setup-api-key

The `setup-api-key` skill is designed to assist users in obtaining and configuring an ElevenLabs API key, ensuring seamless access to ElevenLabs MCP tools. It addresses the common problem of missing or invalid API keys, which can prevent users from utilizing ElevenLabs features. The skill first checks if a valid API key already exists in the environment or in a `.env` file, reducing unnecessary configuration steps and streamlining the setup process for users who already have an active key. By automating the validation and setup workflow, it helps users avoid common configuration errors and ensures their ElevenLabs integration functions correctly.

This skill provides a guided workflow for users, starting with the detection and validation of existing API keys. If no valid key is found, it instructs users on how to create a new key on the ElevenLabs website, including signing up for an account if necessary. Once the key is provided by the user, the skill validates it through a test API request and, upon successful validation, securely stores it in a `.env` file. The skill also handles key replacement and rotation, offers instructions for optional IP restrictions for service accounts, and provides clear feedback at each step to ensure users know the status of their configuration.

Ideal use cases include setting up ElevenLabs API access for new users, troubleshooting issues related to invalid or expired keys, and assisting users in rotating or replacing their keys. The target users are developers, content creators, or anyone utilizing ElevenLabs MCP tools who needs a straightforward and reliable method to manage API keys. By automating validation and configuration, this skill reduces setup time and minimizes errors, making it particularly useful in collaborative or multi-environment development scenarios.