OBS Python VLC Now Playing Monitor - Metadata Display 1.2.5

Fixed Issues:

1. File output not working by default - The script now automatically writes to a default output file path. Previously, users had to manually configure the output file path in settings.
2. Song titles with dashes displayed incorrectly - Fixed formatting logic that was removing dashes from song names. Files like "Song Title - Artist Name.mp3" now display correctly with the dash preserved.
3. Folder monitoring mode parsing metadata instead of filenames - When using folder monitoring (instead of VLC source), the script now correctly displays the filename instead of attempting to parse metadata tags, which was causing incorrect display.

How to Update:

1. Remove the old script from OBS (Tools → Scripts → Select script → Remove)
2. Add the updated script back
3. Reconfigure your settings if needed

All users are pleased to not download or run the script. It has a fatal error which im trying to find and fix. If you still have the old version of the file, please use that, otherwise it wont work.

I will fix this as soon as humanly possible, and i know some might be frustrated, but mistakes happen, and im really sorry for that. See ya in a bit lads.

⚠️ Warning: This version, while containing lots of new and improved features, it has a critical bug. Refer to Parse text error update for more information, and please download the new stable version 1.2.5.

Added Multi-Platform Support
Prior to version 1.0.0, the script used lsof, which is primarily a Linux based library.

Fixed Performance Issues (direct source reading)

• VLC source reading is now the primary method (instant, no file system scanning)
• lsof now only checks obs process, not entire folder.
• Much faster and more reliable

Module-Level Imports

• mutagen imported at top with HAS_MUTAGEN flag
• Warns user once if not installed
• No repeated import attempts

Path Validation

• Validates if music folder exists in script_update()
• Validates output file directory exists
• Shows warnings in log with proper context

Better Cache Cleanup

• Removes entries where files no longer exist
• Only removes old entries when needed
• Logs when cleanup happens

And lastly below I have to show some bonus improvements I've done that were not part of the plan (for now at least), but I ended up adding anyways.

Bonus Improvements

• Better error handling with specific exception types
• Improved logging with severity levels
• Removed leading space from text output
• Added VLC source selection in the OBS UI
• Status shows mutagen availability and platform

Usage Notes for best results:

1. Select your VLC source in the dropdown (recommended method)
2. OR set music folder for fallback monitoring

Windows users need:
pip install psutil mutagen

Linux/macOS users need:
pip install mutagen # lsof is usually pre-installed