text-to-speech

Q: How do I install text-to-speech?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/connorads/dotfiles --skill text-to-speech in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/text-to-speech/ (personal) or .claude/skills/text-to-speech/ (project).

by connoradsMedia & Creative

Convert text to speech using ElevenLabs voice AI. Use when generating audio from text, creating voiceovers, building voice apps, or synthesizing speech in 70+ languages.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/connorads/dotfiles --skill text-to-speech

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads text-to-speech automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech

Generate natural speech from text - supports 70+ languages, multiple models for quality vs latency tradeoffs.

Setup: See Installation Guide. For JavaScript, use @elevenlabs/* packages only.

Quick Start

Python

from elevenlabs import ElevenLabs

client = ElevenLabs()

audio = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="Hello, welcome to ElevenLabs!",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",  # George
    model_id="eleven_multilingual_v2"
)

with open("output.mp3", "wb") as f:
    for chunk in audio:
        f.write(chunk)

JavaScript

import { ElevenLabsClient } from "@elevenlabs/elevenlabs-js";
import { createWriteStream } from "fs";

const client = new ElevenLabsClient();
const audio = await client.textToSpeech.convert("JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb", {
  text: "Hello, welcome to ElevenLabs!",
  modelId: "eleven_multilingual_v2",
});
audio.pipe(createWriteStream("output.mp3"));

cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/text-to-speech/JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb" \
  -H "xi-api-key: $ELEVENLABS_API_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"text": "Hello!", "model_id": "eleven_multilingual_v2"}' --output output.mp3

Models

Model ID	Languages	Latency	Best For
`eleven_v3`	70+	Standard	Highest quality, emotional range
`eleven_multilingual_v2`	29	Standard	High quality, long-form content
`eleven_flash_v2_5`	32	~75ms	Ultra-low latency, real-time
`eleven_flash_v2`	English	~75ms	English-only, fastest
`eleven_turbo_v2_5`	32	~250-300ms	Balanced quality/speed
`eleven_turbo_v2`	English	~250-300ms	English-only, balanced

Voice IDs

Use pre-made voices or create custom voices in the dashboard.

Popular voices:

JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb - George (male, narrative)
EXAVITQu4vr4xnSDxMaL - Sarah (female, soft)
onwK4e9ZLuTAKqWW03F9 - Daniel (male, authoritative)
XB0fDUnXU5powFXDhCwa - Charlotte (female, conversational)

voices = client.voices.get_all()
for voice in voices.voices:
    print(f"{voice.voice_id}: {voice.name}")

Voice Settings

Fine-tune how the voice sounds:

Stability: How consistent the voice stays. Lower values = more emotional range and variation, but can sound unstable. Higher = steady, predictable delivery.
Similarity boost: How closely to match the original voice sample. Higher values sound more like the original but may amplify audio artifacts.
Style: Exaggerates the voice's unique style characteristics (only works with v2+ models).
Speaker boost: Post-processing that enhances clarity and voice similarity.

from elevenlabs import VoiceSettings

audio = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="Customize my voice settings.",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    voice_settings=VoiceSettings(
        stability=0.5,
        similarity_boost=0.75,
        style=0.5,
        speed=1.0,             # 0.25 to 4.0 (default 1.0)
        use_speaker_boost=True
    )
)

Language Enforcement

Force specific language for pronunciation:

audio = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="Bonjour, comment allez-vous?",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    model_id="eleven_multilingual_v2",
    language_code="fr"  # ISO 639-1 code
)

Text Normalization

Controls how numbers, dates, and abbreviations are converted to spoken words. For example, "01/15/2026" becomes "January fifteenth, twenty twenty-six":

"auto" (default): Model decides based on context
"on": Always normalize (use when you want natural speech)
"off": Speak literally (use when you want "zero one slash one five...")

audio = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="Call 1-800-555-0123 on 01/15/2026",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    apply_text_normalization="on"
)

Request Stitching

When generating long audio in multiple requests, the audio can have pops, unnatural pauses, or tone shifts at the boundaries. Request stitching solves this by letting each request know what comes before/after it:

# First request
audio1 = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="This is the first part.",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    next_text="And this continues the story."
)

# Second request using previous context
audio2 = client.text_to_speech.convert(
    text="And this continues the story.",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    previous_text="This is the first part."
)

Output Formats

Format	Description
`mp3_44100_128`	MP3 44.1kHz 128kbps (default) - compressed, good for web/apps
`mp3_44100_192`	MP3 44.1kHz 192kbps (Creator+) - higher quality compressed
`mp3_44100_64`	MP3 44.1kHz 64kbps - lower quality, smaller files
`mp3_22050_32`	MP3 22.05kHz 32kbps - smallest MP3 files
`pcm_16000`	Raw PCM 16kHz - use for real-time processing
`pcm_22050`	Raw PCM 22.05kHz
`pcm_24000`	Raw PCM 24kHz - good balance for streaming
`pcm_44100`	Raw PCM 44.1kHz (Pro+) - CD quality
`pcm_48000`	Raw PCM 48kHz (Pro+) - highest quality
`ulaw_8000`	μ-law 8kHz - standard for phone systems (Twilio, telephony)
`alaw_8000`	A-law 8kHz - telephony (alternative to μ-law)
`opus_48000_64`	Opus 48kHz 64kbps - efficient streaming codec
`wav_44100`	WAV 44.1kHz - uncompressed with headers

Streaming

For real-time applications, use the stream method (returns audio chunks as they're generated):

audio_stream = client.text_to_speech.stream(
    text="This text will be streamed as audio.",
    voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb",
    model_id="eleven_flash_v2_5"  # Ultra-low latency
)

for chunk in audio_stream:
    play_audio(chunk)

See references/streaming.md for WebSocket streaming.

Error Handling

try:
    audio = client.text_to_speech.convert(
        text="Generate speech",
        voice_id="invalid-voice-id"
    )
except Exception as e:
    print(f"API error: {e}")

Common errors:

401: Invalid API key
422: Invalid parameters (check voice_id, model_id)
429: Rate limit exceeded

Tracking Costs

Monitor character usage via response headers (x-character-count, request-id):

response = client.text_to_speech.convert.with_raw_response(
    text="Hello!", voice_id="JBFqnCBsd6RMkjVDRZzb", model_id="eleven_multilingual_v2"
)
audio = response.parse()
print(f"Characters used: {response.headers.get('x-character-count')}")

References

Installation Guide
Streaming Audio
Voice Settings

FAQ

What does the text-to-speech skill do?

Convert text to speech using ElevenLabs voice AI. Use when generating audio from text, creating voiceovers, building voice apps, or synthesizing speech in 70+ languages.

How do I install text-to-speech?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/connorads/dotfiles --skill text-to-speech in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/text-to-speech/ (personal) or .claude/skills/text-to-speech/ (project).

Which AI agents can use text-to-speech?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is text-to-speech safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains text-to-speech?

It is published by connorads in connorads/dotfiles. It has 61 recorded installs.

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text-to-speech

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech

Quick Start

Python

JavaScript

cURL

Models

Voice IDs

Voice Settings

Language Enforcement

Text Normalization

Request Stitching

Output Formats

Streaming

Error Handling

Tracking Costs

References

FAQ

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