sound-fx
Generate short sound effects via ElevenLabs SFX (text-to-sound). Use when you need SFX clips like applause, canned laughter, whooshes, ambience, or short stingers, and optionally convert to WhatsApp-friendly .ogg/opus.
Best use case
sound-fx is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate short sound effects via ElevenLabs SFX (text-to-sound). Use when you need SFX clips like applause, canned laughter, whooshes, ambience, or short stingers, and optionally convert to WhatsApp-friendly .ogg/opus.
Teams using sound-fx should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/sound-fx/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How sound-fx Compares
| Feature / Agent | sound-fx | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate short sound effects via ElevenLabs SFX (text-to-sound). Use when you need SFX clips like applause, canned laughter, whooshes, ambience, or short stingers, and optionally convert to WhatsApp-friendly .ogg/opus.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Sound FX (ElevenLabs) ## Overview Generate a sound effect from a text prompt using the ElevenLabs SFX API. Output is MP3 by default; convert to .ogg/opus for WhatsApp mobile playback. ## Quick start 1) Set API key: - `ELEVENLABS_API_KEY` (preferred) or `XI_API_KEY` - Or set `skills."sound-fx".env.ELEVENLABS_API_KEY` in `~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json` 2) Generate SFX (MP3): ```bash scripts/generate_sfx.sh --text "short audience applause" --out "/tmp/applause.mp3" --duration 1.2 ``` 3) Convert to WhatsApp-friendly .ogg/opus (if needed): ```bash ffmpeg -y -i /tmp/applause.mp3 -c:a libopus -b:a 48k /tmp/applause.ogg ``` ## Script: scripts/generate_sfx.sh **Usage** ```bash scripts/generate_sfx.sh --text "canned laughter" --out "/tmp/laugh.mp3" --duration 1.5 ``` **Notes** - Uses `POST https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/sound-generation` - Supports optional `--duration` (0.5–30s). When omitted, duration is auto. - Prints `MEDIA: <path>` on success for auto-attach. ## Examples - Applause: `"short audience applause"` - Laughter: `"canned audience laughter"` - Whoosh: `"fast whoosh"` - Ambience: `"soft rain ambience"`
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