs Voice Personas skill integrates high-fidelity speech synthesis into the OpenClaw ecosystem. It leverages the advanced ElevenLabs API to transform text into human-like audio using a library of 18 distinct voice personas. The skill is designed for versatility, supporting 32 languages and advanced features such as real-time streaming, batch processing for long-form content, and unique AI-generated sound effects. Beyond simple playback, it provides internal cost-tracking and budget management tools to ensure high-quality synthesis remains within your personal or project-based financial limits.

Installation

Getting started is straightforward with the OpenClaw CLI. First, install the skill via your terminal using: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/robbyczgw-cla/elevenlabs-voices. Once installed, navigate to the skill directory and initialize the environment by executing python3 scripts/setup.py. The setup wizard will prompt you for your unique ElevenLabs API key, which is handled securely and stored locally in a config.json file. You will also configure your default voice, language settings, and optional budget caps during this process.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for creators and developers who need professional-grade audio without a recording studio. Use it for generating narration for educational tutorials, creating high-quality audiobooks, prototyping podcasts with realistic voices, or adding dynamic, inclusive audio responses to your local AI applications. It excels at automated content production where consistency and emotive delivery are critical.

Example Prompts

1. "Speak the following script using the 'rachel' voice and ensure the output is in high quality mode: [Your Text Here]"
2. "Generate a 30-second narration for a documentary-style video using the 'adam' voice and include a subtle background ambiance effect."
3. "Summarize the last three text documents in the workspace and batch process them into audio files using the 'george' voice."

Tips & Limitations

To maximize performance, always check your monthly character budget via the built-in tracking module to prevent unexpected service interruptions. For long-form projects, prefer batch processing over streaming to save on latency. Please note that the 'multilingual v2' model is required for non-English languages; verify your selected voice supports the specific language chosen. Ensure your API key is kept secure and never committed to version control systems.