computer-playbook/roles/pc-streaming-tools

PC-Streaming-Tools Role

Overview

This README is associated with the pc-streaming-tools role, part of the cymais repository. This role is focused on setting up essential tools for live streaming and video recording on personal computers.

Role Tasks

The main.yml file in the pc-streaming-tools role includes a task for installing a key streaming software:

1. Install Streaming:
   • The role uses the community.general.pacman module to install:
     • obs-studio: Open Broadcaster Software Studio, a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming.

Purpose and Usage

The pc-streaming-tools role is designed for content creators, gamers, educators, and anyone who needs to record video or stream live content. OBS Studio provides a versatile platform for video production and live streaming, offering features like high-performance real-time video/audio capturing and mixing.

Prerequisites

• Ansible: Required for running this role.
• Arch Linux-based System: As the role employs the pacman package manager, it is tailored for systems based on Arch Linux or similar distributions.

Running the Role

To use this role:

1. Clone the cymais repository.
2. Navigate to the roles/pc-streaming-tools directory.
3. Run the role using Ansible, ensuring you have the necessary permissions for software installation.

Customization

This role primarily focuses on installing OBS Studio, but you can customize it by adding additional streaming or video recording tools as per your requirements.

Support and Contributions

For support, feedback, or contributions, such as adding more streaming tools or enhancing the existing setup, please open an issue or submit a pull request in the cymais repository. Contributions that enhance the streaming capabilities of this role are highly welcome.