Æapp – Preserve YouTube live chat permanently

Summary: Æapp is a self-hosted tool that saves YouTube live chat to prevent its automatic deletion after streams end. It provides full control over chat history and can be used as-is or extended for specific needs.

What it does

Æapp captures and stores YouTube live chat in real time, preserving conversations that YouTube removes after a stream finishes. It operates quietly and can be self-hosted for privacy and customization.

Who it's for

It is designed for communities or users who want to archive and retain YouTube live chat conversations beyond the stream’s duration.

Why it matters

It solves the problem of losing live chat data by enabling permanent storage and access to YouTube live conversations.