obs-vkcapture is a Vulkan layer and OBS Studio plugin that enables capturing of Vulkan-rendered content in real time, solving a long-standing limitation in game recording and streaming. It works by injecting a Vulkan layer into applications, intercepting rendering calls, and redirecting frame data to OBS Studio without requiring special in-game support. This is particularly useful for modern Vulkan-based games or tools that lack native screen capture hooks. It’s lightweight, efficient, and actively maintained by the community.

Features

  • Real-time capture of Vulkan-rendered content into OBS Studio
  • Vulkan layer injection without modifying source applications
  • Compatible with most Vulkan games and engines
  • Low overhead and minimal performance impact
  • Auto-detection of running Vulkan applications
  • Supports multi-GPU and external GPU setups
  • Compatible with Windows and Linux platforms
  • Open source with CMake-based build system
  • Works with both standalone OBS and OBS Flatpak builds

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Categories

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C

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Registered

2025-03-26