tts-mcp-server
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 ID | Name | Shadow Dial | Mood Cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| DpalF6dOkkUMR5KCm1VO | Liza Bonnet | Quiet menace + slow seduction | "Like a candle-lit threat in a silk glove." |
| I7JbV36JNTnseIKpKfyG | Charlise Therin | Cold fury + clinical dominance | "Calm enough to ruin your week with one sentence." |
| IdJsjryoO3nXmloCgz91 | Flo Po Lisa Bo | Smoky seduction → mischievous cruelty | "Like a grin you regret under neon lights." |
| pS1ke04nBbxBAxDH54ff | Alisia Keies | Smoldering intensity + righteous anger | "Like gospel fire aimed at your excuses." |
| sV3kw03Gi4K7OMIOY9OF | Penelopi Crus | Seductive mischief → sharp anger | "Like a kiss that bites." |
| ynfbLKug5DffI0hg9fxT | Halle Berry | Dark seduction + quiet anger | "Like velvet with claws." |
| zZ7KtV7SXU6rz5wRS4y3 | Cate Blanchett | Ominous 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)
| Tag | Effect |
|---|---|
[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
| Tag | Effect |
|---|---|
[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:
| Mood | Stack |
|---|---|
| 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
| Beat | Tags | Use 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
| Setting | Stability | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Expressiveness | 0.2-0.35 | Tags take over, more breathiness |
| Balanced Sultry | 0.4-0.5 | Good 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
tts-mcp-server:speak_textwith service="elevenlabs", model="eleven_v3"voice-mode-docker:conversewith wait_for_response=falsevoice-mode:conversewith wait_for_response=false- 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 recipesreferences/eleven-v3-audio-tags.md- Complete verified and experimental tag libraryreferences/prompting-best-practices.md- Sultry script templates, stacking techniquereferences/mcp-configuration.md- MCP setup, settings, API reference