Real-time AI avatars are finally here (and they're easy to build)
Real-Time AI Avatars with ElevenLabs + Anam | Live Demo & Setup Guide
In this video, you’ll see an ElevenLabs conversational agent running in real time with an Anam avatar and then learn exactly how to build it yourself.
We start with a quick live demo of an AI retail assistant, then break down the full setup step by step:
Creating an agent in the ElevenLabs dashboard
Setting the system prompt, voice, and LLM
Generating an avatar in Anam (via description or photo)
Connecting both systems using their IDs
Running the provided starter code from GitHub
The example uses a Hono + Vite application that runs on Cloudflare, making it lightweight and easy to deploy. You just add your Agent ID, Avatar ID, and Anam API key to the env file, run it locally, and you’re good to go.
This is a solid starting point if you’re exploring real-time AI avatars, voice agents, or interactive experiences.
Resources
Anam MCP documentation: https://docs.anam.ai/third-party-integrati...
Building with ElevenLabs + Anam: https://docs.anam.ai/third-party-integrati...
Try it yourself, experiment with different prompts and avatars, and see what kinds of interactions you can create.