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OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 6 fixes macOS scripting and plugin loading

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Key Takeaway

The latest beta for OBS Studio 33.0.0 addresses critical macOS scripting issues and introduces a major overhaul to the plugin loading system.

Summary

The OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 6 release focuses on stability and architectural changes. It fixes broken scripting on macOS, resolves game capture hook issues, and implements a new plugin loading structure that separates core and third-party plugins. Additionally, the update includes a significant CEF framework upgrade for browser sources.

Technical changes in OBS Studio 33.0.0 Beta 6

  • Plugin Architecture: First-party plugins move to a 'core' folder; third-party plugins use a new directory structure, though legacy support remains until version 34.0.
  • Browser Sources: Updated CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework) from version 127/6533 to 150/7871.
  • macOS Fixes: Resolved issues with scripting, rich text rendering in dialogs, and Screen Capture transparency.
  • Dependency Changes: Removed support for FFmpeg 6.x/7.x and Qt 6.4-6.9.
  • Hardware Support: Enabled NVENC on Arm64 architectures.

Why it matters

The plugin loading overhaul prepares the ecosystem for more organized development, while the CEF update improves the stability of web-based overlays and docks.

Original reference: github.com →