Observed arrival · 2026-10-03

Plugview: HDMI capture on Mac, without the OBS setup

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Plugview is a free, open-source macOS app and command-line tool for viewing a capture card’s HDMI signal, with sound, in a window.

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For: Mac users playing HDMI consoles through capture cards
Worth noticing: The sample interface shows 2.7 ms frame copying, audio buffers under 2 MB, and zero dependencies.

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Setup is a three-step path: connect a USB capture card, let the app choose a smooth mode, then play in a resizable window. The page says the app handles the card’s audio input, reattaches after unplugging or sleep, and saves full-resolution PNGs with S. It lists macOS 14 Sonoma or later on Apple silicon and Intel; Windows and Linux are marked Preview.

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