gst-device-monitor-1.0
GStreamer multimedia device detection tool
TLDR
List all devices
$ gst-device-monitor-1.0
Monitor for device changes$ gst-device-monitor-1.0 --follow
List audio sources only$ gst-device-monitor-1.0 Audio/Source
List video sources$ gst-device-monitor-1.0 Video/Source
Include hidden devices$ gst-device-monitor-1.0 --include-hidden
Filter by capabilities$ gst-device-monitor-1.0 Video/Source:video/x-raw
SYNOPSIS
gst-device-monitor-1.0 [options] [filter]
DESCRIPTION
gst-device-monitor-1.0 is a GStreamer tool for detecting and listing available multimedia devices. It shows audio sources (microphones), audio sinks (speakers), video sources (webcams), and other media devices.By default, it lists all devices and exits. Use --follow to continuously monitor for device additions and removals.
PARAMETERS
-f, --follow
Continue monitoring for device changes.-i, --include-hidden
Include devices from hidden providers.--help
Show help synopsis.--version
Print version and exit.
INSTALL
sudo apt install gstreamer1.0-plugins-base-apps
sudo pacman -S gst-plugins-base
sudo apk add gst-plugins-base
brew install gst-plugins-base
CAVEATS
Requires GStreamer 1.4+ with appropriate plugins. Device detection depends on installed plugins (ALSA, PulseAudio, V4L2). May require proper permissions to detect some devices.
SEE ALSO
gst-launch-1.0(1), gst-inspect-1.0(1), gst-discoverer-1.0(1)
