Streamlabs Chatbot scripts are add-ons you import into the Windows desktop Chatbot to extend its behaviour. To install one, check the requirements for your exact Chatbot version, then import a trusted script ZIP through the Scripts tab and test it before relying on it.
This is the Desktop Chatbot workflow, not Cloudbot. Python 2.7.13 appears in Streamlabs’ documented legacy instructions, but it is not a universal requirement for every Chatbot version; confirm the applicable requirements before installing an older runtime.
What scripts do
A script is a separately supplied piece of software that adds a particular function to Chatbot. The script author determines what it does and what configuration it expects. Scripts are not preloaded: Streamlabs’ support repository says that they need to be imported manually. That means a fresh installation may have an empty Scripts view without anything being wrong.
A script may automate a chat response or another task, but there is no single set of controls or behaviour that applies to every script. Read its own instructions before importing it. Check that it was written for Streamlabs Desktop Chatbot, not another bot or a different version, and that its purpose matches what you actually need.
Treat a script as software running on your computer, not as a harmless settings file. Streamlabs’ scripting documentation warns that scripts can access files on the computer. Prefer a source and author you can identify, inspect the code and update history where possible, and do not run a file you do not trust. Streamlabs recommends sources such as its Chatbot Discord or someone you know well, but a community location does not guarantee every file is safe.
If the script asks for access to Chatbot’s API, handle that as a separate security decision. The scripting documentation describes an API key as a password: a script or connected client may need it to reach Chatbot’s websocket server. Do not post that key publicly, and follow the script’s specific instructions rather than adding API access pre-emptively.
Desktop Chatbot and Cloudbot are different
Desktop Chatbot is a Windows application. Streamlabs’ FAQ identifies it as Windows-only and points Mac and Linux users towards Cloudbot. Cloudbot is a separate online product with its own setup guidance; it is not simply the same Scripts tab in a browser, and you should not assume that a desktop script can be imported into it.
| If your situation is… | The practical starting point |
|---|---|
| You use Windows and the feature requires a Desktop Chatbot script | Check the script’s compatibility and follow the desktop import steps below. |
| You use macOS or Linux | Desktop Chatbot does not run natively on those systems; review Streamlabs’ Cloudbot guidance or another approach suited to your setup. |
| You need a particular script function | Confirm that it is available for the product and version you intend to use. Do not assume Cloudbot supports every desktop script. |
| You want a cloud-hosted bot rather than a desktop application | Review Cloudbot’s own documentation and controls. Its workflow is distinct from the one in this guide. |
Streamlabs’ Desktop Chatbot FAQ explains the Windows limitation, while its Cloudbot setup guide covers the separate online product. If your goal is a continuous YouTube broadcast rather than a Chatbot feature, keep those needs distinct: a guide to checking whether a 24/7 YouTube stream is actually live deals with the broadcast itself, not Desktop Chatbot scripts.
Check your version and its requirements
Before installing anything, identify which Chatbot application and version you have. The script instructions discussed here are for Streamlabs Chatbot / Desktop Chatbot on Windows. Streamlabs’ script support article, titled “Chatbot Scripts [Desktop Chatbot],” documents Python 2.7.13 and a path to that runtime’s Lib directory. Its instructions are legacy guidance for the workflow it describes, not a general recommendation to install Python 2.7 for any current software.
Check the current instructions for your exact Chatbot version and the particular script. If the script author specifies a compatible Chatbot version or runtime, compare that with the application you actually have. Do not install a runtime just because an older forum post mentions it. Older runtimes can create compatibility and security concerns, and selecting the wrong version or architecture may leave you with a broken setup rather than a working script.
The support repository’s legacy troubleshooting notes specify Python 2.7.13 x86 for that application path and caution that newer Python versions or x64 can cause errors. Treat that as version-specific guidance to verify against your installed Chatbot, not as a rule for all releases. If the current instructions for your version are unclear, pause before installing runtime software and seek clarification from Streamlabs’ official support resources.
