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PIXELYCHAT MANUAL
From first launch
to live.
Set up PixelyChat once, then keep chat, stream tools and viewer interactions in one place.
This guide follows the current app screens and uses screenshots from the latest PixelyChat build. Start with Accounts and Dashboard, then jump straight to the features you actually use.
01ConnectTwitch · YouTube · Kick · TikTok
02Add to OBSChat · Stream Scene · Companion
03Build your sceneAlerts · Rewards · Widgets · Specials
04Bring in PixelyAI reactions · Voice · Avatar
01
GET STARTED
First launch
Choose the interface language, turn on the feature groups you want, then connect at least one streaming platform.
Keep the first setup simple.
The Welcome screen is a feature switchboard, not a commitment. Speech and Widgets can be available immediately, while optional systems such as Bot, Alerts, Rewards and Companion can be enabled only when you need them. Every feature can be changed later from its own page.
Good to know
PixelyChat supports 11 interface languages. The language setting also feeds app-facing bot replies, alert text and spoken announcements where the feature uses the PixelyChat language.
Enable features
Start lean. Features remain independent, so you can add Alerts, Rewards, Companion or Bot later.
Connect a platform
Use Accounts to authorize the channels PixelyChat should listen to and control.
02
SETUP
Connect your accounts
Accounts is where PixelyChat gets access to chat, stream events and platform-specific controls.
Connect only the channels you stream on.
Use the platform row to log in, reconnect an expired session, or disconnect a channel. Twitch, YouTube, Kick and TikTok can all feed the unified experience, but some actions remain platform-specific.
TwitchChat, moderation, events, rewards and stream integrations.
YouTubeLive chat and supported stream controls through the connected Google account.
KickChat, moderation, events and supported rewards/integrations.
TikTokReceive chat and supported live events; sending chat is currently read-only from PixelyChat.
Login troubleshooting
If the wrong browser account is being reused, use Force Fresh Login in Accounts → Advanced. You can also add your own EulerStream API key there if your setup uses one.
03
HOME
Dashboard
The Dashboard combines channel status, chat, stream controls, overlay health and the actions you may need while live.
Platforms
See which accounts are connected, whether a channel is live, current viewers and stream information.
Overlay Status
See whether Chat Overlay, Stream Scene and Companion browser sources have been detected. “Inactive” is normal when the OBS scene is not loaded.
Action Widgets
Run configured countdowns, wheels, queues and other action widgets without opening the Widgets page.
Live Chats
Read all connected chats in one place, filter by platform or activity, send supported messages and moderate directly.
Recent Activity
See follows, subs, gifts and the recent actions performed by PixelyChat features — including skipped actions and why.
Customize
Hide Dashboard sections you do not need. Your working view can stay compact during a stream.
04
CHAT
Chat & Dock
There are two different chat views: the viewer-facing Chat Overlay and the operator-facing Dock/Dashboard.
Chat Overlay
Use this Browser Source on stream. Choose Panel, Bubbles, Plain Text, Cards, Neon or Cyber, then tune avatars, platform icons, timestamps, fonts, colors and visible lines.
All-in-One Chat Dock
Add the Dock as an OBS/Streamlabs custom browser dock when you want chat, sending and moderation controls beside your production tools without showing them to viewers.
Moderation while live
From the Dashboard or Dock you can open a viewer profile, delete supported messages, time out or block users, and use platform actions such as pinning where available.
05
CHAT
Translate
Translate incoming chat automatically while leaving languages you understand untouched.
Your primary language is the target.
Choose the primary language you want messages translated into. Add any other languages you understand so those messages stay in their original form. Translation happens on incoming chat and recovers automatically after temporary service failures.
Why this matters
You can keep a multilingual community readable without forcing every viewer into one language. The original message remains available in the chat experience so context is not lost.
06
SPEECH
Text-to-Speech
Choose a voice, control what gets read and keep TTS close to live when chat gets busy.
Voice
Select language, regional accent, voice and speaking speed. Preview the voice before you go live.
Rules
Skip emotes, usernames or selected bots, and limit speech to everyone, subscribers/VIPs/moderators, or moderators only.
Busy-chat protection
Set a maximum queue, minimum message length and repeated-message window so speech stays relevant instead of reading old spam.
Where stream audio comes from
Add the Chat Browser Source from Overlays. That browser source carries the viewer-facing chat and the TTS audio into OBS/Streamlabs.
07
SIDEKICK
Bot
Commands, greetings, automatic messages, event reactions, shoutouts and optional AI chat live under one Bot.
Accounts & bot behavior
Use your main connected account or, where supported, a dedicated bot account. Dedicated bot accounts are recommended when you want a clear bot identity.
Built-in + custom
Create commands, set access level, platforms, cooldowns and multiple randomized replies. Built-in commands can be enabled or disabled.
Messages that send themselves
Configure greetings, event reactions, creator shoutouts, Visual Shoutout, timers and automatic stream messages.
Optional conversational replies
Use PixelyChat AI or your own Groq / Google Gemini provider, select a personality, and control reply language and proactive behavior.
08
SCENE
Scene Theme
One shared visual system can style Alerts, Rewards, Widgets and Specials so the whole stream feels intentional.
Start global. Override only when you mean to.
Pick the Scene Theme first. Elements inherit it automatically, and individual Alerts, Rewards, Widgets or Specials can switch to a local override when a specific item needs a different look.
My ThemesUse built-in and installed themes.
Theme LibraryBrowse installable PixelyChat/community themes.
Shared StyleApply typography and color adjustments on top of the theme.
Creator ToolsValidate, import/export and create Theme v2 packages without cluttering the normal workflow.
09
ON-SCREEN EVENTS
Alerts
Build the visual and audio reaction for follows, subscriptions, gifts, raids and other supported stream events.
Setup
Choose the theme, position and preview for the alert layer. Use the Scene Theme or override it for Alerts only.
Events
Turn event types on or off and edit event-specific text, visuals and audio. The available list adapts to the connected platforms.
Advanced
Control behavior such as timing and queue handling so bursts of events play cleanly instead of competing on screen.
Shared output
Alerts render inside the Stream Scene browser source. Rewards, overlay widgets and Specials use that same scene, so one OBS source can carry the whole visual layer.
10
VIEWER INTERACTIONS
Rewards & Power-Ups
Let viewers trigger sounds, visuals and spoken reactions, while keeping platform reward bindings and stream presentation in one editor.
One reward can combine several reactions.
Build a reward from an audio asset, an on-screen visual and optional Read Aloud speech, then bind it to the supported platform trigger. PixelyChat-created rewards keep their local configuration even if a remote reward temporarily disappears.
RewardsCreate and manage your PixelyChat reward actions and platform bindings.
Twitch Power-UpsUse Twitch Power-Ups as read-only triggers inside PixelyChat; create or price them from Twitch itself.
AdvancedControl queueing and behavior when multiple viewers redeem close together.
MediaReuse shared visuals and audio from the Media Library.
11
SCENE TOOLS
Widgets
Overlay Widgets stay on screen. Action Widgets appear or change when you trigger them. Specials cover the bigger scene moments.
Position & preview
Widgets use separate horizontal and vertical scene layouts. Resize and position them in the PixelyChat preview; the Stream Scene browser source then uses the matching orientation in OBS.
12
ASSETS
Media Library
Upload once, reuse across Alerts, Rewards, Widgets and Specials.
Stop uploading the same file four times.
The Media Library is shared across scene features. Organize reusable Visuals, Audio and Fonts here, then select those assets from feature editors. Deleting an item removes it from the shared library, so check where it is used before cleanup.
Best workflow
Put brand assets and reusable sounds in Media first. Configure positioning, volume, chroma key and behavior in the feature that uses the asset.
13
AI CO-HOST
Companion
Pixely is a separate AI co-host layer: a 2D avatar, spoken reactions and live-chat interactions designed to stay lightweight while you stream.
Name, personality & avatar
Choose the Companion name, personality, language, display mode and included avatar — or supply a matching custom avatar set.
Mentions + automatic reactions
Respond when viewers address the Companion by name, greet selected viewers, react to stream events and use Auto Talk after quiet periods.
Local or external voice
Install the free local voice package for supported PixelyChat languages, or connect a supported external voice provider such as ElevenLabs when configured.
Visibility & stream behavior
Use Always visible, Only when active or Audio-only, with independent horizontal and vertical stream placement.
When Bot AI and Companion overlap
Companion Mentions use the same AI response path rather than creating a duplicate response. Choose Companion Only or Companion + ChatBot for how that one direct reply is presented.
14
GO LIVE
OBS & Streamlabs
PixelyChat serves local Browser Source URLs. Copy the source you need, add it once, and future visual changes update from the app.
Chat
Viewer-facing chat overlay plus TTS audio. Add it as a Browser Source.
Stream Scene
The shared visual layer for Alerts, Rewards, Overlay Widgets, Action Widgets and Specials.
Companion
A separate Browser Source for the Companion avatar and its stream output.
Action Widgets
Most action widgets use Stream Scene; individual Browser Sources are available where a separate source fits your layout better.
1
Open Overlays in PixelyChat.
2
Choose Chat, Stream Scene or Companion.
3
Select the matching horizontal or vertical layout where offered.
4
Copy the Browser Source URL, or use the direct OBS add action when available.
5
In OBS/Streamlabs add a Browser Source, paste the URL and use your chosen scene dimensions.
6
Keep PixelyChat running while streaming — the URLs are served locally by the app.
Overlay Status is your quick check
The Dashboard reports whether PixelyChat can see its browser sources. If a source says Inactive while that OBS scene is not loaded, that is expected.
15
HELP
Updates, diagnostics & logs
About is the maintenance hub. Logs are the deeper view when something needs investigation.
Start with About.
Use About to see your app version, change the interface language, read the changelog, check for updates, run diagnostics and export logs. If a problem is reproducible, export the logs after reproducing it so the useful events are close together.
Check for UpdatesAsk PixelyChat to look for a newer build.
Run DiagnosticsRepeat connection and environment checks without restarting the app.
Export LogsSave a support-friendly log bundle/file for troubleshooting.
Logs pageFilter current entries by level when you need a more technical view.