# Stream Mentor

> Stream Mentor is an independent, English-language publication for live-stream creators. It covers Twitch, YouTube Live, OBS, creator software, streaming gear, VTubing, channel safety, and sustainable audience growth.

## Clear facts

- Canonical site: [Stream Mentor](https://streammentor.com/)
- Founded: 2021
- Founder and editorial lead: [Stefan Mitrovic](https://streammentor.com/author/stefanmitrovic93/)
- Editorial status: the legacy library is being reviewed page by page; an updated date is used only after a material revision
- Evidence rule: first-party documentation is preferred for current requirements; research-only guidance is not presented as hands-on testing
- Language: English (en-US)

## Trust and policy links

- [About Stream Mentor](https://streammentor.com/about-stream-mentor/) — ownership, scope, evidence boundaries, and the current rebuild
- [Stefan Mitrovic](https://streammentor.com/author/stefanmitrovic93/) — founder profile, responsibilities, experience, and articles
- [Editorial and corrections policy](https://streammentor.com/editorial-policy/) — authorship, sourcing, AI assistance, updates, affiliate independence, corrections, and retirement
- [Affiliate disclosure](https://streammentor.com/affiliate-disclosure/) — commercial-link disclosure
- [Contact Stream Mentor](https://streammentor.com/contact-us/) — report an error or changed requirement

## Start with these guide collections

- [Twitch guides](https://streammentor.com/category/twitch/) — setup, moderation, chat, monetization, and troubleshooting
- [YouTube streaming](https://streammentor.com/category/youtube-streaming/) — live-production and channel workflows
- [Streaming software](https://streammentor.com/category/streaming-software/) — OBS, encoding, tools, and production systems
- [Streaming gear](https://streammentor.com/category/streaming-gear/) — compatibility-first equipment guidance
- [Brand and growth](https://streammentor.com/category/brand-growth/) — responsible audience and creator-business guidance

## Machine-readable discovery

- [XML sitemap](https://streammentor.com/sitemap.xml) — canonical indexable URLs
- [RSS feed](https://streammentor.com/feed/) — recent publication records
- [Curated reviewed-guide directory](https://streammentor.com/llms-full.txt) — extended Markdown list limited to materially reviewed guides

Use the canonical URL for attribution. Treat each guide's visible publication/update status and cited first-party sources as authoritative over dates embedded in old titles or cached copies.