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ConditionFreecond.obs.recording

Check if OBS is recording before a routine continues

OBS is recording is a condition that is true while OBS has a recording running. A paused recording still counts, and the reason tells you it's paused.

How it works

  • No settings to fill in: it simply asks OBS whether it is recording.
  • When true it reports how long the recording has run and whether it's paused.
  • If OBS isn't connected the answer is false, with the reason.
  • Inside Wait until it wakes on OBS's recording events, so waiting for a recording to stop costs nothing.

Routines that use it

Don't quit mid-recording

Before Close app closes OBS at the end of the night, check OBS is recording and, if so, ask with Ask Yes or No first.

Recording reminder

When Game started fires and OBS is not recording, Show banner reminds you to hit record.

Wait for the file

Stop the recording with OBS: record / stream / replay, then wait until OBS is no longer recording before moving the file.

Good to know

  • OBS must be reachable through its WebSocket server.

Questions

Does a paused recording count as recording?
Yes. The condition stays true while paused, and its reason says the recording is paused.
How do I start recording only if OBS isn't already recording?
You can use this condition in an If, but the record step already does nothing when recording is running, so a plain start is safe too.

Pairs well with

Step · OBS StudioFree

OBS: record / stream / replay

OBS: record / stream / replay controls OBS's outputs from a routine: recording, the live stream, the replay buffer and the virtual camera. Gaming routines often use it to start the replay buffer when a game launches.

Trigger · OBS StudioPro

OBS recording started or stopped

OBS recording started or stopped fires when OBS's recording changes state. It's the hook for tidying up a finished recording or quieting your PC while you record. This trigger needs KeyRoutines Pro.

Condition · OBS StudioFree

OBS is streaming

OBS is streaming is true while OBS is sending a live stream. Use it to keep certain steps for when you're on air, or to stop a routine from doing something disruptive mid-stream.

Step · AppsFree

Close app

Close app shuts down the programs you pick, or every open app except the ones you want to keep. People put it at the end of a work session, before a game, or anywhere a cluttered taskbar gets in the way.

Step · NotificationsFree

Ask Yes or No

Ask Yes or No asks a simple question and waits for an answer. It's the safety catch before steps you don't always want, like closing apps or shutting down.

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