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obs-localvocal
obs-localvocal is an open-source audio project by royshil (royshil/obs-localvocal on GitHub). It has 1,619 GitHub stars and 124 forks, is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 9 September 2026.
Obs-localvocal — obs plugin for local speech recognition and captioning, open-source.
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.6k stars⑂ 124 forksGPL-2.0updated 2026-09
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so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- royshil/obs-localvocal
- GitHub stars
- 1,619
- Forks
- 124
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 9 September 2026
- Category
- Audio
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Configure the build
Generate build files with CMake.
- Compile the project
Build the binaries.
- Run it
Launch the compiled program.
// features
Why people love it
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Open source
Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.
Self-hosted
Run it on your own machine — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/royshil/obs-localvocal.git - Build
Configure and compile.
cd obs-localvocal && cmake -B build && cmake --build build - Start
Run the program.
cd obs-localvocal && ./build/obs-localvocal
// use cases
What you can build
- Self-hosting instead of paying for SaaS
- Prototyping ideas quickly from working code
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
- Experimenting with audio workflows
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// faq
Questions, answered
What does obs-localvocal do?
It oBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning using AI, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.
Is obs-localvocal free to use?
Yes — the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.
How do I install obs-localvocal?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.
What is obs-localvocal written in?
It is primarily written in C++, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.
Where can I get help with obs-localvocal?
The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.
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