Documentation Center

Everything you need to use VGS Overlays with YouTube, Streamer.bot and OBS.

Quick Start

Fastest path from zero to working chat overlay.

Open Guide

Builder Guide

All builder controls explained.

View Builder Docs

OBS Setup

Correct browser source settings.

OBS Instructions

Streamer.bot Setup

Enable chat events and WebSocket.

Open Streamer.bot Guide

Presets System

Share and import preset styles.

Preset Docs

Troubleshooting

Fix common problems quickly.

Open Fix Guide

Quick Start

Open VGS Overlays Builder page.
Enter Host as 127.0.0.1 and Port 8080.
Customize style and size.
Click Copy OBS Link.
Paste into OBS Browser Source.

Builder Controls

Accent changes username and highlight color.
Opacity controls chat box background strength.
Scale changes full chat size.
Font controls message text size.
Avatar toggles profile pictures.
Badges show mod and member icons.
Border toggles card outline.
Side switches left or right alignment.
Animation controls entry motion.

OBS Setup

Add Browser Source.
Paste overlay URL.
Width 900 Height 1400 recommended.
Enable refresh when scene becomes active.
Disable shutdown when hidden.

Streamer.bot Setup

Connect YouTube platform.
Enable WebSocket server.
Use port 8080.
Enable chat listener.
Start stream chat connection.

Preset System

Use preset gallery to load styles.
Copy preset link to share with others.
Export preset file for backup.
Import preset file to restore layout.

Troubleshooting

No chat showing: check Streamer.bot chat connection.
Overlay blank: verify host and port.
Hosted site users must use their own PC IP.
Wrong username: update to latest overlay version.