What output formats does this skill support?

The skill can generate files in GIF, MP4, and WebM formats, allowing you to choose the best balance between quality and file size for your platform.

Can I record a live session instead of writing commands?

Yes, the skill includes an interactive recording feature that uses asciinema to capture your live typing and automatically converts it into a polished VHS-style animation.

Does this skill require any local dependencies?

Yes, to generate the final animations, you will need to have VHS (by Charmbracelet) installed, and optionally asciinema for live recording features.

How do I customize the appearance of the terminal demo?

You can easily customize the theme (e.g., Dracula, Nord), font size, terminal width, and height using simple command-line flags or within a batch YAML configuration.

What is the CLI Demo Generator skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code that automates the creation of animated terminal demonstrations and GIFs for software documentation and tutorials.

CLI Demo Generator

Name: CLI Demo Generator
Author: nguyendinhquocx

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Learning & Documentation

Generates professional animated terminal recordings and command-line demonstration GIFs for documentation and tutorials.

About

The CLI Demo Generator is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline the creation of high-quality terminal walkthroughs and animated GIFs. By leveraging tools like VHS and asciinema, it allows users to automate demo generation from simple command lists, batch-process multiple recordings via YAML configurations, or capture live interactive sessions. This skill is an essential utility for developers looking to enhance their project READMEs, documentation, and technical presentations with visually engaging, perfectly timed command-line examples without the manual overhead of video editing.

Key Features

Interactive terminal recording with automatic conversion to GIF
Customizable themes, fonts, and terminal dimensions
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Support for high-quality GIF, MP4, and WebM output formats
Automated GIF generation from simple command lists
Batch processing of multiple demos using YAML configurations

Use Cases

Creating 'How to Install' visual guides for GitHub repository READMEs
Generating consistent feature walkthroughs for technical documentation
Recording complex interactive debugging or workflow sessions for team sharing

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nguyendinhquocx/code-ai cli-demo-generator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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