I got laid off, tried streaming, hated the current tools, so I built my own. Need beta testers! (Free)
Hey everyone,
I recently got laid off from my job as a software engineer (DAMN YOU AI OVERLORDS) and decided to give streaming a shot. However, I realized I really didn't like the streaming tools currently available on the market, the flexibility was just too poor for my taste.
What started as a personal project quickly shifted when a few friends watching my stream told me the tool had serious potential to help other creators. I ended up pausing my own stream entirely to focus on building this out full time.
What does the tool do?
The main goal is to give viewers massive control over the stream interaction while keeping implementation incredibly simple for the streamer (just a standard browser source URL).
For Viewers:
- Live Doodles: Viewers can draw on-screen doodles that appear instantly.
- Audio/Video Clips: Send voice clips or quick recordings directly to the stream.
- Engagement: Built-in voting, betting, and interactive games to keep the chat entertained when the streamer takes a quick break.
For Streamers:
- Zero-Fuss Setup: Fully automated live chat, alerts, polls, events, and even music selection.
- Instant Multi-Cam: Connect your phone camera to the stream with a single tap.
- Post-Stream Insights: Built-in analytics to see how your broadcast performed.
Why I need your help
Because I'm a tiny streamer myself, I can't thoroughly stress-test the platform alone. I want to ensure everything is stable and works perfectly under real streaming conditions.
I'm looking for a small, tight-knit group of creators to test it out, break things, and give honest feedback. The platform is completely free to use (and the core features will always remain free, even if I eventually introduce a premium tier to support development down the road).
If you need any help getting things running or would prefer a quick 1-on-1 onboarding session with me, please don't hesitate to reach out right here on Reddit! You can shoot me a DM or leave a comment, and I'd be more than happy to walk you through it.
I'll put the link to the platform (Streamer Garden the site is streamer.garden) and our Discord channel for feedback and support in the comments below!
Thanks so much for reading, and I'd love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions!