TwitchRipper

TwitchRipper is a Python script that automatically downloads Twitch streams, archives VODs, and posts live notifications to Discord.

Features

⚠️ Note: Only download the broadcast if the streamer you are archiving uses two different audio tracks for broadcasts and VODs.

All Dependencies must be installed and the path linked in the corresponding variable in the script.

Download TwitchRipper.py from the repository.
Install Python 3.13+ and the required tools:
Edit the script variables to configure the channel, Twitch token, output folder, etc.
To run the script type "python TwitchRipper.py" in a terminal window.

TwitchRipper combines the best features of similar tools like StreamRecorder, TwitchDownloader, and TwitchLink.

⚠️ Note: This script uses a lot of storage and works best on a computer running 24/7.
1 hour of a 1080p60fps stream ≈ 2.5GB.

Example of archived streams (~35 streams ≈ 385GB):

Comparison of Different Twitch Stream Downloading Tools
Tool	Pros	Cons
TwitchRipper	- Downloads broadcast and VOD - Merges the broadcast and VOD into one .mkv - Locally Hosted - Downloads chat as JSON automatically - Discord notifications for streams - No ads (needs sub or proxy)	- You're gonna need alot of storage (You probably already do if you're archiving Twitch streamers) - Needs a computer running 24/7 - Needs good internet speed
StreamRecorder	- Gets other services than Twitch - Records broadcasts - Broadcasts become unavalible after 7 days	- Doesn't get VOD - $10 a month - 720p60fps
TwitchDownloader and Twitch Link	- Downloads VODs - Downloads chat - Able to render chat	- Doesn't download broadcasts - Not automatic