OBS Recording Monitor
by yoima
OBS Recording Monitor warns inside Minecraft when OBS Studio is not recording, so a session is not lost to an idle recorder.
What it does
The mod connects to OBS Studio through obs-websocket and watches its recording state while the game runs. When a recording is off, a clear in-game warning appears, and when OBS is already recording, a quieter HUD indicator shows instead, so the warning appears only when it is needed. Connection status, reconnect status and authentication failures are reported separately, and a built-in connection test and setup guide help with the first configuration. OBS running on the same PC as Minecraft, reached at localhost, is the usual setup.
The mod is a Fabric client mod that needs Fabric API. Because it runs on the client alone, players install it and servers do not need it. Files exist for 1.20.1 and for the 26.x line up to 26.3, and the latest build is 26.09.24 for 26.3, first published on 2026-03-30 and updated on 2026-09-24. The code is open source under the MIT License, and source and an issue tracker are public. Mod Menu integration gives access to the settings from the mod list.
Use cases include recording a boss fight, building a timelapse or capturing a multiplayer session, where forgetting to press record is the most common mistake.
Key features
Recording state warning
Shows an in-game warning when OBS is not recording, before a moment passes.
Quiet HUD indicator
When OBS is already recording, a less intrusive HUD element confirms the state without drawing attention.
Separate status messages
Disconnected, authentication failure and invalid settings each appear as their own state, so the cause is clear.
Built-in connection test
A setup guide and connection test in the settings help confirm that obs-websocket is reachable.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who stream or record gameplay with OBS Studio and want Minecraft to report when the recorder is not running. It fits single-player sessions and multiplayer clients alike.
How it compares
KillClipper is a Fabric client mod that is not open source and is released under All rights reserved, with files for 1.19 – 1.21.11. ReMonitor is a Fabric client mod that is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and covers 1.19 – 26.2. Both are client-side only, like OBS Recording Monitor, and neither is a server mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS Recording Monitor | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-24 |
| KillClipper | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-31 |
| ReMonitor | Fabric | 1.19 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
Questions
Does OBS Recording Monitor need Fabric API?
Does the server need to install the mod?
Which OBS setup does the mod expect?
Which game versions are supported?
In the catalog
OBS Recording Monitor is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Never lose a recording because OBS was idle. OBS Recording Monitor is a Fabric client-side mod that watches OBS Studio through obs-websocket and shows a clear in-game warning only when you are not recording. It stays quiet while everything is fine, then gets your attention exactly when you need it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/obs-recording-monitor
- Owner
- yoima
- Published
- 2026-03-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15