obsproject / obsproject/obs-studio

Launch param "--startvirtualcam" not working with OBS 30.0.0 on Mac 14.1.1

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Description

Operating System Info

macOS 14

Other OS

No response

OBS Studio Version

30.0.0

OBS Studio Version (Other)

No response

OBS Studio Log URL

https://obsproject.com/logs/Y0tQK47XEdYEn7OE

OBS Studio Crash Log URL

No response

Expected Behavior

Starting OBS application via script, using argument --startvirtualcam should start the application and virtualcam at once

Current Behavior

App is opened but error message regarding missing virtual camera is popping up:

The virtual camera is not installed.

Please allow OBS to install system software in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Security.

You may need to restart OBS if this message still appears afterward.

Under privacy & security no new option dialogue to allow virtual camera

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Type open -a "OBS" --args --startvirtualcam in mac terminal
  2. Wait for application to run
  3. Error message appears
  4. Check Privacy & Security -> No option to allow virtual camera
    ...
Anything else we should know?

Virtual camera is installed and works es expected if manually started via "Start Virtual Camera" Button.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked OBS log and reproducing open -a "OBS" --args --startvirtualcam on macOS 14 with OBS 30.0.0. Compare this launch path with starting Virtual Camera from the OBS UI and trace the macOS virtual-camera installation or startup handling. Done means the command starts OBS and the virtual camera without the missing-camera error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, macos
Domain
cli, desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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