TikTok Live Stream Key Generator for OBS Studio

This project creates a TikTok LIVE room and gives OBS an RTMP target through a local FFmpeg proxy. OBS does not stream directly to TikTok; it streams to the local proxy, and the proxy forwards the stream with the metadata TikTok expects.

For most users, Loukious/StreamLabsTikTokStreamKeyGenerator is still the preferred option. It has a smaller architecture, fewer moving parts, and therefore less that can go wrong. Use this project if you specifically need the newer local FFmpeg proxy flow, SEI injection path, RapidAPI signing integration, or the extra GUI controls here.

What It Does

• Creates a TikTok LIVE room.
• Retrieves the stream server, stream key, and share URL.
• Supports OBS Studio by exposing a local RTMP server/key pair.
• Runs a local FFmpeg RTMP proxy between OBS and TikTok.
• Adds the LIVE Studio-style stream metadata needed by the proxy path.
• Supports game/topic tags, replay settings, mature content, thumbnails, region priority, and ending the room from the app.
• Uses RapidAPI for request signing and stream frame signing.

Architecture

The supported streaming path is:

1. The app creates a TikTok LIVE room and receives the real TikTok push URL/key.
2. The app starts a local FFmpeg RTMP proxy.
3. OBS connects to the local RTMP address shown by the app, usually something like rtmp://127.0.0.1:<port>/....
4. The proxy receives the OBS stream, adds the stream metadata path TikTok expects, and forwards it to TikTok.

The real TikTok URL/key is not meant to be used directly in OBS. In current testing, TikTok closes direct OBS connections immediately, and using the real TikTok URL/key without the LIVE Studio-style stream metadata can lead to a LIVE visibility restriction for integrity/authenticity.

The local proxy exists because TikTok LIVE Studio sends extra stream-side metadata while pushing video. OBS does not send that metadata by itself. The proxy lets OBS stay simple while the app handles the TikTok-specific stream wrapping before forwarding.

RapidAPI Signing

This app requires a signer API key for TikTok request headers and stream frame signing. The app does not explain or expose the signing algorithms; it calls the hosted signer API and uses the returned values.

You need a RapidAPI key from:

TikTok LIVE Studio API Signer on RapidAPI

After subscribing:

1. Open the app.
2. Paste your RapidAPI key into the RapidAPI Key field.
3. Save/apply it.
4. Start the stream normally.

Without a valid RapidAPI key, streaming is expected to fail or receive a LIVE visibility restriction such as an integrity/authenticity violation. Treat the RapidAPI key as required, not optional.

Requirements

• Python 3.10+ recommended.
• FFmpeg available on PATH.
• OBS Studio.
• TikTok LIVE access.
• TikTok LIVE Studio access or an account that has already been enabled for LIVE Studio.
• A valid RapidAPI key for this app's signer API.

Installation

Download the latest release from:

https://github.com/Loukious/TikTokStreamKeyGenerator/releases/latest

Or run from source:

pip install -r requirements.txt

If pip is not available:

python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the GUI:

python TiktokStreamKeyGenerator.py

Then:

1. Log in to TikTok.
2. Enter your stream title and game/topic options.
3. Paste your RapidAPI key if it is not already saved.
4. Click Go Live.
5. Copy the local server/key shown by the app into OBS.

OBS should use the local RTMP server/key shown by the app, not the real TikTok URL/key.

Output

The app can show:

• Server URL: The RTMP server OBS should connect to.
• Stream key: The OBS stream key.
• Share URL: A public link to the TikTok live room.

The shown server/key are local proxy values. The app keeps the real TikTok push URL internal so OBS only talks to the local proxy.

FAQ

Why is the StreamLabs project preferred?

It has a smaller flow and fewer dependencies. This project has more advanced features, but that also means more components: login, room creation, request signing, FFmpeg, local RTMP proxying, and stream metadata injection.

Why do I need FFmpeg?

FFmpeg is used as the local RTMP receiver/forwarder. OBS streams to FFmpeg locally, and FFmpeg forwards the stream after the app adds the TikTok-specific stream metadata path. Direct OBS-to-TikTok streaming is not the supported path here.

Why do I need RapidAPI?

TikTok LIVE Studio requests and stream metadata require signed values. The app gets those signed values from the RapidAPI signer service. Without them, the stream can be restricted for integrity/authenticity.

Do I need TikTok LIVE access?

Yes. The app cannot give LIVE access to accounts that do not already have permission to go live.

I get a login error. What should I do?

Try logging in again, restarting the app, or using another available TikTok server/region option. If browser login is blocked, export TikTok cookies from your browser and import them into the app when supported.