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Content Creator Tools & Software

Recording, streaming, editing, audio and graphics tools for content creators.

Who this toolkit is for

For streamers, YouTubers, podcasters and social media creators.

Operating system:WindowsmacOSLinux

Essential (1)

Core tools that are broadly useful.

Streaming & Recording

  • OBS Studio icon
    OBS Studio

    Open Source

    Why you may need this: Stream and record with scenes, overlays and multiple sources.

    Homebrew (verified)
    brew install --cask obs

    Details

Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (3)

Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.

Graphics & Thumbnails

  • Figma

    FreemiumAlso on Web

    Why you may need this: Design templates and social graphics.

    Homebrew (verified)
    brew install --cask figma

    DetailsWeb app

Encoding

  • HandBrake icon
    HandBrake

    Open Source

    Why you may need this: Compress videos for upload.

    Homebrew (verified)
    brew install --cask handbrake-app

    Details

Community

  • Discord

    FreeAlso on Android, iPhone/iPad

    Why you may need this: Build a community and talk with your audience.

    Homebrew (verified)
    brew install --cask discord

    Details

Build your Content Creator setup

Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, combine roles, see why each app is included, and get a single install command where verified packages exist. Nothing is installed automatically.

Build my Content Creator setup on macOS

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