Definition
Open Broadcaster Software Studio — a free, open-source application for live streaming and video recording widely used by creators across gaming, podcasting, and live content production. OBS Studio enables creators to capture and mix multiple video and audio sources, apply visual effects and overlays, and stream simultaneously to multiple platforms. As the industry-standard free streaming tool, OBS Studio is the primary software through which stream keys are used to connect to platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live, and Kick. Its plugin ecosystem extends its capabilities significantly beyond the base application.