Hi! Thank you for putting this together- I was using the 1.0 version successfully and want to upgrade to your latest, but noticed that when I import the python script into OBS it shows up as empty. I figure that this is due to lacking an active python environment on my system...Would it be possible to add guidance on how to set this up for newbies?

If you do not have Python installed on your computer, you will need to install it first. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to install Python and configure it in OBS Studio.

Go to the official Python website:

python.org

Open Downloads → Windows and download the required Python version.

Important: OBS Studio may require a specific Python version for Python scripts. Check the version supported by your OBS installation before installing Python.

Run the Python installer.

On the first installation screen:

☑ Check Add Python to PATH

Then click:

Install Now

Wait for the installation to finish.

Python is usually installed in a folder similar to:

<span>C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312</span>
The exact folder depends on the Python version installed.

You should see files and folders such as:

<span>python.exe<br>python3.dll<br>python312.dll<br>Lib<br>DLLs<br>Scripts</span>

Start OBS Studio.

Go to:

Tools → Scripts

The Scripts window will open.

Open the:

Python Settings

tab.

In Python Install Path, click Browse.

Select the main Python installation folder.

Example:

<span>C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312</span>
⚠️ Do not select:

<span>python.exe</span>
Select the Python folder itself.

After selecting the correct folder, OBS should display that Python has been loaded successfully.

If OBS reports that Python is not loaded, check that:

• You installed the Python version supported by your OBS version.
• You selected the correct Python installation folder.
• Python and OBS use compatible architectures, normally 64-bit Python + 64-bit OBS.

Go back to:

Tools → Scripts

Open the Scripts tab.

Click the + button.

Select your Python script:

<span>your_script.py</span>
The script will now be loaded by OBS.

After configuring Python for the first time, close OBS Studio completely and open it again.

Then check:

Tools → Scripts

Your Python environment should now be ready for OBS Python scripts.

One important detail: I’d avoid telling the person to simply install “the latest Python.” OBS Python compatibility can depend on the OBS version, so the safest procedure is to check the supported Python version first.