Overview
Input Overlay is an OBS Studio plugin that visualizes keyboard, mouse and gamepad input during streams or recordings. It supports configurable layouts and ready-to-use binaries for 64-bit Windows and Linux. The plugin is useful for tutorials, gameplay and accessibility demonstrations, but creators should review layouts carefully so private keystrokes or sensitive shortcuts are not exposed on screen.Best for
Streamers, educators and software demonstrators who need a configurable live input display inside OBS Studio.Pricing and availability
The software is available under an open-source license. Infrastructure, app-store distribution, hosted services and professional support may still create costs.Platforms and integrations
Available through: windows, linux.The plugin integrates with OBS Studio and uses project tools for creating or converting overlay configurations. Supported input devices and binaries depend on the current release.
Privacy and security
Displayed input can reveal passwords, recovery codes or private shortcuts. Disable the overlay before entering secrets, test each layout and download binaries only from the official release page.Key strengths
- Real-time keyboard, mouse and gamepad visualization
- Customizable overlay layouts
- Direct integration with OBS Studio
Key limitations
- Limited to supported OBS and operating-system builds
- Careless use can expose sensitive keystrokes
- Custom layouts require additional setup and testing
