Plugin documentation

✂️ ClipMaster

Instant clip triggers for OBS, Streamlabs, and more. Set custom durations, add overlays, and save clips to any folder — all from a single Stream Deck key.

● Stable v1.4.2 SD 4 · SD 5 · SD XL Windows & macOS

Installation

ClipMaster installs directly through the Elgato Marketplace or via the .streamDeckPlugin file below.

Option A — Elgato Marketplace (recommended)

  1. Open the Stream Deck app on your computer.
  2. Click the More Actions button (bottom-right of the action list).
  3. Search for ClipMaster and click Install.
  4. The plugin appears in your action list under ClipMaster.

Option B — Manual install

  1. Download the latest ClipMaster.streamDeckPlugin file from GitHub.
  2. Double-click the file — the Stream Deck app opens and prompts you to install.
  3. Click Install to confirm.
ℹ️ Requires Stream Deck software 6.4 or later. Download the latest version from elgato.com if you haven't updated recently.

Initial setup

After installing, drag a ClipMaster action onto any key to get started.

  1. Drag the Clip Trigger action from the ClipMaster section onto a key.
  2. In the Property Inspector (right panel), choose your recording software: OBS, Streamlabs, or the built-in replay buffer.
  3. Set your preferred clip duration (default: 30 seconds).
  4. Optionally, set a save folder for clips. Leaving this blank uses your software's default location.
  5. Press the key to save your first clip and confirm it appears in the folder.

Actions

Clip Trigger

Saves a clip of the past N seconds from your recording software's replay buffer. The buffer must be running in your software for this to work.

Replay Buffer Toggle

Starts or stops the replay buffer in OBS or Streamlabs. The key icon updates to reflect the current state (active = green glow).

Clip + Screenshot

Saves a clip and simultaneously takes a full-resolution screenshot, saved to the same folder with matching timestamps.

Settings reference

Clip duration

How many seconds back to save. Works within your replay buffer's max duration set in OBS/Streamlabs. Values: 15, 30, 60, or Custom.

Save folder

Where clips are saved. Uses your software's default output folder if left empty. Supports environment variables:

%USERPROFILE%\Videos\StreamClips

Show notification

When enabled, a brief on-screen notification confirms the clip was saved. Can be disabled if you prefer no interruption.

Key icon

Choose between the default scissors icon, a red recording dot, or a custom image you upload.

FAQ

The key does nothing when I press it ▾
Make sure your replay buffer is running in OBS or Streamlabs before pressing the key. ClipMaster can't trigger a clip if the buffer isn't active. Enable it via Output → Start Replay Buffer in OBS.
Clips are saving but the file is empty or corrupted ▾
This is usually caused by a codec mismatch. Make sure your OBS output format is set to mkv or mp4. Some encoders don't support mid-stream saves — switching to the software (x264) encoder often resolves it.
Does ClipMaster work with NVIDIA ShadowPlay? ▾
Not directly. ShadowPlay uses its own capture driver that doesn't expose a control API. ClipMaster only supports OBS and Streamlabs at this time. ShadowPlay support is on the roadmap for v2.0.
Can I have multiple Clip Trigger keys with different durations? ▾
Yes — each key's settings are independent. Drag multiple Clip Trigger actions onto different keys and set a different duration for each one.

Troubleshooting

If something isn't working, try these steps in order:

  1. Restart the Stream Deck software. Many issues resolve with a fresh restart — quit from the system tray, then reopen.
  2. Check your software version. ClipMaster requires Stream Deck 6.4+. OBS users need OBS 29+.
  3. Re-install the plugin. Go to More Actions, find ClipMaster, uninstall, then reinstall from the Marketplace.
  4. Check the logs. On Windows: %APPDATA%\Elgato\StreamDeck\logs. Look for errors from ClipMaster.
  5. Still stuck? Email support with your log file attached and your OS + software versions.

Changelog

v1.4.2
May 2026

Hotfix release

  • Fix Clip duration defaulting to 0s on macOS Sequoia
  • Fix Notification not appearing on secondary displays
v1.4.0
Mar 2026

Streamlabs support + Clip + Screenshot action

  • New Streamlabs Desktop support
  • New Clip + Screenshot action
  • Improve Replay Buffer Toggle now shows live status on key icon
  • Fix Folder picker not saving on Windows 11
v1.3.0
Jan 2026

Custom duration + icon options

  • New Custom clip duration field (any value in seconds)
  • New Custom key icon upload
  • Improve Faster clip save response time