Question 1

What is TipLink?

Accepted Answer

TipLink is a desktop automation application for Windows that lets livestreamers connect their platforms (Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Fansly, and more) to their software (OBS Studio) and hardware (PiShock, OpenShock, VRChat) without writing any code. It creates interactive, automated streams.

Question 2

Is there a free trial for TipLink?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TipLink offers a free 7-day trial available via Patreon. No credit card is required to start the trial.

Question 3

How much does TipLink cost?

Accepted Answer

TipLink costs $7.99 USD per month via subscription, or approximately $95 USD for a one-time full license purchase. A free 7-day trial is available.

Question 4

Does TipLink support OBS Studio?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TipLink provides deep integration with OBS Studio via WebSocket. You can switch scenes, toggle sources, play media, control filters, and more — all triggered automatically from stream events.

Question 5

What interactive hardware does TipLink support?

Accepted Answer

TipLink supports PiShock and OpenShock for interactive shock/vibration/beep control, VRChat avatar parameters via OSC, gamepad vibration, and smart home devices like LIFX and Hue via webhooks.

Question 6

Can I connect Twitch to PiShock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink lets you trigger PiShock shocks, vibrations, and beeps from Twitch Bits, Subs, Channel Points, and chat messages. You can set different intensity levels based on the event type and amount.

Question 7

Can I connect Kick to PiShock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink supports controlling PiShock devices directly from Kick chat messages, subscriptions, and gifted subs. Set up automated shock triggers without writing any code.

Question 8

Can I connect Fansly to PiShock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink can trigger PiShock actions automatically when you receive tips or subscriptions on Fansly, letting you create interactive adult content streams.

Question 9

How do I set up a custom webhook with StreamElements?

Accepted Answer

TipLink connects to StreamElements and can trigger automated actions from StreamElements tips, donations, and custom alerts. Simply add StreamElements as a source in TipLink, configure your webhook, and map events to actions like OBS scene changes, PiShock triggers, TTS, or sound effects.

Question 10

Can StreamElements trigger OBS actions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With TipLink, StreamElements tips and donations can automatically trigger OBS scene switches, source toggles, media playback, and filter changes via TipLink's WebSocket integration with OBS Studio.

Question 11

Can I use TipLink with VRChat?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink sends OSC messages to VRChat to control avatar parameters in real-time based on stream events. You can make your VRChat avatar react to Twitch subs, Kick chat, Fansly tips, and more.

Question 12

Does TipLink work with Kick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink has native support for Kick events including chat messages, subscriptions, gifted subs, and follows. All Kick events can trigger OBS actions, PiShock devices, sound effects, TTS, and more.

Question 13

Does TipLink work with YouTube Live?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink integrates with YouTube Live to automate your broadcast based on SuperChats, memberships, and chat events.

Question 14

Can I send Discord notifications from stream events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink can send custom notifications to Discord Webhooks for specific events from Twitch, Kick, Ko-fi, and other platforms. Create custom Discord alerts beyond what standard bots offer.

Question 15

What streaming platforms does TipLink support?

Accepted Answer

TipLink supports Twitch, Kick, YouTube Live, TikTok Live, Fansly, JoystickTV, Chaturbate, Ko-fi, Patreon, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Throne, and Buy Me a Coffee. New integrations are added regularly.

Question 16

Does TipLink work with OpenShock?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink fully integrates with the open-source OpenShock platform. You can trigger shocks, vibrations, and beeps from any supported streaming platform event.

Question 17

Can I create custom stream overlays with TipLink?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink includes a drag-and-drop overlay editor with built-in widgets for Text, Image, Video, Browser Source, Chat, and Goal Bars. You can also create fully custom widgets using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with dynamic variable support.

Question 18

Is TipLink safe and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink processes everything locally on your computer with low latency. All credentials are stored encrypted on your machine and never sent to third-party servers.

Question 19

What operating system does TipLink require?

Accepted Answer

TipLink is a Windows desktop application that runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Question 20

Can I trigger Text-to-Speech from donations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TipLink supports Text-to-Speech (TTS) as an action that can be triggered from any platform event including Twitch Bits, Ko-fi donations, StreamElements tips, and Fansly tips.

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