nginx-obs-automatic-low-bitrate-switching

Simple app to automatically switch scenes in OBS based on the current bitrate fetched from the ingest stats page.

github.com/NOALBS/nginx-obs-automatic-low-bitr…
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About nginx-obs-automatic-low-bitrate-switching

NOALBS is an open-source desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux that automatically switches scenes in OBS Studio or OBS.Live. It reads the current bitrate from an ingest server's stats and switches scenes when the bitrate drops low or when the source disconnects completely from the ingest server. The project describes it as a do-it-yourself tool. It supports several ingest protocols, including RTMP, SRT, SRTLA and RIST.

Setup is manual. The Quick Start requires downloading the latest release, enabling OBS WebSocket (version 5.x or later) in OBS, and editing a config.json file. Chat commands can be enabled for Twitch or Kick chat, with permissions set for admins, mods and public users. The project also lists a NOALBS Cloud alpha that is available for Twitch only. The author offers paid setup help through Discord, which is separate from the free project.

Key features

  • Switches OBS scenes when ingest bitrate drops or the source disconnects
  • Reads bitrate from ingest server stats
  • Supports RTMP, SRT, SRTLA and RIST ingest protocols
  • Chat commands to start, stop, record and switch scenes
  • Chat command permissions for admins, mods and public users
  • Works with multiple ingest servers, including NGINX, MediaMTX and Nimble Streamer
Best for: Streamers who run their own ingest server and want OBS to switch scenes automatically when their bitrate falls.
Good for
  • Open source
  • Runs on Windows, Mac and Linux
  • Chat commands let admins and mods control the stream from Twitch or Kick chat
Watch out for
  • Requires OBS WebSocket 5.x or later and a configured ingest server stats source
  • The NOALBS Cloud version is an alpha limited to Twitch
  • Setup help from the author is a paid service, not part of the free project

nginx-obs-automatic-low-bitrate-switching at a glance

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Open-source project
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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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nginx-obs-automatic-low-bitrate-switching FAQ

Which operating systems does NOALBS run on?
The project describes it as a simple executable for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What does NOALBS need from OBS?
OBS WebSocket 5.x or later must be enabled in OBS so the app can control it.
Which chat platforms do the chat commands work with?
The chat commands can be used in Twitch or Kick chat.
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