somagic ☆

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Description:
Linux capture program for the Somagic variants of EasyCAP

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video-capture analog easycap multimedia linux

Install: brew install somagic

About:
Somagic is a specialized Linux capture utility designed for the Somagic chipset variants of the EasyCAP video capture device. It provides low-level control for capturing analog video and audio streams directly from the hardware. This tool is essential for users needing to digitize VHS tapes or other analog sources using these specific EasyCAP models.

Key Features:

Direct hardware access for Somagic chipset variants
Real-time video and audio capture
Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Supports raw data streaming for processing

Use Cases:

Digitizing VHS tapes and analog video sources
Live streaming from analog cameras or game consoles
Archiving old analog media to digital formats

Alternatives:

v4l2-ctl – Generic Video4Linux2 tool, may not support proprietary Somagic chipset without specific drivers
OBS Studio – Modern streaming software that requires proper device drivers; Somagic provides direct hardware access

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 8:39am		0	VERSION_BUMP	d039b7a1
Sep 13, 2024 10:28pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1de84e35