vhs

Produce and validate terminal recordings as GIF or video using VHS.

40|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alvarosanchez/ocp --skill vhs-alvarosanchez
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Skill: vhs
Source: https://github.com/alvarosanchez/ocp/tree/main/.agents/skills/vhs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alvarosanchez/ocp --skill vhs-alvarosanchez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating professional, reproducible terminal recordings in GIF or video formats, reducing manual effort and enhancing presentation quality.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Demo Creation: Automate terminal session recordings with consistent quality and formatting.
  • Best Practices Enforcement: Guide users to apply established methods for size, clarity, and portability.
  • Use Case: For documentation teams, generate engaging, high-quality demos of command-line tools to include in tutorials or readmes with minimal manual adjustment.

Quick Start

Use the VHS skill to record a terminal session for your project by providing a tape file describing your workflow in an easy-to-understand format.

Frequently Asked Questions about vhs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate terminal recordings for documentation and tutorials?

You can automate terminal recordings by providing a tape file that describes your workflow, allowing you to generate consistent GIF or video output for documentation and tutorials without manual screen capturing.

What is the best way to ensure high-quality terminal GIF recordings?

The best way to ensure high-quality terminal GIF recordings is to follow established best practices for size, clarity, and portability, configuring visual settings and timing parameters to produce polished, reproducible output.

Can I integrate terminal session recording into CI/CD pipelines?

Yes, you can integrate terminal session recording into CI/CD pipelines by automating the production and validation of recordings, ensuring consistent visual output and adherence to formatting standards across automated environments.

Do I need to manually adjust visual settings when creating terminal demos?

No, you do not need to manually adjust visual settings, as the process enforces best practices for command syntax, timing, and visual configurations to reduce manual effort and standardize demo creation.

What are the limitations of automating terminal session recordings?

While automating terminal session recordings ensures reproducible output, users must adhere to specific configuration syntax and dependency requirements, which may require initial setup time to define the workflow tape file correctly.