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Owncast is a standalone live video streaming server for individuals and organizations. It aims to be a general-purpose solution to any project requiring live streaming functionality that is easy to install and run. | Owncast is a standalone live video streaming server for individuals and organizations. It aims to be a general-purpose solution to any project requiring live streaming functionality that is easy to install and run. | ||
==Common uses for Owncast== | ==Common uses for Owncast== <!--T:2--> | ||
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* Operate an interactive, Twitch-style live stream where viewers can interact with you over chat. | * Operate an interactive, Twitch-style live stream where viewers can interact with you over chat. | ||
* Run a 24/7 internet TV channel publicly to the world, or privately within your home or to your community. | * Run a 24/7 internet TV channel publicly to the world, or privately within your home or to your community. | ||
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* Share a video call (such as from Jitsi or Zoom) to a wider audience. | * Share a video call (such as from Jitsi or Zoom) to a wider audience. | ||
==Web Interface with Chat== | ==Web Interface with Chat== <!--T:4--> | ||
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Owncast provides a web interface for watching video and taking part with the built-in chat server, however none of it is required to use the core video functionality. Instead you may use the raw video feed for use in your native application or existing web sites. | Owncast provides a web interface for watching video and taking part with the built-in chat server, however none of it is required to use the core video functionality. Instead you may use the raw video feed for use in your native application or existing web sites. | ||
==Broadcasting to Owncast== | ==Broadcasting to Owncast== <!--T:6--> | ||
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Owncast accepts broadcasts via the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-Time_Messaging_Protocol RTMP] standard. | Owncast accepts broadcasts via the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-Time_Messaging_Protocol RTMP] standard. | ||
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A common piece of software is OBS, but you can also stream from cell phones or GoPros. | A common piece of software is OBS, but you can also stream from cell phones or GoPros. | ||
==Watching an Owncast Video Stream== | ==Watching an Owncast Video Stream== <!--T:9--> | ||
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Owncast streams to viewers using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Live_Streaming HLS], or HTTP Live Streaming standard. While you can watch the video using the include Owncast web interface, you can also use popular applications such as VLC, mpv, QuickTime and more. You can also embed this stream into other web pages you control or applications you build. | Owncast streams to viewers using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Live_Streaming HLS], or HTTP Live Streaming standard. While you can watch the video using the include Owncast web interface, you can also use popular applications such as VLC, mpv, QuickTime and more. You can also embed this stream into other web pages you control or applications you build. | ||
==Following an Owncast Stream== | ==Following an Owncast Stream== <!--T:11--> | ||
An Owncast server can optionally enable features that allow you to follow it on the Fediverse. This will notify you each time the stream goes live and make sure you see any messages sent out by the stream. It also allows you, through the standard microblogging platforms, to share the stream to your own followers each time it goes live to grow the audience. | <!--T:12--> | ||
An Owncast server can optionally enable features that allow you to follow it on the [[Fediverse]]. This will notify you each time the stream goes live and make sure you see any messages sent out by the stream. It also allows you, through the standard microblogging platforms (such as [[Mastodon]], [[Pleroma]], [[Misskey]] or others), to share the stream to your own followers each time it goes live to grow the audience. | |||
==Owncast Chat== | ==Owncast Chat== <!--T:13--> | ||
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Viewers may take part in anonymous chat without any requirement of account creation or identification. However they may optionally register using [https://indieauth.net/ IndieAuth] or a [[Fediverse]] account to create a persistent chat account that they can use across devices. | Viewers may take part in anonymous chat without any requirement of account creation or identification. However they may optionally register using [https://indieauth.net/ IndieAuth] or a [[Fediverse]] account to create a persistent chat account that they can use across devices. | ||
==External Links== | == Further reading == <!--T:18--> | ||
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* [https://owncast.online/ Official homepage] | * [https://owncast.online/ Official homepage] | ||
* [https://directory.owncast.online/ List of public instances] | * [https://directory.owncast.online/ List of public instances] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 15 February 2024
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| Website | owncast.online |
| List of instances | fediverse.observer |
| Mastodon account | @owncast |
Owncast is a standalone live video streaming server for individuals and organizations. It aims to be a general-purpose solution to any project requiring live streaming functionality that is easy to install and run.
Common uses for Owncast
- Operate an interactive, Twitch-style live stream where viewers can interact with you over chat.
- Run a 24/7 internet TV channel publicly to the world, or privately within your home or to your community.
- Stream a special private event such as a conference, concert, meeting or a class.
- Monitor a security camera, keep an eye on pets, or watch something taking place elsewhere.
- Share a video call (such as from Jitsi or Zoom) to a wider audience.
Web Interface with Chat
Owncast provides a web interface for watching video and taking part with the built-in chat server, however none of it is required to use the core video functionality. Instead you may use the raw video feed for use in your native application or existing web sites.
Broadcasting to Owncast
Owncast accepts broadcasts via the RTMP standard.
A common piece of software is OBS, but you can also stream from cell phones or GoPros.
Watching an Owncast Video Stream
Owncast streams to viewers using the HLS, or HTTP Live Streaming standard. While you can watch the video using the include Owncast web interface, you can also use popular applications such as VLC, mpv, QuickTime and more. You can also embed this stream into other web pages you control or applications you build.
Following an Owncast Stream
An Owncast server can optionally enable features that allow you to follow it on the Fediverse. This will notify you each time the stream goes live and make sure you see any messages sent out by the stream. It also allows you, through the standard microblogging platforms (such as Mastodon, Pleroma, Misskey or others), to share the stream to your own followers each time it goes live to grow the audience.
Owncast Chat
Viewers may take part in anonymous chat without any requirement of account creation or identification. However they may optionally register using IndieAuth or a Fediverse account to create a persistent chat account that they can use across devices.
Further reading
- What is the Fediverse?
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- Moving instances
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