Also confirm the application is connected to the right accounts. Streamlabs’ guidance says the bot and streamer accounts should be connected under Connections to the streamer’s channel. If the Scripts tab is missing, reconnecting those accounts is a useful first check. A missing tab is not evidence that Python is absent, nor does installing Python restore a tab that is hidden because account connections are incomplete.
Prepare the script and runtime
Start with a ZIP file from a source you trust. Confirm that it is intended for Desktop Chatbot, note the author’s version and setup instructions, and check whether the ZIP includes a readme or other configuration notes. Avoid repackaging the files unless the author explicitly instructs you to do so: Chatbot’s import flow expects the script package in ZIP form.
If the instructions for your particular Chatbot version call for the legacy Python setup, follow Streamlabs’ documentation for that version. Its documented workflow uses Python 2.7.13 and tells you to point Chatbot at the runtime’s Lib directory. The example path is C:\Python27\Lib, but the actual location depends on where Python was installed. The setting should identify Lib, not Libs.
The Lib directory contains modules the documented script workflow expects to find. If Chatbot points at the wrong folder, it may be unable to load modules even when Python is present. Do not guess a path based on the example if you chose a different installation location. Find the actual folder and compare it with the instructions for your application version.
Avoid installing Python 2.7.13 as a general-purpose programming runtime simply to experiment. It is an older, version-specific dependency in Streamlabs’ legacy instructions. Install it only if your exact Chatbot and script requirements call for it, and use the official documentation to check the intended version and architecture. If you already have another Python installation, do not assume it is interchangeable: the support notes warn that version and architecture differences can matter.
Keep a note of what you changed: the script ZIP’s source, the Chatbot version, any runtime version and architecture, and the Lib path. This makes it easier to undo a change or explain the setup if the script fails. For a stream that depends on a local machine, changes should also be tested before you leave it unattended; basic broadcast checks such as those in this guide to monitoring a 24/7 YouTube stream are separate from confirming that a Chatbot script loaded.
Import a script into Desktop Chatbot
First make sure you are in Streamlabs Desktop Chatbot and that the Scripts tab is visible. If it is not, check Connections and confirm the bot and streamer accounts are connected to the streamer’s channel. Do that before trying to import a script; the script workflow is in the desktop application, not Cloudbot.
Open the Scripts tab and choose Import in the upper-right corner. Select the script’s ZIP file and open it. Streamlabs’ support instructions describe importing the ZIP this way. The support repository says scripts are not included by default, so finding no built-in script list on a new installation is expected.
After the import, allow the application a short time to process the file and check the Scripts view. If the script does not appear, do not repeatedly import the same file without checking what happened. Streamlabs says that an omitted setup step or a broken script may explain why it is absent. Inspect the error view and revisit the runtime and path configuration if the version-specific instructions call for them.
If you downloaded a script from a community post, compare the file you selected with the author’s original ZIP and instructions. Be cautious about files that have been altered or whose origin is unclear. The fact that Chatbot offers an Import button is not a safety check or a compatibility check.
Enable and configure it carefully
Once the script appears, read the instructions supplied by its author before changing settings. The official setup material establishes how to import scripts, reload them and inspect errors; it does not define a universal enable button, configuration panel or command sequence for every third-party script. The exact controls and expected behaviour depend on the script itself.
Use the script’s own documented settings, and change only what you understand. If it asks for a channel name, command, file path or other value, check the author’s explanation and enter the value in the format specified there. Do not copy settings from an unrelated script: two scripts can use similar labels but expect different values. If configuration requires editing a file, keep an unchanged copy so you can restore the original if the edit prevents loading.
Some scripts may need API access; others may not. The scripting documentation describes a mechanism for inserting an API key by right-clicking a script, which places a small .js file in the script folder for access to Chatbot’s websocket server. The API key is a password. Use this mechanism only if the script or client requires it, and follow the official instructions. If you refresh the key, the documentation says each relevant client.js file needs to be updated. Never paste the key into a public chat, a support post or an untrusted script.
