How does the skill handle OBS-specific memory management?

It provides specific patterns for using OBS-native functions like bzalloc and bfree in C, and safe Box-to-raw-pointer transitions in Rust to prevent memory leaks.

Can I use this for all types of OBS plugins?

Yes, it includes guidance for the four primary types: Source plugins, Filter plugins, Output plugins, and Encoder plugins.

Which programming languages are supported for OBS plugin development?

This skill provides detailed support for both C/C++ (the native OBS approach) and Rust (using FFI and unsafe blocks for memory safety).

Does it help with cross-platform builds?

Yes, it includes CMakeLists.txt configurations and directory structures compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

OBS Plugin Development Guide

Name: OBS Plugin Development Guide
Author: UtakataKyosui

byUtakataKyosui

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开发者工具

Streamlines the creation of OBS Studio plugins by providing expert guidance on C/C++ and Rust implementations using the OBS SDK.

This skill serves as a comprehensive technical companion for developers building OBS Studio extensions, offering deep expertise in plugin architecture, lifecycle management, and API integration. It provides standardized implementation patterns for sources, filters, outputs, and encoders, while addressing critical domain-specific challenges such as OBS-native memory management (bzalloc/bfree) and cross-platform CMake configurations. Whether you are utilizing the performance-proven C/C++ approach or the safety-oriented Rust FFI workflow, this guide ensures your plugins adhere to OBS Studio's internal standards and best practices for stable, high-performance video and audio processing.

主要功能

013 GitHub stars

02Platform-specific deployment guides for Windows, macOS, and Linux

03Standardized boilerplate for obs_module_load and unload implementation

04Dual-language support for C/C++ and Rust-based plugin development

05Comprehensive templates for source, filter, output, and encoder structures

06Automated configuration for CMakeLists.txt and Cargo build systems

使用场景

01Porting existing C-based video libraries into the OBS plugin ecosystem

02Implementing memory-safe OBS extensions using Rust and FFI bindings

03Developing custom video filters or capture sources for OBS Studio using C++

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add utakatakyosui/c2lab obs-plugin-guide

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主要功能

013 GitHub stars

02Platform-specific deployment guides for Windows, macOS, and Linux

03Standardized boilerplate for obs_module_load and unload implementation

04Dual-language support for C/C++ and Rust-based plugin development

05Comprehensive templates for source, filter, output, and encoder structures

06Automated configuration for CMakeLists.txt and Cargo build systems

使用场景

01Porting existing C-based video libraries into the OBS plugin ecosystem

02Implementing memory-safe OBS extensions using Rust and FFI bindings

03Developing custom video filters or capture sources for OBS Studio using C++