glcs

What is glcs?

The glcs application is a powerful tool for Linux users, providing real-time capture and streaming capabilities for ALSA audio and OpenGL graphics. Designed as a fork of the original glc project, glcs addresses the limitations of the glc file format, which struggled to efficiently store high-definition video streams. By leveraging a flexible approach, glcs enables users to pipe the raw audio and video data directly to specialized tools, such as FFmpeg, allowing for the application of advanced video codecs and better compression ratios. This enables users to capture and stream high-quality video, including live gameplay sessions, to platforms like YouTube, unlocking new possibilities for content creation and sharing

Highlights

• Captures ALSA audio and OpenGL graphics in real-time
• Addresses the limitations of the original glc file format for storing HD video streams
• Provides a flexible option to pipe raw audio and video data to specialized tools like FFmpeg
• Enables the use of advanced video codecs for improved compression and quality
• Allows for live streaming of video game sessions to platforms like YouTube