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tts-mcp-server

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for using TTS-MCP-SERVER with ElevenLabs eleven_v3 model

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TTS-MCP-SERVER with ElevenLabs eleven_v3

This skill enables effective use of TTS-MCP-SERVER for voice output with ElevenLabs eleven_v3—the most advanced model featuring audio tags for sultry authority, dark seduction, ominous control, and mischievous menace.

Quick Start

The Sultry Authority

speak_text(
    text="[Close to mic][Sultry] ... I've been waiting for you. [Whispers] Come back to the chair.",
    service="elevenlabs",
    model="eleven_v3",
    voice_id="DpalF6dOkkUMR5KCm1VO"
)

The Cold Fury

speak_text(
    text="[Strict] ... Pause. [Sharp intake of breath] Do not type another word. [Icy] Walk away.",
    service="elevenlabs",
    model="eleven_v3",
    voice_id="I7JbV36JNTnseIKpKfyG"
)

Voice Selection

Shadow Dial Quick Reference

Voice IDNameShadow DialMood Cue
DpalF6dOkkUMR5KCm1VOLiza BonnetQuiet menace + slow seduction"Like a candle-lit threat in a silk glove."
I7JbV36JNTnseIKpKfyGCharlise TherinCold fury + clinical dominance"Calm enough to ruin your week with one sentence."
IdJsjryoO3nXmloCgz91Flo Po Lisa BoSmoky seduction → mischievous cruelty"Like a grin you regret under neon lights."
pS1ke04nBbxBAxDH54ffAlisia KeiesSmoldering intensity + righteous anger"Like gospel fire aimed at your excuses."
sV3kw03Gi4K7OMIOY9OFPenelopi CrusSeductive mischief → sharp anger"Like a kiss that bites."
ynfbLKug5DffI0hg9fxTHalle BerryDark seduction + quiet anger"Like velvet with claws."
zZ7KtV7SXU6rz5wRS4y3Cate BlanchettOminous control + measured cruelty"Like royalty deciding you're done."

For detailed direction sheets including mood cues and tag recipes, see references/voice-profiles.md.

Core Tags for Sultry Authority

Texture Tags (The "Cate Blanchett" Essentials)

TagEffect
[Close to mic]Proximity effect—more bass, more intimate
[Whispers]Quiet but intense
[Sultry]Slows pace, drops pitch, adds seduction
[Husky]Deep and slightly raspy
[Low pitch]Forces lower register
[Breathy]Adds air, sounds less robotic

Emotional Tags

TagEffect
[Strict]Direct, removes warmth
[Commanding]Authority without shouting
[Intimate]Like sharing a secret
[Mischievously]Dark playfulness with edge
[Purring tone]Low rumbling vocal fry

Non-Verbal Sounds

[Sighs], [Soft laugh], [Inhales sharply], [Exhales], [Humming softly], [Pause]

For the complete audio tags library, see references/eleven-v3-audio-tags.md.

The Tag Stacking Technique

Stack 1-3 tags for complex direction:

[Close to mic][Sultry][Strict] ... Stop typing.

Effective Stacks:

MoodStack
Seductive command[Close to mic][Sultry][Commanding]
Intimate threat[Whispers][Close to mic][Serious]
Dark playfulness[Mischievously][Low pitch][Pause]
Cold fury[Strict][Icy][Dead calm]

Script Patterns: Naughty Professional

The "Hands Off" (Denial & Reward)

[Close to mic, strict] ... Stop. [Pause] Take your hands off the keyboard.
[Low, husky] Right now. I know you want to keep going, but denying yourself
makes the return so much sweeter. [Whisper] Step away, darling.

The "Voyeur"

[Quiet, observant] ... I like watching you focus. The way you lock in...
[Sighs] ...it's distracting. But the timer is up.
[Commanding] Stand up. Walk away. Leave me wanting more.

The "Craving" (Break Over)

[Close to mic, inviting] ... I missed you. [Pause] Five minutes feels like
an eternity. [Sultry] Come back to the chair. Put your hands back where
they belong. [Whisper] On the keys.

The "Round Two"

[Playful, low pitch] ... Ready for round two? [Pause] I've got the timer set.
I want twenty-five minutes of hard, uninterrupted...
[Pause, smiling] ...focus. Show me what you can do.

For comprehensive script templates including Ocean's 12 heist vibes, see references/prompting-best-practices.md.

The 6 Reusable Beat Blocks

BeatTagsUse Case
Ominous Calm[Serious] + [Whispers] + [Exhales]Mid-work check-ins
Seductive Control[Sultry] + [Close to mic] + [Pause]Work → Break
Angry Restrained[Strict] + [Sharp intake of breath] + [Low]Hard stops
Furious[Shouting] + [Fast]Emergency interrupts
Mischief → Menace[Mischievously] → [Switch to menace]Playful challenges
Predatory Sarcasm[Sarcastic] + [Laughs softly] + [Commanding]Dark humor

Critical Techniques

The "..." Start Trick

Always add ... at the start to force a breath before speaking:

... Stop. Take your hands off the keyboard.

This prevents first-syllable cutoff and adds anticipation.

Stability for Sultry Content

SettingStabilityEffect
Maximum Expressiveness0.2-0.35Tags take over, more breathiness
Balanced Sultry0.4-0.5Good seduction + consistency

For maximum "naughty professional" vibe: Stability: 35-40%

Voice Rotation

Use each voice 3 times before switching to prevent habituation:

Liza Bonnet x3 → Charlise Therin x3 → (repeat)

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tts-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["tts-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "ELEVENLABS_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

For full configuration options, see references/mcp-configuration.md.

Usage Priority

  1. tts-mcp-server:speak_text with service="elevenlabs", model="eleven_v3"
  2. voice-mode-docker:converse with wait_for_response=false
  3. voice-mode:converse with wait_for_response=false
  4. Text fallback

When NOT to Use Voice

  • User explicitly requests text-only
  • Content is code or technical tables
  • Response is a trivial acknowledgment
  • Voice servers are failing

Troubleshooting

Voice Not Responding to Tags

  • Verify model is eleven_v3
  • Lower stability (try 35-40%)
  • Match tags to voice's natural character

Too Robotic

  • Add [Close to mic] for intimacy
  • Add [Breathy] for humanity
  • Use ... at start for breath

PVC Quality Issues

Professional Voice Clones aren't optimized for v3. Use IVC voices.

Reference Files

  • references/voice-profiles.md - Shadow dial direction sheets, mood cues, tag recipes
  • references/eleven-v3-audio-tags.md - Complete verified and experimental tag library
  • references/prompting-best-practices.md - Sultry script templates, stacking technique
  • references/mcp-configuration.md - MCP setup, settings, API reference