obs-cmd: A Streamlined Command-Line Interface for OBS with obs-websocket v5 Support

"A Rust-Based Alternative to obs-cli Compatible with obs-websocket 5"

This tool serves as a Rust-based replacement for obs-cli, offering compatibility with the latest obs-websocket version 5. Unlike obs-cli, which lacks support for this version, this Rust implementation ensures seamless integration and enhanced functionality with obs-websocket 5, providing a more robust and up-to-date solution for users seeking advanced OBS control and automation features.

Quick Start

Get Your OBS Info

$ obs-cmd --websocket obsws://localhost:4455/secret info
Version: Version { obs_version: Version { major: 29, minor: 1, patch: 1 }, obs_web_socket_version: Version { major: 5, minor: 2, patch: 2 }, rpc_version: 1, available_requests: ..

Switch the Scene

$ obs-cmd --websocket obsws://localhost:4455/secret scene switch my-scene
Switched to scene: my-scene
Result: Ok(())

Start the Virtual Camera

$ obs-cmd --websocket obsws://localhost:4455/secret virtual-camera start
Recording started
Result: Ok(())

Usage

obs-cmd [options] [command] [options] [arguments]

Commands

Command	Options	Arguments
info	-
scene	switch	[scene-name]
	list
scene-collection	switch	[collection-name]
scene-item	toggle	[scene-name] [scene-item-name]
toggle-mute	switch	[device-name]
recording	start
	stop
	toggle
streaming	start
	stop
	toggle
virtual-camera	start
	stop
	toggle
replay	start
	stop
	toggle
	save

Options

Command	Arguments	Notes
--websocket	[url]	Default is 'obsws://localhost:4455/secret'
--help	-

Configuring OBS Studio

Enable OBS WebSocket:

1. Go to OBS Studio, navigate to Tools -> WebSocket Server Settings.
2. Check [ X ] Enable WebSocket server.

Default Settings:
For convenience, use the default settings:

Server Port: 4455
Server Password: secret

With these settings, there's no need to specify the --websocket option in obs-cmd.

Custom Settings:
To use custom settings, pass them to obs-cmd using the --websocket option. You can view your current configuration in OBS Studio by clicking 'Show Connect Info'.

Installation

Using the provided Binaries

1. Download the Binary

Visit the latest release page of obs-cmd and download the appropriate binary for your operating system, e.g., obs-cmd-linux-amd64.

2. Set Execution Permissions and Move to Bin Directory

Make the downloaded binary executable and move it to a directory in your PATH:

chmod +x obs-cmd-linux-amd64 && sudo mv obs-cmd-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/obs-cmd

Installing From Source

1. Install Rust

Run the command to install Rust:

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

2. Clone the Repository

Clone obs-cmd to your local system:

git clone https://github.com/grigio/obs-cmd.git

3. Build the Application

Navigate to the cloned directory and build the application:

cd obs-cmd
cargo build --release

4. Move the Binary

After a successful build, move the binary to a system-wide location:

sudo cp target/release/obs-cmd /usr/local/bin/obs-cmd

Installing on Arch Linux

To install the obs-cmd package on Arch Linux, available on the Arch User Repository (AUR), follow these steps. Ensure you have rust installed, as it provides cargo, necessary for the installation.

Option 1: Using an AUR Helper

If you prefer an AUR helper, tools like yay or aurman can simplify the process.

Option 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the PKGBUILD file:

wget https://aur.archlinux.org/cgit/aur.git/snapshot/obs-cmd.tar.gz

2. Extract the downloaded .tar.gz file:

tar xvzf obs-cmd.tar.gz

3. Change directory to obs-cmd:

cd obs-cmd

4. Build the package using makepkg:

makepkg -s

5. Install the package with pacman (note: version number may vary):

sudo pacman -U obs-cmd-0.15.3-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst

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