Video Switchers & Live Production
NewTek TriCaster Control Software BETA
Control for NewTek TriCaster via HTTP shortcuts.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect NewTek TriCaster to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the NewTek TriCaster handler from the device type list (internal id
newtek_tricaster). - Enter the IP address of your NewTek TriCaster, then set protocol the device protocol.
- Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Handler version | 1.0.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | newtek_tricaster |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Port 80.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the NewTek TriCaster handler.
Generic Command Format (HTTP Shortcuts API):
The handler communicates via HTTP GET requests to the /v1/shortcut endpoint. Commands are sent as URL parameters.
v1/shortcut?name=main_take(Perform a CUT transition)v1/shortcut?name=main_a_row&value=input1(Set Program to Input 1)v1/shortcut?name=play_macro_byname&value=MyMacro(Run Macro 'MyMacro')v1/datalink?key=MyDataLink&value=NewText(Set DataLink value)
Integration Examples (assuming device name "TRICASTER"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/TRICASTER?cmd=v1/shortcut?name=main_take
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
TRICASTER:v1/shortcut?name=main_take
Remember to URL-encode the command string for HTTP GET requests if it contains special characters.
NewTek TriCaster control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support NewTek TriCaster?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made NewTek TriCaster handler (version 1.0.0) that talks to the device over IP. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the NewTek TriCaster handler use?
IP. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control NewTek TriCaster from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every NewTek TriCaster action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the NewTek TriCaster handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (newtek_tricaster.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control NewTek TriCaster from a single interface
Fantago drives NewTek TriCaster alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.