Check out our Monthly Survey Page to see what our users are running.
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.
The excellent OMG! Ubuntu! website has discovered a few nifty Linux desktop applications that will help you get notified when your favourite streamers go live. Handy if you follow our livestreams that's for sure.

There's a "Twitch Live Panel" GNOME extension, a "Twitch Indicator" panel applet for Ubuntu Unity and "Twitch Watch 2" (scroll down for the proper Linux download, not the one at the top) a cross-platform desktop app.

I tried out Twitch Watch 2 and it seems to do exactly what it says on the tin:
image
It seems to have a pretty no frills approach as it is quite simple. While simple, it does all you need it to really do and I might even continue using it to keep up with community streams.

It's great to see that such apps exist, as livestreaming is becoming incredibly popular!

Reminder: Here's our twitch https://www.twitch.tv/gamingonlinux get following. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: Livestream
0 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. Find me on Mastodon.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
4 comments

Nezchan Aug 19, 2016
I've been using Twitch Indicator for something like a year now, it's fantastic. As bare-bones and unobtrusive as it gets, which is exactly what I want. I just need to know if/when people I follow get online, and I don't need an extra window cluttering up the place. Perfect for my rather simple needs.
wolfyrion Aug 19, 2016
I am using Livestreamer-Twich-GUi for years now.
https://github.com/bastimeyer/livestreamer-twitch-gui

I am settle with that software because NO FLASH !
I have everything in one software and is really awesome.
You integrate basically chatty and VLC Player to that softwre and is very easy :)

I can get Desktop Notifications etc, I can see who are are streaming Live.
I can watch up to 4 channels if I want to and I can be continuously in 4 channels to chat if I want to do so.
minj Aug 19, 2016
Let me get this straight, the one site that would actually benefit from browser push notifications (via GCM etc) does not have them?

I'm disappoint.

It seems silly that one needs a dedicated app for such a basic convenience. I guess I should not be surprised though considering twitch is still pushing flash. Viva la livestreamer.
Maweki Aug 21, 2016
I am the author of the Twitch Live Panel GNOME extension. Happy to see it get some love :)
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.