# What is VDO.Ninja?

## Remote video for OBS, browsers, and live production

[VDO.Ninja](https://vdo.ninja) is a browser-based live video and audio tool for bringing remote guests, smartphones, webcams, screen shares, and audio feeds directly into OBS Studio or other browser-enabled production software. It is commonly used for remote interviews, podcasts, live streaming, mobile phones as webcams, and peer-to-peer WebRTC video workflows.

VDO.Ninja is offered as a free hosted service, but it is also available as customizable and self-hostable code for teams that want more control over deployment, signaling, and workflow design.

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=1&list=PLWodc2tCfAH1l_LDvEyxEqFf42hOBKqQM&v=QaA_6aOP9z8>" %}
Video intro to VDO.Ninja and getting-started playlist
{% endembed %}

For those looking for an AI-generated audio-explanation of what VDO.Ninja is, see:

{% file src="<https://2943598173-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MZHXv1G8N0MDxwotaT9%2Fuploads%2FLelR2888GrB4etj4f7qu%2Fvdo_ai_podcast.mp3?alt=media&token=468f166b-3b4b-4aed-91fa-6495500d5ed2>" %}
Check out this AI-generated audio generated intro to what VDO.Ninja is
{% endfile %}

## Getting started with VDO.Ninja

There is a playlist of videos above that covers the basics, and there are many community-made guides on YouTube in multiple languages as well.

This documentation covers getting started, room workflows, OBS integration, remote guest setup, advanced URL parameters, troubleshooting, helper apps, and platform-specific notes. The search box is often the fastest way to jump to a specific parameter or workflow.

A written guide to getting started is linked below:

{% content-ref url="getting-started" %}
[getting-started](https://docs.vdo.ninja/getting-started)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Need help or support?

The preferred support mechanism is via [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vdoninja) or [Discord](https://discord.gg/feenJm8HTa), which offer community-assisted support. Discord is very active, so check it out. As well, development issues, feature requests, and bugs are tracked on [GitHub](https://github.com/steveseguin/vdo.ninja).

For mission critical support issues, or business-related inquiries, you can contact Steve directly. Please don't make it a habit.

## Bug reports

It is most helpful to report bugs via the official [GitHub](https://github.com/steveseguin/vdo.ninja). While we monitor the [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vdoninja) and [Discord](https://discord.gg/qWDshMsTar) channels, it is easy to miss issues and details that occur in comments and older threads.


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