Open Source Python Video Software

motionEyeOS is a Linux distribution that turns a single-board computer into a video surveillance system. The OS is based on BuildRoot and uses motion as a backend and motionEye for the frontend. Compatible with most USB cameras as well as with the Raspberry PI camera module. Motion detection with email notifications and working schedule. JPEG files for still images, AVI files for videos. Connects to your local network using ethernet or wifi. File storage on SD card, USB drive or network SMB share. Uploading of media files to cloud storage services (Google Drive, Dropbox), media files are visible in the local network as SMB shares. Media files can also be accessed through the built-in FTP server or SFTP server.

CamDesk is a free, open source, desktop webcam widget, that was created as home surveillance application. Although others have used it for demonstrations even with CamStudio, and QuickTime Player for screen casting.

Slim Camera is a lightweight RTSP viewer for IP cameras. On first launch, it prompts for the stream URL (saved for future sessions) and runs in the system tray to avoid taskbar clutter. It remembers window position, size, and camera URL via an INI file for seamless reuse. The interface keeps distractions minimal - just the video stream in an auto-sizing window. Right-click the tray icon to change the camera URL, restart the stream, reset window position, or exit. Press F1 to quickly modify the RTSP address. Optimized for low resource usage, it works reliably even on older hardware, making it perfect for background monitoring. With portable settings (single INI file) and focus on core functionality, Slim Camera delivers no-fuss video streaming for users who value simplicity. Support its free, open-source development with a donation at https://boosty.to/slim-camera/donate to help keep it ad-free and growing!

DownRoll: The downloadable RickRoll. How many people can you fool? Instructions: 1. Download it. 2. Change the file name. 3. Upload it to a file sharing site. 4. Trick people into running it.