Prerequisites
- A supported operating system: Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux.
- A streaming account on Twitch, Kick, or YouTube.
- A music player you actually use: Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, or SoundCloud.
- OBS Studio or Streamlabs if you want the on-stream overlay.
Install Request+
Download the app
Grab the latest build from the official downloads page or GitHub Releases.Platform packages available:
- Windows installer or portable build
- Windows MSIX/AppX package
- macOS package
- Linux package
Install and launch
Run the installer for your OS and open Request+. On first launch the app registers the device with the Request+ API using hardware/device authentication — no password needed for the desktop client itself.
Sign in to your stream platform
Connect Twitch and/or Kick via OAuth from the app’s settings. Request+ uses secure OAuth so your credentials never touch the app.See Chat integrations for the full walkthrough.
Connect your music platform
Pick the platform you stream with and follow its setup:
- Spotify — install the Spicetify extension.
- YouTube Music — install Pear Desktop.
- Apple Music — install Cider.
- SoundCloud — enable the local handler .
Add the overlay to OBS
Add the Request+ overlay as a browser source in OBS or Streamlabs so viewers see what’s playing.Full instructions: Stream overlay.
Next steps
Queue & moderation
Configure mods-only mode, sub-only mode, manual approval, and Guess the Song.
Customize the overlay
Swap themes or write custom CSS to match your branding.
