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Generate Text-to-Speech Using Elevenlabs via API

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Important notice

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1. Workflow Overview

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Best for

  • Content Creation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.respondtowebhook, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Emmanuel Bernard - n8n Expert Lausanne.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Generate Text-to-Speech Using Elevenlabs via API
Workflow name
Generate Text-to-Speech Using Elevenlabs via API

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This workflow provides an API endpoint to generate speech from text using Elevenlabs.io, a popular text-to-speech service.

Step 1: Configure Custom Credentials in n8n

To set up your credentials in n8n, create a new custom authentication entry with the following JSON structure:

{
  "headers": {
    "xi-api-key": "your-elevenlabs-api-key"
  }
}

Replace "your-elevenlabs-api-key" with your actual Elevenlabs API key.

Step 2: Send a POST Request to the Webhook

Send a POST request to the workflow's webhook endpoint with these two parameters:

  • voice_id: The ID of the voice from Elevenlabs that you want to use.
  • text: The text you want to convert to speech.

This workflow has been a significant time-saver in my video production tasks. I hope it proves just as useful to you!

Happy automating!
The n8Ninja

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - If params correct

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 2 - Respond to Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 3 - Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Generate voice

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 5 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Error

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1.1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Generate Text-to-Speech Using Elevenlabs via API
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 6
Categories Content Creation, Multimodal AI
Author Emmanuel Bernard - n8n Expert Lausanne
Published 28 Apr 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2245/2245.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Generate Text-to-Speech Using Elevenlabs via API do?

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What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Content Creation, Multimodal AI use case.