> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://60db.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

# Quick Start

Get started with the 60db MCP Server in minutes.

## Step 1: Install the Server

```bash theme={null}
npm install @60db
```

## Step 2: Set Your API Key

```bash theme={null}
export SIXTYDB_API_KEY=sk_your_api_key_here
```

## Step 2: Start the Server

```bash theme={null}
npm start
```

You should see:

```
60db MCP Server starting...
API URL: https://api.60db.ai
Auth: API Key
60db MCP Server running via stdio
```

## Step 3: Test with Claude Desktop

Configure Claude Desktop and restart. Then ask:

```
Can you list available English female voices?
```

Claude will use the MCP server to fetch voices.

## Example Usage

### Text-to-Speech

```
You: Convert "Hello, world!" to speech using voice "Sarah"
```

### Speech-to-Text

```
You: Transcribe this meeting audio: https://example.com/meeting.mp3
```

### Create Custom Voice

```
You: Create a custom voice named "Brand Voice" from this sample
```

## Next Steps

* [Voices](/mcp-server/voices) - Learn about voice tools
* [TTS](/mcp-server/tts) - Text-to-speech guide
* [STT](/mcp-server/stt) - Speech-to-text guide