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Streamer Mode

Mask secrets while screen-sharing.

Streamer Mode is a single sidebar toggle that masks every secret-shaped string in the dashboard. Designed for the case where you screen-share your dashboard while live and don't want to leak credentials.

What it masks

When ON:

  • Stream key — shows masked dots instead of the JWT, with reveal button hidden
  • RTMPS server URL — shows rtmps://••••••... (kept the protocol prefix so the field is recognizable)
  • Discord webhook URLs — shows masked text in the Notifications form
  • Streamer Mode toggle itself — visually highlighted cyan when on

When OFF, all values render as normal.

Toggle from sidebar

Bottom of the dashboard sidebar, above the user chip. Click to flip.

  • OFF → ON — instant. No confirmation.
  • ON → OFF — confirm modal. "Reveal sensitive info?" with a warning about screen-sharing. Esc cancels, "Yes, reveal" flips off.

The asymmetry is intentional — accidentally turning Streamer Mode on while not sharing is annoying but harmless. Accidentally turning it off while sharing leaks credentials.

State

Stored client-side in localStorage (useStreamerMode hook in apps/web/src/lib/streamer-mode.ts). Survives page reloads, doesn't sync across devices.

What it doesn't mask

  • The chat itself — anyone can already read public chat
  • Channel title, broadcaster display name — public anyway
  • Custom logo — public asset

Streamer Mode is a partial defense — it covers the common forgotten-credentials case. It does not make a screen-share safe in general. Use OBS scene filtering for full protection.

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