| name | terminal-demo-recorder |
| description | Help generate terminal demo videos or GIFs using VHS. Use when the user wants to record a terminal session, create a demo for social media/blogs, or mentions "vhs" specifically. |
Terminal Demo Recorder (VHS)
Create high-quality terminal demos using VHS. Use this skill to generate .tape files and orchestrate video/GIF production.
Workflow
- Understand requirements: Ask for the commands to run, desired output format (GIF/MP4), and any specific styling (font size, theme).
- Generate
.tape file: Create a file with the required VHS commands.
- Execute VHS: Run
vhs <file.tape> to produce the output.
- Preview/Verify: Confirm the output file was created and is correct.
Quick Start Template
Output demo.gif
Set FontSize 22
Set Width 1200
Set Height 600
Set Padding 40
Set Theme "Dracula"
Type "echo 'Hello World!'"
Sleep 500ms
Enter
Sleep 2s
Styling Recommendations for Social Media (Twitter/X)
- Font Size: 24-32px (must be readable on mobile).
- Width: 1200px.
- Height: 600-800px.
- Format:
.mp4 is preferred over .gif for better compression and quality.
- Speed: Use
Set TypingSpeed 50ms for a natural feel, or Set PlaybackSpeed 2.0 for long benchmarks.
VHS Commands
See vhs-commands.md for a full list of available commands and settings.
