OpenDeckStream

OpenDeckStream is a Decky plugin specially designed for the SteamDeck. Utilizing libobs for recording, OpenDeckStream aims to provide you with an exceptional experience of recording your SteamDeck gameplay with a seamless, integrated, and easy-to-use interface.

In the future, we plan on implementing streaming capabilities to bring live casts of your gameplay directly from your SteamDeck to your favorite platforms.

Features

• Easy-to-Use Interface
• Quick and High-Quality Recording with low performance hit
• Seamless Integration with SteamDeck
• Always recording replay buffer
• Planned Future Support for Streaming

Installation

Install from the Decky Test Store.

Dev Build Instructions

Ensure you have git, docker and decky-cli installed

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/epictek/OpenDeckStream.git

1. Navigate to the project directory

cd OpenDeckStream

1. Build the project

decky plugin build -b

Usage

Once OpenDeckStream is installed on your SteamDeck, you can access it under your Decky plugins.

1. Open Quick Access Menu.
2. Navigate to the plugins section.
3. Choose OpenDeckStream from the list.
4. Start/Stop recording at your convenience.

To save the replay buffer use the + buttons

Acknowledgments

A special thank you to the following teams for their incredible contributions:

• @lulzsun for creating the LibObs C# wrapper that made this project possible, checkout his project called RePlays.

• The OBS Studio Team for crafting libobs, the wonderful library that's the heart of this plugin.

• The Steam Deck Homebrew Team for the exceptional Decky plugin manager that aids seamless integration of plugins into the SteamDeck.

• @nabel0 and @CarJem for providing their assistance with testing.

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Thanks for checking out OpenDeckStream, happy gaming and recording!