OBS URL Blocker
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Cover the URL.
A utility that controls a cover element in OBS to cover the URL bar when your browser appears. Connect it to your scene, adjust the cover position, and let it monitor in the background.
Configure the connection, OBS scene, and cover element before starting.
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OBS URL Blocker setup walkthrough
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A small detail in your scene
A cover that follows your browser.
Configure it for your browser window and OBS scene.
Connected to your scene
The utility uses OBS WebSocket to control the cover element you select within your scene.
Adjustable positioning
Adjust the X and Y coordinates to match the URL bar, and change the browser recognition image from the interface.
Background monitoring
After starting monitoring, you can minimize the utility to the taskbar while browsing and streaming.
Prepare your scene
Set up, step by step.
Start with the connection details and cover element, then give the utility a reference image of your browser.
Have these details ready
- OBS WebSocket password
- Scene name and cover element name
- A small screenshot of your browser buttons
Connect to OBS
Enter the OBS WebSocket password in the utility, then set the scene name and the cover element you want to control.
Add the reference image
Take a small screenshot of browser buttons such as Back and Refresh, then load it into the utility so it can recognize the browser.
Position the cover
Adjust X and Y until the cover sits over the URL area in your OBS preview.
Start monitoring and test
Start monitoring, bring the browser into view, and check the cover movement in your OBS preview before going live.
Before going live
About the utility.
What you need to fit the cover to your scene.
What does OBS URL Blocker do?
It controls a cover element in an OBS scene to cover the URL area in the stream when the browser is recognized. It provides a visual cover; browsing and opening links remain under your control.
Why does it need an image of browser buttons?
The utility uses the image to recognize your browser. If its appearance or interface scale changes, update the reference image and check the cover position in the OBS preview.
Can I change the cover position?
Yes. Adjust the X and Y coordinates in the utility to match the URL bar position in your window layout.
How can I check my setup before streaming?
Start monitoring and open your browser while watching the OBS preview. Confirm that the correct scene and cover element are selected, and that the cover is over the URL when the browser appears.
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