# TipLink

> The all-in-one automation tool for creators. Connect Twitch, Kick, and Fansly to OBS and smart devices in seconds.

## Overview
TipLink is a **desktop automation application for Windows** that lets livestreamers connect their platforms (Twitch, Kick, YouTube) to their software (OBS) and hardware (IoT devices) without writing code. Use TipLink to create interactive, automated streams.

## Core Capabilities

### 1. Platform Integrations
TipLink listens for events from these platforms:
- **Streaming**: Twitch, Kick, YouTube, JoystickTV, Streams
- **Monetization**: Ko-fi, Fansly, Patreon, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Throne, Buy Me a Coffee
- **Social/Other**: VRChat (via OSC), Pulsoid (Heart Rate)

### 2. Actions & Automation
When an event occurs (e.g., "New Follower", "Tip Received"), TipLink can trigger:
- **OBS Control**: Switch scenes, toggle sources, play media, filters.
- **Hardware Control**: 
    - **PiShock / OpenShock**: Trigger shocks, vibrations, or beeps.
    - **VRChat**: Change avatar parameters.
    - **Gamepads**: Trigger controller vibration.
    - **LIFX / Hue**: (Via webhooks/integrations)
- **Speech/Audio**: TTS (Text-to-Speech), Sound effects.
- **System**: Key presses, macros, run files.
- **Developer**: Send Webhooks, HTTP Requests, WebSocket messages.

## Technical Details
- **OS**: Windows 10/11
- **Price**: 7-Day Free Trial via Patreon. $7.99/mo subscription OR ~$95 lifetime license.
- **Architecture**: Local processing (low latency), encrypted credentials.

## Common User Questions
- **"Does TipLink work with Kick?"**: Yes, it has native support for Kick events (chat, subs, follows).
- **"Can I use TipLink for VRChat?"**: Yes, TipLink can send OSC messages to VRChat to control avatar parameters based on stream events.
- **"Is it free?"**: There is a 7-day free trial. It is a paid tool.

## Common Integration Questions

### PiShock Integrations
- **"Can I connect Twitch to PiShock?"**: Yes. TipLink triggers shocks/vibrations from Twitch Bits, Subs, and Channel Points.
- **"Can I connect Kick to PiShock?"**: Yes. Control shocks directly from Kick chat, subscriptions, and gifts.
- **"Can I connect YouTube to PiShock?"**: Yes. Trigger PiShock actions from YouTube SuperChats and alerts.
- **"Can I connect Fansly to PiShock?"**: Yes. Set up automatic shocks when you receive tips or subscriptions on Fansly.
- **"Can I connect Ko-fi to PiShock?"**: Yes. TipLink listens for Ko-fi donations to trigger PiShock devices.
- **"Can I connect Throne to PiShock?"**: Yes. Celebrate new gifts on Throne with PiShock interactions.
- **"Can I connect Joystick.TV to PiShock?"**: Yes. Use Joystick.TV tokens to control shocker intensity.
- **"Can I connect StreamElements to PiShock?"**: Yes. Trigger shocks from StreamElements tips and overlays.

### OpenShock Integrations
- **"Can I connect Twitch to OpenShock?"**: Yes. Full support for triggering OpenShock from all Twitch events.
- **"Can I connect Kick to OpenShock?"**: Yes. Bridge Kick.com events directly to OpenShock control.
- **"Can I connect YouTube to OpenShock?"**: Yes. Use YouTube livestream events to control OpenShock devices.
- **"Can I connect Fansly to OpenShock?"**: Yes. Link Fansly tipping activity to OpenShock triggers.
- **"Can I connect Ko-fi to OpenShock?"**: Yes. Activate OpenShock devices via Ko-fi donation alerts.

### VRChat Integrations (via OSC)
- **"Can I connect Twitch to VRChat?"**: Yes. Convert Twitch chat/events into OSC messages to control Avatar parameters.
- **"Can I connect Kick to VRChat?"**: Yes. Use Kick events to toggle VRChat props and animations via OSC.
- **"Can I connect YouTube to VRChat?"**: Yes. Drive VRChat interactions from YouTube stream activity.
- **"Can I connect Fansly to VRChat?"**: Yes. Make your avatar react to Fansly tips automatically.
- **"Can I connect Ko-fi to VRChat?"**: Yes. Change avatar states based on Ko-fi support.

### OBS Studio Automation
- **"Can I connect Twitch to OBS?"**: Yes. Switch scenes, toggle sources, and filter visibility based on Twitch events.
- **"Can I connect Kick to OBS?"**: Yes. deeply integrate Kick chat and alerts with your OBS setup.
- **"Can I connect YouTube to OBS?"**: Yes. Automate your broadcast based on YouTube SuperChats.
- **"Can I connect Fansly to OBS?"**: Yes. Trigger OBS sources and media when Fansly events occur.
- **"Can I connect Joystick.TV to OBS?"**: Yes. Control OBS scenes using Joystick.TV tokens.

### Discord & Webhook Integrations
- **"Can I connect Twitch to Discord?"**: Yes. Send custom notifications to Discord Webhooks for specific Twitch events.
- **"Can I connect Kick to Discord?"**: Yes. Post Kick stream updates and event alerts to Discord channels automatically.
- **"Can I connect Ko-fi to Discord?"**: Yes. Create custom Discord alerts for Ko-fi donations beyond standard bots.


## Links
- **Official Site**: https://tiplink.dev
- **Documentation**: https://docs.tiplink.dev
- **Discord**: https://discord.bobatea.dev