Button dashboard
Create buttons for audio clips, app launches, multi-media payloads, and Meld Studio scene switches on a responsive grid with optional global hotkeys.
Windows · Electron · Built for live streams
Your software Stream Deck — without the hardware bill
VirtualDeck is a free desktop dashboard for streamers. Fire sounds and apps with global hotkeys, drive Twitch alerts and walk-on overlays, and push visuals to OBS browser sources — from one compact deck.
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A 15-key Elgato Stream Deck often costs $150+. VirtualDeck runs on the PC you already have — free core app, optional $25 AI license for unlimited buttons.
Everything in your live workflow, one button away
Feature list reflects the open-source VirtualDeck app today — soundboard, Twitch, overlays, and Meld Studio integration.
Global soundboard
Assign F1–F12 and number-row keys that work even when VirtualDeck is not focused — click a card or press the hotkey for instant playback.
Chat & EventSub alerts
Connect Twitch chat, map chat commands and channel point redemptions to buttons, and react to follows, subs, and raids via EventSub.
Walk-ons & alert overlays
First-chat walk-on alerts and customizable on-stream alerts (including Streamlabs-style motion) with images, text, and sounds.
Browser source overlays
Built-in HTTP and WebSocket server serves overlay pages for OBS (and similar tools). Dashboard preview stays muted so audio plays only on stream.
Meld Studio scenes
Add Meld Scene buttons that list scenes from Meld Studio and switch scenes over the local WebChannel API while you stream.
Twitch clips & progression
Create Twitch clips from the app (Helix API) and use channel-point progression features such as daily check-in messages.
Profiles & skins
Per-profile settings and custom skins/themes so your deck matches your stream brand.
Optional AI voice assistant
The one-time AI License (launching with $25) unlocks the in-app AI voice assistant with your own API key, plus unlimited deck buttons.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade once if you want the AI assistant and an unlimited deck.
Free
$0 forever
- Full app: soundboard, hotkeys, Twitch, overlays, Meld scenes
- Up to 15 deck buttons
- Windows installer with auto-update support
- Email support at virtualdeckapp@gmail.com
AI License
$25 one-time
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited deck buttons
- AI voice assistant (bring your own API key)
- License tied to your purchase — no subscription
Hardware Stream Decks are great — but for many streamers, a $0–$25 software deck on your existing PC covers sound effects, scenes, and alerts for far less than a new controller.
See it in action
Drop a trailer or walkthrough embed in js/config.js when your launch video is ready.
FAQ
Quick answers before you install.
VirtualDeck is distributed as a signed-ish indie Electron build from GitHub Releases. SmartScreen often flags new or rarely downloaded executables until they build reputation. Download only from the official jontslater/virtualdeck releases page, verify the version matches this site, and choose “More info” → “Run anyway” if you trust the publisher. The app is open source for inspection.
The AI voice assistant calls your chosen provider using an API key you enter in the app. VirtualDeck does not resell AI tokens — you pay your provider directly and control spend, models, and rotation.
See our Refund Policy. In short: digital license sales are generally non-refundable once activated, but contact support if something went wrong with checkout.
Windows 10 or later (64-bit), an audio output device, and a keyboard for hotkeys. You will also want free disk space for the app, your sound library, and overlay assets. OBS or Meld Studio are optional but supported for overlays and scene switching.
Installers target Windows today. The project is Electron-based; other platforms may be explored later, but this site only offers the Windows build.
Download VirtualDeck
Public launch target: November 2, 2026 (latest). This button always points at the newest GitHub Release installer.
Windows installer
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- Download the
.exefrom GitHub Releases - Run the installer (approve SmartScreen if prompted)
- Launch VirtualDeck and connect Twitch / OBS when ready
Source & updates
VirtualDeck is open source on GitHub. The desktop app checks for updates via electron-updater when new releases ship.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WAV, OGG, and M4A.