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PipeWire video I/O

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#1,793 opened on May 27, 2025

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Description

We should create a PipeWire camera input device that works just like NDI, Spout, Syphon etc.

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Research direction
Implement a PipeWire camera input device by utilizing the PipeWire API to capture video frames and integrate them into the existing video I/O framework similar to NDI, Spout, and Syphon.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop devcomputer graphics
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C++LinuxPipeWire
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30