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Bootstrap Options

libobs-rs offers two main ways to handle OBS binaries:

1. Runtime Bootstrapping (Recommended)

Using libobs-bootstrapper (integrated into libobs-simple), your application can download and install OBS binaries at runtime.

Pros:

  • Smaller application size (binaries downloaded on demand).
  • Automatic updates.
  • Easy distribution (just ship your exe).

Cons:

  • Requires internet connection on first run.
  • Startup time is longer on first run.

Example here

2. Build-time Setup

Using cargo-obs-build, you can download OBS binaries during development or build time and bundle them.

Pros:

  • No internet required at runtime.
  • Faster startup.

Cons:

  • Larger distribution size.
  • Manual update management.

Docs here

How to choose?

For most users, Runtime Bootstrapping is the easiest and best choice. If you are deploying to an offline environment or need instant startup, use Build-time Setup.