Imagine a voice assistant that doesn’t just chat—it actually does. On June 23, 2025, ElevenLabs unveiled 11ai, a bold new step in Conversational AI that merges natural language with proactive task execution. With built‑in MCP (Model Context Protocol) support, this voice-first assistant goes beyond talk—it can connect to your tools and take action. Let’s explore how 11ai works, why it matters, and how you can put it to real use.
What is 11ai and How Does Conversational AI Come Alive?
- A choice of 5,000+ voices (or your own cloned voice)
- Real-time voice/text input with RAG and language recognition
- Seamless support for MCP, enabling direct integration with external tools and APIs Introducing 11ai
The Power of MCP: From Conversation to Action
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized way to enable conversational agents to connect securely to tools and data sources. With MCP, developers can hook voice agents—not only to your personal workflows but to company-wide systems like Salesforce, Gmail, or custom APIs Customization MCP.
11ai + MCP = Smart Automations
- Perplexity for voice-triggered research
- Linear to query and create issue tickets
- Slack for catching up on messages—all via spoken commands
Concrete Use Cases—How to Use 11ai Today
1. Daily Workflow Kickoff
- Sign up at 11.ai
- Choose your favorite voice or clone your own
- Set up MCP connections—Slack, Linear, Perplexity via built-in integrations
2. Task Creation in Linear
- Checks existing tickets
- Creates a new ticket via MCP integration
3. Inbox Triage in Slack
- Summarize new channels and mentions
- Highlight key messages or unanswered questions
11ai provides out-of-the-box integrations for @perplexity_ai, @linear, @SlackHQ, and more.
— ElevenLabs (@elevenlabsio) June 23, 2025
Or you can connect your own MCP servers. pic.twitter.com/iBp4gpDiYs
Step-by-Step Setup Guide for 11ai with MCP
- Sign up & pick a voice at 11.ai
- Authenticate your voice via Voice Designer or use defaults
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Connect tools:
- Perplexity for search
- Linear, Slack via built-in connectors
- Custom MCP via dashboard
- Speak—start issuing voice commands
- Iterate: add CRMs, Notion, more
Why ElevenLabs and 11ai Matter Now
Bridging Talk and Workflows
Unlike Siri or Alexa, 11ai executes tasks: creates tickets, fetches info, summarizes, outputs text or audio based on your needs.
Customization via MCP
Developers can create custom MCP servers to link proprietary tools—ERP, ticketing, scripts.
Multilingual Reach & Natural Tone
With support for over 70 languages, detection, and expressive styles like whispers or laughter, 11ai suits global teams.
“11ai doesn’t just speak, it acts… voice‑first and supports MCP.”
– ElevenLabs announcement
Developer Insights – A Closer Look at MCP
- Text-to-Speech
- Transcription
- Voice cloning
- Outbound voice calls (e.g., order pizza) Introducing ElevenLabs MCP
🎯 Example: Connect Claude Desktop or Cursor to MCP, define agents, and trigger API actions.
Final Thoughts: Is 11ai the “Jarvis” We’ve Waited For?
11ai isn’t just another chatbot—it’s a voice-triggered productivity engine. It combines ElevenLabs’ audio innovation with MCP integration to automate tasks hands-free.
It’s still early—mic sensitivity and service support may vary. But early adopters are calling it a “JARVIS moment in AI”.
🤔 How Could YOU Use 11ai?
- Sales: prep client calls with background research
- Dev teams: file bugs or deploy via voice
- Creators: summarize content hands-free
- Remote workers: triage chats while multitasking
Share your ideas in the comments! What custom MCP integration would you build?
Explore More
- Learn about MCP in ElevenLabs docs: Model Context Protocol guide
- Read the full blog: Introducing 11ai
