An alternative self hosted solution for Snap Camera.
It will let you continue to use Snapcamera with all Snapchat filters after the shutdown on January 25, 2023.
This code is a fork of jaku/SnapCameraPreservation on steroids 💪
- ✔️ No previously backed up files or third party server required.
- ✔️ Access all Snap Lenses from lens.snapchat.com without restrictions.
- ✔️ Import Lenses from local application cache e.g.
AppData\Local\Snap\Snap Camera\cache\lenses. - ✔️ All files will be stored inside a Docker Volume (e.g. on your local machine).
- ✔️ Works 100% on Windows and Mac OS without missing Lenses.
You get the full decentralized control and you can use Snap Camera until Doomsday.
See the 📋 Changelog for a full list of changes and features.
This server requires Docker and OpenSSL and maybe 5 to 10 minutes of your time ⏲️
- 🐋 Docker
- 🔐 OpenSSL (Download from slproweb.com as Windows user)
The client application is required to apply the filters to your webcam (Download Snap Camera)
There are also step by step video guides for 📺 Windows and 📺 Mac OS available.
If you want to upgrade an existing server version to a newer version, have a look at:
You can import your local cached lenses through this online interface Snap Lens Cache Import
Watch the 📺 Re-Import Cache Video Guide if you need help.
All Snap Lenses are still available for download at https://lens.snapchat.com (hidden from view).
You need to apply a special Snap Camera Signature Patch to your Snap Camera.exe to get access to these web lenses.
This is a non profit open source project for the greater good and you can help to make it better.
Help to build a community
If you like my work and want to support me, feel free to invite me for a virtual coffee ☕
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