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OBS

Open Broadcaster Software (Deprecated: See OBS Studio repository instead)
3,424 stars836 forksCUpdated 8/1/2020100% free · open source
What it does

OBS is a software for video recording and live streaming that allows users to capture and mix multiple video and audio sources into a single output.

When to use it
  • When you need to record video tutorials or screencasts for your product or service
  • When you want to live stream your startup's events, conferences, or product launches
  • When you require a customizable and open-source solution for video production and streaming
Ready-to-paste prompt
To start a recording with a specific resolution and framerate, use the command line argument: `--resolution 1280x720 --framerate 60`
Heads up: Before using OBS Studio, ensure you have the necessary dependencies installed, including a compatible version of ffmpeg, and be aware that some features may require additional plugins or configurations
Saves to your device
Use with Claude
New

Skip the builder — one click puts this in Claude, Cursor, Antigravity and more.

🛠️ Technical setup

Expect 20–40 minutes in a terminal — or let your AI agent drive it.

Try it instantly — no install
Claude Code
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/obs && curl -fsSL https://workflowstacks.com/api/skills/obs/claude-skill -o ~/.claude/skills/obs/SKILL.md
Open in another AI app

Opens the app with this repo with the prompt ready to go — no copy-paste needed.

Connect the whole catalog (MCP)
claude mcp add --transport http workflowstacks https://workflowstacks.com/api/mcp

Adds a WorkflowStacks connector to Claude Code: search and load any skill here by chatting.

How OBS works
Codeflow
Free to inspect

OBS is a very large C project (~180k lines across 480 code files). It is a full software project: use it through its install path rather than reading it end to end. Last commit 74 months ago, GPL-2.0 license, has a test suite.

Size
Very large codebase
~180k lines · 480 code files · days to read — use, don't read
Setup
Developer setup
A real software project. Use it via its install path; don't expect to read it all.
Runs on
C
No API keys detected
C 71%C++ 19%Shell 4%Makefile 4%HTML 1%
Where to start reading
  1. 1
    README.md
    Start here — what it does and how to install it
  2. 2
    Source/Main.cpp
    Inside Source/ — the main logic begins here
What's in each folder
Source/Core code — the actual logic70 files
ui/Frontend / UI10 files
lame/Folder393 files
rundir/Folder190 files
OBSApi/Folder57 files
libfaac/Folder50 files
libmfx/Folder43 files
GraphicsCapture/Folder36 files
READMEHas testsDocumentedNo CIGPL-2.0 licenseLast update 74 mo ago
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Details
Creator
jp9000
Language
C
Category
ai-agent
Published
9/13/2012

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