owncast / owncast

Take control over your live stream video by running it yourself. Streaming + chat out of the box.

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Owncast: Take Control Over Your Live Stream Video

Owncast is a free and open-source self-hosted live streaming platform that gives you complete control over your content. With Owncast, you can stream live video and chat with your audience directly from your own server.

Features

  • Live streaming: Stream live video from your computer, phone, or camera.
  • Chat: Engage with your audience in real-time using the built-in chat system.
  • HLS and RTMP support: Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously using HLS and RTMP protocols.
  • Fully self-hosted: Owncast runs on your own server, giving you complete control over your data and privacy.
  • Golang-based: Owncast is built on Golang, making it lightweight and efficient.
  • Easy to set up: Owncast can be installed on a variety of operating systems with just a few simple commands.

Benefits

  • Control your content: With Owncast, you own your content and decide who has access to it.
  • Protect your privacy: Owncast does not track your users or collect your data.
  • Save money: Self-hosting your live stream can save you money compared to using commercial platforms.
  • Improve performance: Streaming from your own server can provide better performance and lower latency.

Getting Started

To get started with Owncast, simply follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest version of Owncast for your operating system.
  2. Install Owncast on your server.
  3. Configure Owncast to your liking.
  4. Start streaming!

For more information, please visit the Owncast website: https://owncast.online

Contributing

Owncast is an open-source project and welcomes contributions from the community. If you would like to contribute, please read the contributing guidelines: https://github.com/owncast/owncast/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md

Support

If you need help with Owncast, please visit the community forum: https://owncast.online/community

Links

Github Repo of owncast/owncast