SnekStudio

What SnekStudio is

SnekStudio is a free, open-source VTuber application for Linux and Windows, built with the Godot engine. Its MediaPipe-based tracking supports 50 face blendshapes and hand tracking, and the app supports lip-sync and importing VRM models. The project currently supports VRM 0.x; VRM 1.x models may have serious issues.

Creators can receive real-time tracking data from other software through VMC. The app can be extended with self-contained GDScript modules or Godot scenes. Twitch channel point redeems can trigger actions, and users can extend redeem functionality in GDScript. Listed builds are for Linux x86-64, Linux aarch64, and Windows x86-64. SnekStudio is licensed under GPL-3.0. The project describes itself as alpha and in early development, with limited documentation. For help, it directs users to Discord and Matrix communities and provides [email protected]. Its focus includes 3D VTuber face and model tracking, including support for Linux desktop users.

Who it suits

It may suit desktop VTubers looking for a free, extensible tracking application, including Linux users. Users should be comfortable with an alpha project and limited documentation.

Limits

The free app currently supports VRM 0.x models; VRM 1.x models may have serious issues. The project is in alpha and its documentation is limited.

Getting started

1. Visit https://snekstudio.com/.
2. Choose a build for Linux x86-64, Linux aarch64, or Windows x86-64.
3. Import a VRM 0.x model.
4. Use the app's face and hand tracking features.

Verdict

SnekStudio offers desktop face and hand tracking, extension options, and VMC input at no cost. Its early development status, limited documentation, and VRM 1.x caveat are important considerations.