If you're looking to install OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software) on Parrot OS for streaming or recording, follow these steps:


1️⃣ Update Your System

First, ensure that your system is up to date to avoid any issues during the installation process:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2️⃣ Install OBS Studio

Run the following command to install OBS Studio from the official repository:

sudo apt install obs-studio -y

3️⃣ Install Dependencies (if needed)

If you encounter missing dependency errors during installation, you can manually install the required libraries:

sudo apt install libxcb-xinerama0 -y

4️⃣ Launch OBS Studio

Once installed, you can start OBS Studio from the menu or by typing this command in the terminal:

obs

5️⃣ Configure OBS Studio

Upon first launch, OBS will prompt you to go through an auto-configuration wizard to optimize settings based on your system's performance. You can choose to:

  • Auto-configure: OBS will automatically adjust settings based on your system's performance.

  • Manual configuration: You can adjust settings according to your personal needs.