setup-api-key

name	setup-api-key
description	Guides users through the process of setting up an ElevenLabs API key for use with ElevenLabs MCP tools. Use when the user needs to configure an ElevenLabs API key, when ElevenLabs tools fail due to missing API key, or when the user mentions needing access to ElevenLabs.
license	MIT
compatibility	Requires internet access to elevenlabs.io and api.elevenlabs.io.

ElevenLabs API Key Setup

Guide the user through obtaining and configuring an ElevenLabs API key.

Workflow

Step 1: Request the API key

Tell the user:

To set up ElevenLabs, open the API keys page: https://elevenlabs.io/app/settings/api-keys

(Need an account? Create one at https://elevenlabs.io/app/sign-up first)

If you don't have an API key yet:

1. Click "Create key"
2. Name it (or use the default)
3. Set permission for your key. If you provide a key with "User" permission set to "Read" this skill will automatically verify if your key works
4. Click "Create key" to confirm
5. Copy the key immediately - it's only shown once!

Paste your API key here when ready.

Then wait for the user's next message which should contain the API key.

Step 2: Validate and configure

Once the user provides the API key:

1. Validate the key by making a request:

   GET https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/user
   Header: xi-api-key: <the-api-key>
   

2. If validation fails:

   • Tell the user the API key appears to be invalid
   • Ask them to try again
   • Remind them of the URL: https://elevenlabs.io/app/settings/api-keys
   • If it fails a second time, display an error and exit

3. If validation succeeds, save the API key in a .env file:

   ELEVENLABS_API_KEY=<the-api-key>
   

4. Confirm success:

   Done! Your key is stored as an environment variable in .env Keep the key safe! Don't share it with anyone!