vhs

Record terminal

$ vhs [script.tape]

$ vhs new [script.tape]

$ vhs validate [script.tape]

$ vhs [script.tape] --output [demo.gif]

$ vhs [script.tape] --theme [Dracula]

vhs [command] [options] [file.tape]

vhs creates terminal recordings as GIFs, WebM, or MP4 files from declarative script files called tapes. Tape files define a sequence of actions such as typing text, pressing keys, and waiting, producing reproducible recordings that can be regenerated consistently.
The tool renders a virtual terminal and captures frames, so recordings look clean regardless of the actual terminal environment. Themes, font sizes, and window dimensions are configurable within the tape file. This makes VHS ideal for creating documentation demos, README GIFs, and tutorial content.

new FILE

Create tape file.

Check tape syntax.

Output file.

Terminal theme.

Shell to use.

Type TEXT - Type text
Enter - Press enter
Sleep DURATION - Wait
Set OPTION VALUE - Configure
Output FILE - Set output
Hide / Show - Control visibility

Requires ffmpeg for encoding. Large recordings take time. Complex interactions need scripting.

VHS was created by Charm for terminal recording. It provides reproducible, high-quality terminal GIFs.

asciinema(1), ttyrec(1), terminalizer(1)