ElevenLabs TTS (Text-to-Speech)

Generate expressive voice messages using ElevenLabs v3 with audio tags.

Prerequisites

• ElevenLabs API Key (ELEVENLABS_API_KEY): Required. Get one at elevenlabs.io → Profile → API Keys. Configure in openclaw.json under messages.tts.elevenlabs.apiKey.
• ffmpeg: Required for audio format conversion (MP3 → Opus for WhatsApp compatibility). Must be installed and available on PATH.

Quick Start Examples

Storytelling (emotional journey):

[soft] It started like any other day... [pause] But something felt different. [nervous] My hands were shaking as I opened the envelope. [gasps] I got in! [excited] I actually got in! [laughs] [happy] This changes everything!

Horror/Suspense (building dread):

[whispers] The house has been empty for years... [pause] At least, that's what they told me. [nervous] But I keep hearing footsteps. [scared] They're getting closer. [gasps] [panicking] The door— it's opening by itself!