VLivaIn development

VLiva · Live2D application for Linux

Run and track
Live2D models
on Linux.

VLiva is a native Linux desktop application for running Live2D avatars in VTubing, streaming, and recording workflows without relying on a compatibility layer.

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VLiva / LinuxLIVE PREVIEW
VLiva Linux Live2D VTubing app open screen with a Live2D model previewVLiva Linux VTubing app preview showing Live2D model rendering and controlsVLiva preview image showing webcam face tracking for a Live2D VTuber avatar on Linux
Model by koahri1 & MedL2D
Built natively
for Linux
LIVE2D RUNTIME✦VTUBING ON LINUX✦NATIVE LINUX✦CREATOR WORKFLOW✦REAL-TIME AVATAR

00 / ABOUT

What is VLiva?

VLiva is VTubing software developed specifically for Linux. It provides the model runtime, tracking, physics, and controls needed to use a Live2D avatar without running the app through a compatibility layer.

Platform
Linux
Model format
Live2D
Tracking
Webcam
Status
In development

01 / DISTRO SUPPORT

Linux distro support

Now Support

Tested roots

  • Ubuntu
  • Debian
Planning

Planned roots

  • Fedora
  • Arch
  • Alpine

These are the root Linux families. Distributions that branch from these bases have a high chance of running VLiva successfully.

02 / FEATURES

What VLiva can do

01

Load Live2D models

Open Live2D models directly on Linux with model physics, standard parameters, and a native Qt/QML interface.

02

Track with a webcam

Use OpenCV in the demo for basic left-right motion and blink detection, with full MediaPipe landmarks planned for release.

03

Use it for streaming

Run a Live2D avatar in a Linux creator setup for streaming, recording, and OBS workflows.

04

Tune the runtime

Adjust model parameters, tracking smoothing and strength, physics forces, background color, and transparent output.

03 / PREVIEW

Current build preview

Watch the full preview of model rendering and tracking in the current build.

DEMO BUILD / 2026

Art: koahri1Live2D: MedL2DBOOTH

04 / BUILDS

Current build status

DEMO BUILDROUGH TEST LINE

Demo

A rough but usable build for trying the core Live2D runtime, basic tracking, and OpenGL rendering.

  • Quick, functional prototype quality
  • OpenCV tracking only
  • Basic left-right movement detection
  • Basic blink detection
  • Dear ImGui interface
  • OpenGL rendering
In development
RELEASE BUILDIN DEVELOPMENT

Release

The release build is the full application track, designed for daily creator use and future tracking expansion.

  • Qt/QML interface
  • OpenCV and MediaPipe full landmark tracking
  • Tracking architecture ready for additional trackers
  • VCollab support for loading other creators' models into your app
  • Transparent OBS screen sharing workflow
  • Program settings, model config, and model profiles
  • Per-parameter tracking weight controls
  • OpenGL and Vulkan rendering
  • Steam SDK support
Explore documentation

05 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions

For questions not covered here:

vliva@tamkungz.me ↗
Is VLiva open source?+

No. VLiva is currently a closed-source project and is not distributed under an open-source license.

Is this replacing VTube Studio?+

No. VLiva is a native Linux alternative with its own focus, not a replacement for existing tools.

Will VBridger be supported?+

Compatibility is under evaluation because it could simplify migration for existing VTuber workflows.

What tracking does the demo use?+

The demo uses OpenCV only, focused on basic left-right movement and blink detection. MediaPipe full landmarks are planned for the release build.