How it works
- Type OBS's internal name for the hotkey, such as OBSBasic.Screenshot.
- A name OBS doesn't know fails with a list of similar names.
- It presses once and doesn't retry or wait for OBS, because pressing twice isn't the same as pressing once.
- Start Streaming is refused here on purpose; going live is left to the record / stream step.
Routines that use it
Screenshot of the stream
A hotkey presses OBSBasic.Screenshot, then Show banner confirms it.
Mark a moment
When a replay is saved, also take an OBS screenshot to use as a thumbnail.
Fill a gap
Press an OBS hotkey action for a feature that isn't covered by the other OBS steps.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Hotkey | OBS's name for the hotkey, such as OBSBasic.Screenshot or OBSBasic.StartRecording. |
Good to know
- Needs KeyRoutines Pro.
- Start Streaming can't be pressed with this step.
- Uses OBS's internal hotkey names, not the labels in OBS's settings.
Questions
- Where do I find OBS hotkey names?
- They're OBS's internal names, such as OBSBasic.Screenshot or OBSBasic.StartRecording. If you type one OBS doesn't know, the step lists similar names it does have.
- Why can't it start streaming?
- Going live is deliberately kept to the OBS: record / stream / replay step, which has extra safety checks. This step refuses Start Streaming.