ElevenLabs MCP Server

MCP server implementation for ElevenLabs API integration

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Overview

ElevenLabs MCP Server is a FastAPI-based implementation designed for integrating with the ElevenLabs text-to-speech API, allowing developers to convert text into speech easily.

To use the ElevenLabs MCP Server, clone the repository, install the required dependencies, set up your environment variables with your ElevenLabs API key, and run the server.

FastAPI-based server for efficient API handling - Endpoint for converting text to speech - Health check endpoint to monitor server status

Integrating text-to-speech functionality into applications.
Creating voiceovers for content using ElevenLabs voices.
Developing accessibility features for applications that require speech output.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect ElevenLabs MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-elevenlabs-mcp-garblesnarff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the main purpose of this server?

The server facilitates the integration of ElevenLabs' text-to-speech capabilities into various applications.

How do I set up the server?

Follow the setup instructions in the README: clone the repo, install dependencies, configure your API key, and run the server.

Are there any specific requirements to run this server?

You need Python and the required dependencies listed in the requirements.txt file.

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