ElevenLabs has introduced the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which allows developers to create versatile voice agents and perform audio tasks using the ElevenLabs AI audio platform. By utilizing simple API calls, developers can orchestrate tasks such as speech generation, voice cloning, and audio transcription directly from their local environment. The MCP server functions as a local interface that communicates securely with ElevenLabs' cloud APIs, making it compatible with AI development tools like Claude Desktop and Cursor. This setup provides flexibility for experimenting with audio processing and building real-world applications that can listen, speak, and understand. Developers can leverage the MCP server to craft unique audio experiences, such as voice agents capable of making outbound calls or creating soundscapes, by following a straightforward setup process that involves signing up for an ElevenLabs account, generating an API key, and installing the necessary dependencies from the MCP GitHub repository.