The future of audio-first apps just got a sleek, voice-native upgrade. Enter ElevenLabs UI components—a precision-engineered React component library built on top of the wildly popular shadcn/ui, explicitly designed to slash development time for voice agents, audio interfaces, and next-gen multimodal AI experiences.

From glowing orbs that breathe with your user’s speech, to real-time waveforms that dance to every syllable, to full voice agent UIs that feel alive—ElevenLabs UI delivers battle-tested, designer-approved components that drop into your Next.js app like LEGO bricks.

Why ElevenLabs UI Components Are a Developer’s Secret Weapon

FeatureBenefit
Audio-first DNAComponents like Orb, Waveform, AudioRecorder, and VoiceAgent are purpose-built for speech, not retrofitted.
shadcn/ui SuperpowersInherits full theming, dark mode, accessibility (ARIA), and zero-runtime CSS via Tailwind.
CLI-Powered SpeedInstall one component or all with a single npx command—no GitHub diving, no manual copy-paste.
TypeScript & Production-ReadyFully typed, tree-shakable, and MIT-licensed for startups and enterprises alike.
Live RegistryComponents pulled from ui.elevenlabs.io/r/*.json—always up-to-date, no version lock-in.

Get Started in Under 5 Minutes

Prerequisites

  1. Node.js 18+
  2. shadcn/ui initialized
   npx shadcn@latest init
  1. Tailwind CSS configured (auto-detected by CLI)

Install All ElevenLabs UI Components (Recommended)

npx @elevenlabs/cli@latest components add all

What happens under the hood?

  • Detects or sets up shadcn/ui
  • Installs every ElevenLabs component into your components/ui/ folder
  • Adds peer dependencies (react, framer-motion, etc.)
  • Updates components.json registry

Install Specific Components

npx @elevenlabs/cli@latest components add orb
npx @elevenlabs/cli@latest components add waveform
npx @elevenlabs/cli@latest components add voice-agent

Prefer the Classic shadcn CLI?

Use ElevenLabs’ remote registry directly:

# Single component
npx shadcn@latest add https://ui.elevenlabs.io/r/orb.json

# All components
npx shadcn@latest add https://ui.elevenlabs.io/r/all.json

Spotlight: Key ElevenLabs UI Components

ComponentWhat It DoesUse Case
OrbAnimated, glowing voice indicator with mic feedback“Now listening” states, AI avatars
WaveformReal-time, interactive audio visualizer with playback syncPodcast apps, voice notes, transcription UIs
VoiceAgentComplete voice interaction shell (mic + speaker + status)AI assistants, call center bots
AudioPlayerSkinnable player with chapters, speed control, waveform scrubAudiobooks, voice memos, AI-generated podcasts
AudioRecorderOne-click record, pause, trim, exportVoice journaling, interview tools

Pro Tip: All components support custom themes via Tailwind classes. Change colors, sizes, and animations without touching internals.

Real-World Example: Build a Voice Memo App in 50 Lines

import { Orb } from "@/components/ui/orb";
import { AudioRecorder } from "@/components/ui/audio-recorder";
import { AudioPlayer } from "@/components/ui/audio-player";

export default function VoiceMemo() {
  return (
    <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-6 p-8">
      <Orb size="lg" state="listening" />
      <AudioRecorder onRecordingComplete={(blob) => console.log(blob)} />
      <AudioPlayer src="/sample.mp3" />
    </div>
  );
}

Three components. Zero custom SVG. Fully responsive.

Built for Developers, Loved by Designers

Every ElevenLabs UI component ships with:

  • TypeScript interfaces for props and events
  • Framer Motion animations (opt-in)
  • Dark mode sync with next-themes
  • Zero JavaScript bloat—only what you import
  • Figma-ready design tokens (coming soon)

Contribute to the Future of Voice UI

The entire library lives on GitHub:
github.com/elevenlabs/ui

How to contribute:

  1. Fork the repo
  2. Edit components in /registry
  3. Open a PR with a live demo

See the Contributing Guide.

Start Building Voice-Native Apps Today

No more hacking together waveform SVGs. No more fighting mic permissions. No more “it works on my machine” audio bugs.

Let ElevenLabs UI components do the grunt work—so you can ship AI that listens, speaks, and feels human.

npx @elevenlabs/cli@latest components add orb

One line. One orb. One giant leap for voice UX.

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