tiktok-live-recorder

tiktok-live-recorder records TikTok live streams through a Python tool for saving broadcasts.

github.com/Michele0303/tiktok-live-recorder
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About tiktok-live-recorder

tiktok-live-recorder is a Python command-line tool that records TikTok live streams with audio and video for later viewing. Users can specify a target by username, live URL, or room ID, choose manual, automatic, or followers modes, and set output directory, duration, bitrate, proxy, and optional Telegram upload.

It requires Git, Python 3.11+, and FFmpeg with command-line setup, and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android via Termux, and Docker. The project states it is not affiliated with TikTok and use is at own risk.

Key features

  • Records TikTok live streams with audio and video
  • Starts recording by username, live URL, or room ID
  • Supports manual, automatic, and followers recording modes
  • Stops recording automatically after set duration in seconds
  • Saves recordings to user-specified output directory
  • Uploads finished recordings to Telegram with configuration file
Best for: Creators and researchers who need to save TikTok live streams for later review.
Good for
  • Records both audio and video from live sessions
  • Offers three recording modes including automatic polling
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android via Termux, and Docker
Watch out for
  • Requires Git, Python 3.11+, FFmpeg, and command-line setup
  • Not affiliated with TikTok and use is at own risk
  • Telegram upload requires separate telegram.json configuration

tiktok-live-recorder at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Good for
Creators
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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tiktok-live-recorder FAQ

What is required to install the tool?
Git, Python 3.11+, and FFmpeg are listed as prerequisites.
How do the recording modes differ?
Manual records if the user is live now, automatic polls at intervals and records when live, and followers records streams from followed users.
What identifiers can be used to select a stream?
A TikTok username, live URL, or room ID can be used.
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