Streamlink to Webcam on Ubuntu? (or webcam from file)

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I want to capture a live hls stream using Streamlink and send it to a dummy webcam which then can be sent over Skype, video chat etc.



I currently have Streamlink working and can send the stream either to VLC or save it to a file.



What's the best way to send this stream to a dummy webcam?







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    I want to capture a live hls stream using Streamlink and send it to a dummy webcam which then can be sent over Skype, video chat etc.



    I currently have Streamlink working and can send the stream either to VLC or save it to a file.



    What's the best way to send this stream to a dummy webcam?







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      I want to capture a live hls stream using Streamlink and send it to a dummy webcam which then can be sent over Skype, video chat etc.



      I currently have Streamlink working and can send the stream either to VLC or save it to a file.



      What's the best way to send this stream to a dummy webcam?







      share|improve this question












      I want to capture a live hls stream using Streamlink and send it to a dummy webcam which then can be sent over Skype, video chat etc.



      I currently have Streamlink working and can send the stream either to VLC or save it to a file.



      What's the best way to send this stream to a dummy webcam?









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