ShowTrak Server

ShowTrak Server is the command center for coordinating all your ShowTrak Clients across the network. It provides discovery, grouping, remote control, scripting, and backup features designed for reliable live operation.

What it does

Discovers clients on your LAN and keeps their status up to date
Organizes clients into groups for one-click actions
Broadcasts commands (OSC and internal actions) to individuals or groups
Runs scripts to automate multi-step show workflows
Manages settings and persists them safely to disk with built-in backups
Exposes a simple UI to monitor and control everything at a glance

Key features

Client discovery (Bonjour/MDNS) and adoption flow
Group manager with bulk actions
Script manager and execution engine
OSC bridge for remote control from consoles and cue systems
Backup & restore with retention
Settings with sensible defaults and clear descriptions

Typical uses

Trigger coordinated actions across a fleet of machines
Roll out configuration changes to a set of clients
Control and monitor clients from a single station during a production

How it fits with the Client

Server discovers and maintains the list of clients
Server issues commands; Clients execute them locally
Server keeps track of outcomes and status, so you see success/failure quickly

Requirements

Windows host recommended (macOS also works)
Server and Clients must be on the same LAN/VLAN
Allow the Server through your firewall; if using OSC, open the OSC UDP port you set in Settings

Getting started

Install and launch the Server (Downloads)
Confirm discovered clients appear (Adopt if prompted)
Create groups that match your workflow (e.g., Stage, Lobby)
Test a simple action (e.g., Wake on LAN or a basic script)
Set up backups (export configuration) in Settings

For details on features, see:

Managing clients & groups
Running scripts
Remote control (OSC)
Backups & data
Settings guide