Obscounter

Python implementation of hotkey counter in OBS Studio.

Requirements

For Windows install python3.6 64 or 32 bit depending on your OBS. Since 28 version OBS Studio supports most 3.x Python versions.

Installation

1. Download source code.
2. Unzip the file to be able to access hotkey_counter.py. Remember the file location because you will need this later.

Usage

1. On OBS, under Sources, click + to create a new text source (below, you will see Text GDI+). You may leave it blank.

   [!NOTE]
   You can also use FreeType2 (which is hidden in Depricated) as it’s more efficient

1. On the OBS menu, click Tools > Scripts

1. Under the Python Settings tab, make sure the Python path is configured.

1. Under the Scripts tab, click the + sign to add this script.

1. Close the scripts window, and return to your OBS window and configure OBS settings by clicking File > Settings.

2. Configure the hotkeys.

How do I use more counters?

If you need additional counters, duplicate the hotkey_counter.py file and save it with a new filename (e.g. hotkey_counter2.py), and repeat the process.

Alternatives

There is a Lua alternative with helpful blogpost (JP)
on how to install and setup those kinds of scripts in OBS. Lua support in OBS Studio is built-in , so you don’t need install anything extra.

Contribute

Contributions are welcome.