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CanvasUI Wiki

Welcome to the CanvasUI Stream Manager wiki — a visual overlay system for streamers with a desktop editor.

Quick Links

• Getting Started — Installation and first-time setup
• Editor Guide — Using the scene editor
• Configuration — All config options explained
• Streamerbot Setup — Connecting to Streamer.bot for chat, emotes, and scene switching
• Audio Visualiser — Setting up the audio visualiser with OBS
• Modules — Available modules and how they work
• Building from Source — Developer guide for building the app
• Troubleshooting — Common issues and fixes
• Changelog — Version history and release notes

What is CanvasUI?

CanvasUI Stream Manager is a complete overlay solution that includes:

• Visual Scene Editor — Design your stream layouts by dragging and positioning modules
• Built-in Web Server — Serves overlays directly to OBS, no separate setup needed
• Live Reload — Changes in the editor instantly update in OBS
• Multi-Scene Support — Different layouts for Gaming, Just Chatting, BRB, etc.
• OBS Integration — Automatically switches layouts when OBS changes scenes (via Streamer.bot)
• Media Library — Upload and manage images/videos for your overlays
• Module System — Chat, emotes, audio visualiser, webcam, images, videos, and more

Getting the App

Download the latest installer from the Releases page, or build from source — see Building from Source.