Think through what the script can affect before using it on a live channel. A script that responds in chat may produce visible output, while a script with access to local files may expose more than its description suggests. Test with settings that limit unintended effects where the script allows it, and observe what it does. If you cannot tell what access it needs or how to stop it, do not leave it running unattended.
Test and troubleshoot before relying on it
Test the script while you can watch Chatbot and the channel. Confirm that the script appears in the Scripts view, that its stated function works under the conditions its author describes, and that it does not produce unwanted chat output. A successful import only shows that Chatbot accepted the package; it does not prove the script behaves correctly or is safe for your use.
If the script fails to load, work through a short sequence rather than changing several things at once:
- Check the exact Chatbot version and the script’s compatibility instructions.
- If that version’s documented workflow requires Python, verify the expected version and architecture before changing the runtime.
- Confirm the configured path ends in
Lib, notLibs, and points to the actual installation location. - Open the Scripts error view and read the reported error; reload scripts there if the instructions for your version call for it.
- If the Scripts tab itself is missing, reconnect the bot and streamer accounts under Connections.
- If import completes but the script still does not appear, consider incomplete setup or a broken script, and check with its author or official support.
The support repository mentions errors such as “No module named os” or json, and unexpected-token errors, as cases where the Python version or Lib path should be checked. These messages are clues, not proof that changing Python will repair the script. A script can also be invalid, outdated or broken. Keep a record of the exact message rather than trying unrelated fixes.
If a change makes things worse, reverse the last change and test again. For example, restore the previous Lib path before changing a runtime, or remove an untrusted script rather than trying to work around unexplained behaviour. Avoid running several scripts together until you know each works on its own; otherwise, one script’s error can make another harder to diagnose.
If your actual problem is a broadcast issue rather than a Chatbot script error, troubleshoot the stream separately. Chatbot script logs will not explain why a live feed buffers or loses connection. For example, JioFiber bitrate and resolution troubleshooting concerns stream delivery settings, while a script’s error view concerns the desktop bot. Keeping those checks separate makes the next step clearer.
If you need to replace the content in an ongoing broadcast rather than automate a chat task, that is a different workflow again. See how to change videos in a running 24/7 YouTube stream remotely for that distinct problem. Do not install a Chatbot script to solve a broadcast-management task unless the script’s documented purpose actually covers it.
Once you have a trusted script that passes a watched test, keep its source and setup notes with your channel records. Re-test after changing Chatbot versions, runtime settings or script files. An update that changes compatibility can invalidate an earlier setup, so do not assume that a script which worked once will continue to work after unrelated changes.
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FAQ
How do I install a Streamlabs Chatbot script?
For Windows Desktop Chatbot, obtain a script ZIP from a source you trust, open the Scripts tab, select Import and choose the ZIP. Then follow the script author’s instructions, check for errors and test its behaviour before relying on it. Scripts are not preloaded, and import does not establish that a script is safe or compatible.
What Python version does Streamlabs Chatbot need?
Streamlabs’ documented legacy Desktop Chatbot workflow specifies Python 2.7.13 and a path to its Lib directory. That does not make Python 2.7.13 a universal requirement for every Chatbot version. Verify the requirements for your exact version and script before installing runtime software.
Why is the Scripts tab missing or my script not showing?
If the tab is missing, check that the bot and streamer accounts are connected under Connections to the streamer’s channel. If the tab is present but the imported script is absent, inspect the Scripts error view and verify any version-specific runtime and Lib path requirements. The package may also be incomplete or broken.
Can I use Desktop Chatbot scripts on Mac or Linux?
Streamlabs identifies Desktop Chatbot as Windows-only, so this guide’s workflow does not run natively on macOS or Linux. Streamlabs points those users towards Cloudbot, which is a separate product with its own instructions. Confirm that it supports the function you need rather than assuming a Desktop Chatbot script will transfer.