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technology/applications/web/owncast.md

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+---
+obj: application
+website: https://owncast.online
+repo: https://github.com/owncast/owncast
+---
+
+# ownCast
+
+**Owncast** is an open-source, self-hosted live video and web chat server. It allows anyone to run their own streaming platform similar to Twitch or YouTube Live — without relying on centralized services. Whether you're streaming games, music, art, or hosting online events, Owncast provides you with full control over your content and audience experience.
+
+## 🚀 Key Features
+
+* **Live Video Streaming**
+  Stream using standard broadcasting software like OBS Studio, directly to your Owncast server using RTMP.
+
+* **Integrated Web Chat**
+  Built-in, real-time chat with emoji, moderation tools, and custom branding options.
+
+* **Web Interface**
+  A responsive, customizable frontend for viewers, including live status, video, chat, and stream details.
+
+* **Federation**
+  Supports ActivityPub to interact with Fediverse platforms like Mastodon — followers can get stream notifications and interact directly from their accounts.
+
+* **Analytics Dashboard**
+  Provides stream statistics, viewer counts, and chat activity for monitoring performance and engagement.
+
+* **Custom Branding**
+  Modify logos, color themes, titles, descriptions, and more for a personalized experience.
+
+* **Plugins and Integrations**
+  Extend functionality using community-developed or custom plugins via [owncast/extensions](https://github.com/owncast/extensions).
+
+## 🎙 Broadcasting to Owncast
+
+To broadcast:
+
+1. Open your streaming software (OBS, etc.)
+2. Set **Stream URL** to your Owncast server’s RTMP endpoint (e.g., `rtmp://yourdomain.com/live`)
+3. Set **Stream Key** to the value configured in Owncast's admin panel
+4. Start streaming!
+
+## ⚙ Configuration
+
+After setup, visit the **Admin Panel** at `http://yourdomain.com/admin`:
+
+* Change stream key, server name, description
+* Manage chat settings and moderation tools
+* Configure federation and stream notifications
+* Customize branding and stream appearance
+
+## Compose
+
+```yml
+version: "3"
+services:
+  owncast:
+    image: owncast/owncast:latest
+    ports:
+      - "8080:8080"
+      - "1935:1935"
+    volumes:
+      - ./data:/app/data
+```