OBS STUDIO 32 · PLUGIN

OBS-Seeker OBS-Seeker

Global hotkey.
Straight to search.

Windows PauseMac F13

Focus the search box from another app.

Filename + * to favorite it.

Favorites keep your selection, ready to open with Enter.

Search local hymn presentations and scenes inside OBS, with numbered lookup and quick favorites.

Version: 8.0.0
Platforms: Windows · macOS
Languages: Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · English
Search: Files · Numbers · Scenes

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OBS-Seeker dock with favorites above a separator and ordinary files below — Favorites first, with search by number or filename.

Everyday use

Search, scenes, and favorites

Quick favorites

After entering a filename or number, press * or click the star beside a file to add or remove it from favorites.

Using the asterisk clears the search while keeping the file selected; press Enter to open it directly.

Favorites appear first by default. Click the top star for “Favorites only,” or hover to see the total.

“Favorites only” supports batch removal. Clear the search and choose “All” locations, then right-click one favorite to move it to the top, up, down, or to the bottom.

Favorites follow the order added. Restarting OBS clears favorites and their order.

Keyboard controls

Focus search: Windows PauseMac F13
Toggle favorite: *Numeric keypad; within the dock
Open selected file: EnterMain or keypad Enter
Clear search: EscKeeps the original file selected

Configure hotkeys under OBS Settings → Hotkeys.

Favorite ordering

Move a favorite to the top, up, down, or to the bottom while preserving the rest of the order.

Batch removal

Use Ctrl / Command for multiple selections,Shift for a range, and remove favorites together.

Numbered search

Matching numbers take priority, with leading-zero and filename matching support.

Scene search

Enter / to list all scenes, or/主日 to search names with partial matches and multiple keywords.

Scene number

Enter /3 Selects the third scene first; press Enter to switch. Numbers follow the OBS list order and stay unchanged when filtering.

Search history

View or clear searches from the current session.

Automatic refresh

Watches file changes automatically. If watching fails, periodic scans run every 30 seconds by default.

Compact list

Full-row selection and hover highlighting. Times align right, and hovering shows the folder path. Narrow docks hide times automatically.

Automatic slideshow and transition

Supports PowerPoint and newer Mac Keynote versions, automatically starting a slideshow and switching to a chosen scene after a delay. Enabled by default.

Windows includes PowerPoint preloading.

Esc returns HOME

Returns to the HOME scene, then exits the foreground PowerPoint or Keynote fullscreen slideshow after a delay. Enabled by default.

Fullscreen projector protection

Prevents Esc from closing OBS fullscreen projectors. Right-click still closes them.

File statistics

Shows total files, matches, and favorites, with per-folder counts.

Screenshots

Interface preview

OBS-Seeker dock beside scenes, sources, and a playlist in OBS Studio — Dock OBS-Seeker in the main OBS workspace.

OBS-Seeker Windows settings with automatic slideshows, scene switching, Esc to HOME, and a 0.5-second delay — Settings preview: automatic slideshows, scene switching, and Esc to HOME.

OBS-Seeker settings

Folder management

Add folders in batches, drag to reorder, double-click to open, and check access status.

File types and ordering

Choose search extensions; files with the same name follow the extension order.

pps;ppsx;ppt;pptx;key

Automatic slideshow and scene switching

Enabled by default. Supports PowerPoint and Mac Keynote slideshows, a chosen scene transition, and fallback when opening fails.

Delay 0.5–3 seconds, default 0.5 seconds; PPS/PPSX files open with the system-associated app.

Esc returns HOME

Enabled by default. The global return targets the fixed HOME scene, then exits the foreground PowerPoint or Keynote fullscreen slideshow after the same delay.

Does not apply to OBS text fields, menus, or dialogs.

Fullscreen projector protection

Protects fullscreen OBS projectors while retaining normal Esc behavior for windowed projectors.

Settings persist across restarts and upgrades.

DOWNLOAD · 8.0.0

Download and install

For OBS Studio 32. Close OBS before extracting and installing.

Windows x64

Windows download

Quick installation:After extracting, double-click InstallPlugin.bat。

Manual installation:Copy the OBS-Seeker folder to:

C:\ProgramData\obs-studio\plugins\

macOS Apple silicon · 12+

Mac download

Installation:In a terminal in the extracted folder, run:

bash ./InstallMac.sh

Installation folder:

~/Library/Application Support/obs-studio/plugins/

On Mac, allow “Seeker Presentation” automation for automatic slideshows and grant OBS Accessibility permission for Esc to HOME.

Windows PPT/PPTX files open read-only; the plugin does not save presentations.

Restart OBS and enable “Seeker” under Docks.