Stream Deck
Stream Deck is a macOS desktop app for creating customizable key layouts, shortcuts, and workflows for Elgato Stream Deck devices.
What is Stream Deck?
Stream Deck is a desktop utility for macOS that lets you assign actions, shortcuts, and multi-step workflows to Elgato Stream Deck hardware controls. It is commonly used by streamers, video creators, podcasters, office users, and anyone who wants faster access to repetitive tasks. Users can trigger app commands, system actions, audio controls, scene changes, and web shortcuts from programmable keys and dials. The app also supports profiles, plugins, and downloadable assets so controls can change automatically for different apps or tasks. On Mac, it is typically part of a desktop setup for content creation, live production, automation, and productivity work. Stream Deck is published by Corsair Memory, Inc. under the Elgato brand.
Key features
- Create custom buttons and controls for shortcuts, macros, and app actions
- Switch profiles for different apps, workflows, or devices
- Run multi-action sequences to trigger several steps at once
- Install plugins and assets from the Elgato Marketplace
- Control streaming, recording, audio, and productivity tools from one interface
- Customize icons, labels, and layouts for keys and dials
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is legitimate control software for Elgato Stream Deck hardware. It may run in the background so your device profiles, plugins, and app-specific actions stay available, which is normal for this kind of utility. Depending on how you use it, some actions may interact with other apps, system shortcuts, or automation features, so review imported plugins and shared profiles before installing them. Removing the app will stop Stream Deck hardware integration and can leave your saved profiles or downloaded assets unused until the app is reinstalled.
Recommendation: Keep Stream Deck if you use Elgato hardware or rely on custom shortcuts, profiles, or automation. If you no longer use a Stream Deck device, you can remove the app, but expect your programmed controls and related integrations to stop working until it is installed again.
Common paths
/Applications/Elgato Stream Deck.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.elgato.StreamDeck
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/com.elgato.StreamDeck~/Library/Application Support/com.elgato.StreamDeck/Plugins~/Library/Application Support/com.elgato.StreamDeck/ProfilesV2
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.elgato.StreamDeck.plist
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