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About Owncast
Owncast is a self-hosted live streaming server with chat. Stream to your own audience without relying on Twitch or YouTube. Features include a customizable web interface, chat integration, and ActivityPub federation. Great for businesses doing webinars, training sessions, or live events.
Key Features
- Self-hosted live streaming with Twitch-like chat
- Custom branding, logos, and theming for your stream
- Federated: chat interoperates with ActivityPub services
- No central platform, no ads, no viewer tracking
Self-Hosting Notes
Docker or standalone binary. Go-based. Requires RTMP-capable streaming software like OBS.
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