MarkerMate v0.4.1 – Official Release
Log timestamp markers while recording in OBS Studio - now officially named MarkerMate!
Release Date: 2026-01-16
Version: v0.4.1
License: MIT
Overview
MarkerMate is a lightweight desktop utility for marking key moments during OBS Studio recordings.
This release formalizes the rename from OBSMarkers → MarkerMate.
Key Features
- Detects OBS recording start/stop via WebSocket (5.x)
- One marker file per session, auto-named with timestamp
- Instant markers via configurable hotkeys or GUI button
- Three custom markers with editable labels
- Persistent configuration in OS-appropriate directories
- Clean GUI showing connection, recording status, elapsed time, active file, and marker count
- Standalone Windows .exe with proper icon and version display
QuickStart
- Enable OBS WebSocket Server via OBS Settings (Tools → WebSocket Server Settings).
- Launch MarkerMate and select a folder for marker files.
- Start recording in OBS; MarkerMate will auto-create a new marker file.
- Add standard note via hotkey (F8 default) or GUI button.
- Customize hotkeys or rename custom markers via File → Settings → Hotkeys.