Artificial Intelligence (AI) in combination with vMix Scripting

Why AI is relevant in the vMix environment

With the increasing prevalence of AI assistants such as ChatGPT (OpenAI) or Claude (Anthropic), the way technical knowledge is used and communicated is changing. Instead of relying exclusively on traditional knowledge repositories such as forums or wikis, users can now ask specific questions and often receive immediately usable answers.

AI can be a valuable support, especially in the context of vMix and its scripting capabilities (VB.NET, HTTP API) – not as a replacement for documentation, but as a complementary tool.

What are AI assistants such as ChatGPT or Claude?

AI assistants are text-based systems that have been trained to understand and generate language. Among other things, they can:

explain technical issues

generate or adapt sample code

comment on and improve existing scripts

help with troubleshooting

structure processes or suggest automations

They do not access a vMix system live, but work exclusively with the information provided by the user.

Possible uses with vMix Scripting

1. Creating scripts

AI can assist in writing vMix scripts, for example for:

Trigger scripts for shortcuts

HTTP API calls

Automation of overlays

Control of inputs, overlays, or replay functions

Example (VB.NET script for vMix):

If API.Function(“Fade”, Input:=3) Then API.Function(“OverlayInput1In”, Input:=5) End If

AI can explain what this script does or extend it, for example, with conditions, timers, or status queries.

2. Understanding existing scripts

AI is particularly helpful with unfamiliar or older scripts in order to:

Explain the process step by step

Comment on variables and functions

Identify possible sources of error

This is especially useful for users who do not program regularly.

3. Brainstorming and solution approaches

The code itself is not always the problem, but rather the conceptual question:

“How can I implement this in vMix?”

AI can help suggest solutions, for example by:

Combining shortcuts and scripting

Using the HTTP API instead of internal scripts

Simplifying complex workflows

Limitations of AI in the vMix context

As helpful as AI is, it has clear limitations:

Knowledge of very new vMix versions may be incomplete.

Generated code is not always immediately ready for production.

Individual setups must be described precisely.

AI does not replace testing in real operation.

Note: Every suggestion generated by AI should be checked before live use.

How to ask AI good questions?

The quality of the answer depends heavily on the quality of the question.

Good questions include:

vMix version used

scripting language used (VB.NET, HTTP API)

clear goal of the script

existing code (if available)

specific problems or error messages

Example of a good question:

“I am using vMix 27 and would like to use a VB.NET script to hide the current input when a key is pressed and display overlay 1 with input 5 after 3 seconds. How can I do this?”

Example of a question that is too general:

“Can you write me a vMix script?”

AI and Wiki – no contradiction

Even though AI can provide many answers quickly, a Wiki remains important:

Verified and structured information

vMix-specific features

Proven workflows from practice

Documented solutions for live operation

AI helps with understanding, a Wiki with permanent reference.