Emerald’s Stream Stuff
Tools & Widgets
Last Updated 5/17/2026
This is the 2026 edition of my software and hardware recommendations list. Since publishing the original version, a number of new applications and tools have become available, while others were simply not on my radar at the time.
If you are interested in previous versions, you can browse the archive of past lists.
| Software | Primary Use | Download | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio | Live streaming and video recording | Download | Meld Studio, Streamlabs Desktop |
| Streamer.bot | Stream automation, chatbot integration, and stream control | Download | SAMMI |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphic design and image editing | Download | GIMP |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Professional video editing | Download | DaVinci Resolve |
| Affinity Suite | Graphic design, publishing, and PDF creation | Download | Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva |
[!NOTE] I have not personally tested every alternative listed here. Some are based on community recommendations and general awareness rather than direct experience. This is not intended to be a comprehensive directory—just a curated collection of tools and alternatives that may be worth exploring.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| nutty’s Streamer.bot Starter Pack | View Resource |
| nutty’s Streamer.bot Chat Shortcuts | View Resource |
| Nutty’s Clock Widget | View Resource |
| Nutty’s Scumbag Sub Goal Widget | View Resource |
| Nutty’s Simple Twitch Metrics | View Resource |
| Nutty’s Automatic OBS Chapter Markers | View Resource |
| StreamUP Pluginstaller | View Resource |
| Pokémon & Friends | View Resource |
| Tawmae’s Extended Lurks | View Resource |
| Tawmae’s Temporary VIP | View Resource |
| boingy’s Twitch Predictions | View Resource |
| Tawmae’s Channel Point Auction | View Resource |
| Tawmae’s Ad Notification | View Resource |
| Tawmae’s Basic Twitch Alerts | View Resource |
| Nutty’s YouTube Music Widget | View Resource |
| Keyboard | Type |
|---|---|
| Ajazz AK870 Pro | Mechanical |
| Keychron C2 Pro | Mechanical |
| Akko 3068B Plus | Mechanical |
| MSI Forge GK600 TKL | Mechanical |