LiveSticky

Setup Guide

How to install and connect LiveSticky in under 5 minutes.

LiveSticky operates entirely within the Reddit Developer Platform, meaning there is no external server to manage, no code to write, and no bot account to invite. However, to pull real-time live data from platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, you must provide your own API credentials.

Step 1: Install & Basic Config

First, install the app on your subreddit.

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    Navigate to the LiveSticky App Page and click Install.
  2. 2
    Open your subreddit, go to Mod Tools → Apps → live-sticky → Settings.
  3. 3
    Fill out the basic settings such as the Twitch Channel Name, YouTube Channel Name, or Kick Channel Name.

Step 2: Platform API Setup

Select your streaming platform below to see the specific instructions for generating your API keys.

If you want LiveSticky to detect when you are live on Twitch, you must provide a Client ID and Secret.

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    Go to the Twitch Developer Console and log in.
  2. 2
    Click Register Your Application.
  3. 3
    Set Name to anything (e.g. MySubreddit LiveSticky), set OAuth Redirect URLs to http://localhost, and select Website Integration as the category. Click Create.
  4. 4
    Click Manage on your new app. Copy the Client ID and generate a new Client Secret. Paste both into the LiveSticky app settings.

To detect live broadcasts on YouTube, you must generate a YouTube Data API Key.

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  2. 2
    Create a new project (or use an existing one).
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    In the sidebar, go to APIs & Services → Library. Search for YouTube Data API v3 and click Enable.
  4. 4
    Go to APIs & Services → Credentials. Click Create Credentials → API Key.
  5. 5
    Google will prompt you to restrict the key. Under Select API restrictions, select YouTube Data API v3 from the dropdown and click Create.
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    Copy the generated key and paste it into the LiveSticky app settings.

To detect live broadcasts on Kick, you need a Kick API application.

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    Navigate to the Kick Developer portal or the developer settings in your Kick account.
  2. 2
    Generate a new Client ID and Client Secret.
  3. 3
    Paste them into the LiveSticky app settings.

Step 3: Testing It Out

Once your API credentials are saved, LiveSticky will automatically start polling your channels every 2 minutes. You can also manually test your setup using the Mod Menu actions.

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    On your subreddit homepage, click the Mod Actions (shield icon) and select Create Dashboard to spawn the interactive multistream dashboard.
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    If any of your API keys expire or hit a quota limit, LiveSticky will automatically send a ModMail alert to your subreddit so you can fix it immediately.

Configuration Reference

Looking for a complete breakdown of all settings, customizable post template flairs, dynamic placeholders (like {viewers} or {uptime}), and moderator control options? Check out the full Configuration Reference.