Pipeweaver is an audio management tool for Linux built on top of PipeWire, designed specifically for streaming and broadcasting workflows.
It provides a way to manage complex audio setups through a browser-based configuration interface, with an optional Qt wrapper app for a more integrated desktop experience. The project includes a daemon and command-line client, and it can be installed from distribution packages, Flatpak repository reference, the AUR, or built from source with Rust/Cargo.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Creates virtual audio channels for stream-oriented setups.
- Maps physical audio devices into PipeWire routing layouts.
- Manages volumes, muting, and audio routing.
- Supports configuration saving and recall.
- Moves applications to channels from inside the user interface.
- Provides a command-line configuration tool.
- Includes tray icon and desktop integration files.
- Supports custom channel colours.
Website: github.com/pipeweaver/pipeweaver
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Developer: Craig McLure
License: MIT License
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