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obs-config

Automate OBS Studio installation and on-disk configuration generation across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

15|4|Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#templates#config#profiles#multiplatform#obs#scene-collections
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill obs-config
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: obs-config
Source: https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os/tree/main/skills/obs-config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/damionrashford/media-os --skill obs-config

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

OBS Studio configuration across platforms is manual, error-prone, and time-consuming.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-platform installation and on-disk configuration generation (profiles, scene collections, encoders, and services).
  • Template-driven profile and collection creation for rapid, repeatable setups across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • Programmatic management of global.ini, default encoders, hotkeys, and per-profile options to enable CI-ready deployments.

Quick Start

Install OBS Studio and apply on-disk configuration using the included templates and scripts.

Frequently Asked Questions about obs-config

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate OBS Studio installation and configuration across multiple machines?▼

Automating OBS Studio configuration across multiple machines is handled through template-driven scripts that generate on-disk profiles, scene collections, and encoders for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This ensures consistent setups for labs or CI environments.

Can I programmatically manage OBS global.ini and profile settings for CI deployments?▼

Yes, you can programmatically manage OBS global.ini and per-profile options for CI deployments. The tooling reads and writes these configuration files directly, allowing automated encoder and hotkey management without manual GUI intervention.

What's the best way to pre-configure OBS scene collections and encoders before launching the app?▼

Pre-configuring OBS scene collections and encoders is achieved by generating the necessary JSON and basic.ini files on disk using templates. This applies settings before the app launches, ensuring immediate availability.

Does this OBS configuration approach work on macOS, Windows, and Linux?▼

Yes, this cross-platform OBS configuration approach works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It applies on-disk configuration generation consistently across all three operating systems for provisioning classrooms or labs.

How do I export and import OBS profiles and scene collections via a zip bundle?▼

Exporting and importing OBS profiles and scene collections via a zip bundle is supported through built-in scripts. This allows you to easily transfer or backup complete configurations, including service settings and encoder JSONs.

Why manually configure OBS when you can use templates for rapid repeatable setups?▼

Manual OBS configuration is error-prone and time-consuming. Using template-driven profile and collection creation enables rapid, repeatable setups, eliminating manual errors when provisioning multiple machines or deploying CI-ready environments.

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