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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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