Connect Livekit Agents to ElevenLabs Conversational AI Voice Agents

Build ultra-low latency, human-like voice agents that scale conversations without scaling headcount

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Setup time

10-15mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Let your AI Agents deliver real-time voice experiences with LiveKit + ElevenLabs

This integration brings LiveKit's open-source Agents framework into ElevenLabs' Conversational AI platform via Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling ultra-low-latency voice agents that hear, think, and speak in real time
Combines LiveKit's real-time audio streaming and multi-party capabilities with ElevenLabs' advanced speech recognition, lifelike text-to-speech, and language understanding
Enables developers to deploy interactive voice agents that engage instantly, perform complex tasks, and seamlessly hand off to humans when needed
Perfect for developer-led platforms looking to scale voice interactions without proportional headcount increases

Features

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Empower your developers with enterprise-grade voice AI capabilities

Ultra-Low Latency Performance
- Sub-300ms latency for voice interactions using LiveKit's WebRTC-based streaming
- Natural conversations with no awkward pauses or delays
- Advanced turn-taking logic with voice activity detection for human-like dialogue
- Critical for developer platforms where real-time performance determines user experience
Flexible "Bring Your Own AI" Architecture
- Plug in any Large Language Model via MCP interface or SDK
- Swap between GPT-4, Claude, Google Gemini, or custom models at any time
- LiveKit Agents' plugin system supports numerous AI services and on-prem models
- Open architecture prevents vendor lock-in and leverages existing AI investments
Real-Time Tool Integration & Automation
- Voice agents can invoke external tools and APIs securely during live conversations
- Function calling enables action-oriented automations integrated with backend systems
- Query databases, create tickets, update records, trigger workflows - all through voice
- MCP protocol enables agent-to-agent coordination for complex workflows
Plug-and-Play Deployment
- ElevenLabs provides hosted WebSocket API and SDKs for JavaScript, Python, iOS, and more
- Deploy LiveKit Agents with Docker or cloud instances, register as MCP endpoints
- No complex telecom or ML infrastructure needed - focus on agent behavior, not infrastructure
- Quick-start templates and no-code configuration for rapid development
Enterprise-Grade Scalability
- LiveKit's cloud-native Selective Forwarding Unit handles thousands of concurrent audio streams
- Multi-instance deployment for high availability with load balancing
- End-to-end monitoring, transcript logging, and analytics for performance tracking
- All conversations recorded and auditable for debugging and fine-tuning