Opendeck Factory FAQs

Question 1

What is Opendeck Factory?

Accepted Answer

Opendeck Factory is an open-source engine designed to automate the generation, editing, and packaging of Elgato Stream Deck profiles. It allows developers to define shortcuts in JSON, generate icons, and produce ready-to-import profiles without manual setup.

Question 2

Can Opendeck Factory generate custom icons for my Stream Deck buttons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Opendeck Factory automates icon generation. It creates 144x144 SVG icons for your buttons, which are color-coded by shortcut category, based on your defined shortcut data.

Question 3

How does Opendeck Factory integrate with AI?

Accepted Answer

It features an integrated MCP server providing 9 tools for Claude Desktop and Claude Code, alongside a dedicated Claude Code plugin. This enables AI to programmatically interact with, manage, and generate Stream Deck profiles, enhancing automation workflows.

Question 4

What types of shortcuts can I create with Opendeck Factory?

Accepted Answer

The tool supports both single-keypress hotkey buttons with full modifier support (Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Win) and multi-action buttons for complex chord shortcuts (e.g., sequential keypresses like 'Ctrl+K' then 'Ctrl+M').

Question 5

Is Opendeck Factory compatible with various Elgato Stream Deck models?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Opendeck Factory is built with multi-device support, including popular models like the Stream Deck MK.2, XL, Mini, Stream Deck +, and Neo, ensuring broad compatibility for your automation needs.

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