Short answer
To install v4l2-relayd on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add v4l2-relayd. It is a 12.6 KB download (25.1 KB installed), version 0.2.0-2.2, licensed GPL. Plays gstreamer sources into v4l2loopback devices. Free and open source.
Install v4l2-relayd on Omarchy
v4l2-relayd is a small background service that uses GStreamer to relay a video source, a file, a network stream, or another camera, into a v4l2loopback virtual camera device. Once running, other applications (video calls, streaming software) can pick the virtual device up as if it were a regular webcam.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add v4l2-relayd - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 0.2.0-2.2:
pacman -Qi v4l2-relayd
Open and use v4l2-relayd
v4l2-relayd has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql v4l2-relayd | grep /usr/bin/v4l2-relayd requirements and compatibility
- v4l2loopback kernel module loaded
- GStreamer installed
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
glib2gstreamergst-plugins-base-libsgst-plugins-goodv4l2loopback-dkms
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: GPL.
Uninstall v4l2-relayd
omarchy pkg drop v4l2-relaydv4l2-relayd package facts
| Package | v4l2-relayd |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.2.0-2.2 |
| Category | System & Drivers |
| License | GPL |
| Download | 12.6 KB |
| Installed size | 25.1 KB |
| Built | 2026-07-06 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | v4l2-relayd contributors |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install v4l2-relayd on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add v4l2-relayd. The download is 12.6 KB and it takes 25.1 KB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is v4l2-relayd free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed GPL.
How do I uninstall v4l2-relayd?
Run omarchy pkg drop v4l2-relayd. It removes the package from your system.
What does v4l2-relayd depend on?
The package declares 5 dependencies: glib2, gstreamer, gst-plugins-base-libs, gst-plugins-good, v4l2loopback-dkms. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is v4l2-relayd a desktop app?
No. v4l2-relayd has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is v4l2-relayd in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as v4l2-relayd (version 0.2.0-2.2) in the official Omarchy package repository. v4l2-relayd contributors makes it. Project site: https://gitlab.com/vicamo/v4l2-relayd. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.