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Streamlabs Desktop is free, open source streaming software built with OBS and Electron.
About desktop
Streamlabs Desktop is open source live streaming software built on OBS and Electron, with source code and build scripts published on GitHub. It currently only supports OSX 10.14+ and 64-bit Windows, and building from source requires Node.js, Yarn and a bash-like environment.
Key features
- Live streaming software built on OBS and Electron
- Source code available for inspection and modification
- Supports 64-bit Windows and macOS 10.14+
- Uses worker, main and child windows via Electron IPC
- Supports embedded webviews, projectors and pop-out windows
- Includes development scripts for install, compile and start
Best for: Developers and streamers who want an open-source OBS-based streaming codebase for Windows or supported macOS versions.
Good for
- Open source codebase published on GitHub
- Built on OBS and Electron
- Build steps using Yarn and webpack are documented
Watch out for
- Only supports OSX 10.14+ and 64-bit Windows
- Building from source requires Node.js, Yarn and bash-like environment
desktop at a glance
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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desktop FAQ
Which operating systems does this application support?
OSX 10.14+ and 64-bit Windows.
How do developers install and start it from source?
Install modules with yarn install, compile assets with yarn compile, then run yarn start.
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